Summer School Age Child Care (SACC) Registration is almost here! Choose your own schedule that works for your family. Rates are $50 per child and registration opens at 6:00 a.m. sharp on Wednesday, April 15: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/3/school-age-child-care

2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Summer SACC registration opens on April 15. at 6:00 a.m.

Check out our awesome Quarter Three Leopard News! Way to go Newspaper Team!

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

Rochester Public Schools is the heart of a community focused on lifelong learning. Whether you are three years old or eighty-three, we believe in investing in our community's future by providing exceptional opportunities for everyone to grow.

➡️ We help our youngest learners flourish through 177 Preschool Enrichment classes, 105 Early Childhood Family Education classes, and 26 RPS Preschool classrooms.

➡️ Our youth students stay engaged and inspired through 767 Youth Enrichment and 21st Century programs designed to help them find their spark.

➡️ Learning doesn't stop at graduation. We host 655 Adult Enrichment classes, 241 Adults With Exceptional Abilities classes, and 116 unique offerings at Hawthorne Education.

Learn more about our Community Education program at https://www.rochesterce.org.

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
2087 classes offered through community education
Our value of ensuring excellence through evidence means we use data and proven practices to help our students grow. To date, 90% of RPS 8th graders have used Xello to discover careers connected to their personal interests. By using these tools, we are investing in our community’s future and preparing the next generation of thinkers and doers. Discover more about how our students use the Xello tool at www.rochesterschools.org/xello.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
90% of 8th graders used Xello to discover career interests
At Rochester Public Schools, we want every student to be “Challenged to Strive and Supported to Thrive.” With more than 120 extracurricular options for our secondary students, we live out our Value of building belonging and connection. By offering a wide variety of activities, we ensure every student can find a place where they belong, helping them develop the social skills and confidence needed to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our mission at www.rochesterschools.org/about.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
120+ extra curricular options
To help our students flourish, we focus on our value of supporting the whole student. This includes their physical well-being, which is why our nutrition team serves over 16,000 meals every single day. Meeting these basic needs is essential to our mission: to equip every student with the resilience to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our Student Nutrition Services Department at https://www.rochesterschools.org/student-nutrition.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
5,313 breakfasts and 11,191 lunches served daily
We are proud of our vibrant school communities! Building belonging and connection is a key RPS Value. With 87 languages spoken by our students, we have much to celebrate. Embracing these perspectives creates an environment where every student feels at home and ready to learn. Learn more about our values at www.rochesterschools.org/about.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
87 languages spoken by 4188 students

Due to anticipated extreme cold weather, RPS will be closed on Friday, January 23 (not Thursday, January 22).

Here’s what this means:

  • Longfellow Elementary students will not report to school.

  • The Non-School Day School Aged Child Care (SACC) at Bamber and Jefferson is canceled.

  • Inclement Weather SACC will be open 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Northrop Education Center (201 8th St. NW).

    • To attend, families must be registered as a SACC participant, but do not need to have been previously signed up for the planned non-school day.

  • All PAIIR, Preschool Age Child Care (PACC), Preschool, and Community Education daytime and evening classes, for early childhood, youth, adults, and adults with exceptional abilities, are canceled.

  • Hawthorne Education Center is closed.

  • All community building rentals are canceled.

  • All Professional Growth Academy classes are canceled.

  • Students enrolled in Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) should check with the higher education institution for inclement weather information.

  • All high school, after-school athletic and activities practices, performances, and games are canceled.

5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
RPS closed January 23 due to anticipated extreme cold weather
Longfellow families: This is a reminder that school is in session on Friday, January 23!

5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
School in Session
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.
6 months 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
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
6 months ago, Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary

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

9 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!

9 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

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

10 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
10 months ago, Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary
LF Staff
Bike Rodeo at Longfellow for our Fourth and Fifth graders this week! We are looking forward to our trail rides next week!
11 months ago, Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary
Bike Rodeo
Bike Rodeo
Bike Rodeo
Bike Rodeo
Welcome Back, Lepoards! Longfellow Elementary kicked off our back-to-school season with an amazing first day of school! Each year, the first day is full of excitement for students, staff, and families, and we can't wait to see what you do this year!
11 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Longfellow students waiting in line for the bell
Family walking into school
Students smiling at the camera
Principal Adams walking student into school
First monday morning assembly of the year
Family walking into school
Students waiting in line to go into class.
Longfellow staff is back and excited to welcome our students and families to Step Into Learning Thursday, July 17th and Friday, July 18th! Let the adventure begin!
12 months ago, Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary
LF Staff
Two big cats, under one big roof. The Pinewood Panthers and the Longfellow Leopards display their new mural at the entrance of their school!
about 1 year ago, Longfellow 45-15 Elementary School
Longfellow and Pinewood admin hang their new mural
Longfellow and Pinewood admin hang their new mural
Longfellow and Pinewood admin hang their new mural
Friendly reminder: No school on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)! RPS offices will also be closed. We'll resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 27.
about 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
RPS is closed for Memorial Day