Looking for soemthing to do with students during winter break? Help Mayo Clinic name their cranes. Between now and 2030, 13 tower cranes will rise above Mayo Clinic’s Rochester campuses. To celebrate, Mayo Clinic is launching a community-wide “Name the Crane” contest, inviting the Rochester community to help name these icons of progress. Submit your idea and be part of the story as we build our city’s future together! Learn more: https://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester-construction/cranes
5 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Before we officially begin winter break, we want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing students we have at RPS! During their annual fundraising competitions, our high school students raised a combined $123,077.95 for local organizations! Thank you, students, for all your hard work and effort to invest back into our community.
15 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Mayo High School Give One For All 2025 fundraiser
John Marshall High School JM Gives 2025 fundraiser
Century High School Bear Creek at Century 2025 fundraiser
As we wrap up 2025, read Superintendent Pekel's end-of-year letter to see all that we've accomplished in our district: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/rochester-public-schools/newsletters/superintendent-pekel-s-end-of-year-update.
15 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
As we wrap up 2025, read Superintendent Pekel's end-of-year letter to see all that we've accomplished in our district: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/rochester-public-schools/newsletters/superintendent-pekel-s-end-of-year-update.
15 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Greetings Longfellow Families,
Our newspaper team have been sharing their time and creative efforts in creating our Quarter Two Leopard News! It is in our saved documents for you to enjoy.

Just a reminder that winter break begins on Monday, December 22nd.

Longfellow students return on Monday, January 12th, 2026 for our third quarter.

Enjoy your holidays and winter break!
Best wishes,
Amy Adams
Principal
16 days ago, Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary

This is a reminder that there are no classes from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2. RPS classes will resume Monday, January 5 (Longfellow will resume Monday, January 12). Enjoy your Winter Break!

17 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
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Winter is officially here, which means some of us are thinking about the potential of snow days! Learn more about how we determine snow days and what to expect with school closings in the event of inclement weather: http://www.rochesterschools.org/inclement-weather

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
info on inclement weather

This is a reminder that there is no school on, Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving Break. RPS will resume normal operations and hours on Monday, December 1. Enjoy the long weekend!

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
No School Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29
Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Veterans Day social graphic
Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Veterans Day

Hey, future kindergarten students: ready, set, enroll! Kindergarten enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year at RPS! Learn more and enroll at www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k!

about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Kindergarten enrollment now open
As part of our Attendance Matters initiative, we are sending all families an attendance update today. This message will provide a current snapshot of your student’s attendance record for the year so far. Our goal is to keep you informed and partner with you to support your student's learning. You can always view up-to-the-minute attendance data in Skyward. Learn more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/attendance-matters
3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Every day counts. Every student matters. Attendance is the first step to success!

Check out our Quarter One Longfellow Leopard News!
Longfellow Leopard Newspaper Q1

3 months ago, Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary

Longfellow raised $1,941.28 for the Alzheimer's Association in honor of Kristine Beck. Kristie served the RPS community for 19 years as a first-grade teacher at Sunset Terrace and Longfellow Elementary Schools. In her years of teaching, she inspired students and families to reach for the stars and be positive community members.

Longfellow teachers and RPS admin wore Green Bay Packer garb because it's Kristine's favorite team! That's how much we love her!

3 months ago, Longfellow 45-15 Elementary School
Longfellow teachers get ice water poured on them to help raise money for the Alzheimer's Association
Longfellow teacher hypes up the crowd for the ice bucket challenge
Longfellow teachers get ice water poured on them to help raise money for the Alzheimer's Association
RPS school board member Jean Marvin gives a soggy embrace to Longfellow teacher
Teacher threatens a hug to his students
Longfellow teachers embrace each other before the festivities of the ice bucket challenge
Longfellow teachers get ice water poured on them to help raise money for the Alzheimer's Association
Longfellow teachers get ice water poured on them to help raise money for the Alzheimer's Association
Longfellow teacher gives a thumbs up before he gets initiated into the challenge

To help our students fully engage in their learning, students are encouraged not to bring cell phones or other electronic devices, including smart watches and earbuds/airpods, to school. See more information about our cell phone procedures for each school level at https://rochesterschools.org/cell-phone-procedures

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
RPS Cell Phone procedures

Rochester Public Schools uses the Standard Response Protocol in response to emergencies that may occur in our school buildings. Students and staff will train, practice, and drill the protocol throughout the year. Learn more about what "hold," "secure," "lockdown," "evacuate," and "shelter" mean: https://www.rochesterschools.org/standard-response-protocol

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Standard response protocol list
Greetings Longfellow Families,
We are very excited to welcome our Pinewood friends back to school next week!
For the safety of our students, please follow these steps when dropping off and picking up:
1. Pull all the way up to the front of our unloading zone.
2. Remain in your vehicle.
3. Students may only enter and exit out of the right side of the vehicle.
4. If students arrive after the 7:55am bell, a parent needs to sign their child in at the office.
Thank you for your time and support!
Best wishes,
Amy Adams
Principal
5 months ago, Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary
LF Staff
Don't miss a bell! Set your clocks with a reminder of the 2025-2026 School Bell Times. Check out your school's times here: www.rochesterschools.org/belltimes Important Update for Elementary Families: Please note that release times for select elementary schools have changed by 5 minutes. Make sure to double-check your student's specific school schedule!
5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
School Bell Times for 2025-2026
Bike Rodeo at Longfellow for our Fourth and Fifth graders this week! We are looking forward to our trail rides next week!
5 months ago, Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary
Bike Rodeo
Bike Rodeo
Bike Rodeo
Bike Rodeo
Attendance matters, all day, every school day! Plan ahead by downloading the 2025-2026 calendar to sync your schedules for the upcoming school year. Download the calendar today: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xrFqCZIbB6lkqDN40P_UVOcFxWJSgS_J?usp=drive_link
5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
2025-2026 Calendar