Spotlight

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Heather Harris is beginning a new adventure and will be stepping down from the Rochester School Board, leaving District 5. We’re grateful for her service and commitment to our students and community. Wishing Heather and her family all the best!

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Please join us in welcoming Russell Rice as RSD's Interim Director of Curriculum & Technology. Russ brings a passion for empowering students and teachers to reach their full potential, along with years of educational leadership and instructional experience.

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We are excited to welcome Mr. Clark as the new principal of Rochester Middle School this fall. He joins us from the Yelm School District, and we look forward to the leadership and experience he will bring to the RMS community.

Hadley Harris

Hadley Hughes, Rochester High School senior, was named Boys & Girls Club of Thurston County Youth of the Year. She advances to the state competition and earned a one-year Washington State college scholarship. Rochester is proud of you!

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Deputy Mancuso has joined RSD as our new School Resource Officer (SRO). With years of service at the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, he brings a wealth of experience in building positive relationships with students, staff, and families while keeping our schools safe.

Ms. Hockersmith RMS AP

Joining the RMS team this fall, Ms. Hockersmith will serve as Assistant Principal. Formerly a math teacher in College Place, she brings experience in improving attendance and supporting MTSS. She and her family are relocating to the Rochester area.