We are proud to recognize the following students who participated in the PLU Northwest Honor Band Festival this past weekend: Violet Wolfe, Hannah “Sam” Johnson, and Sarah Price. These students were selected from nearly 1,000 nominations representing schools from across the West Coast! Congratulations to Violet, Sam, and Sarah for representing our district with talent, dedication, and excellence.
January 16 is Temperance and Good Citizenship Day
Being a good citizen isn’t just something we learn about in class. It’s something we practice. For eligible students, one important step is registering to vote and being ready to participate in future elections.
If you’re 18, or will be by the next election, now is a great time to check your voter registration or get registered.
Register or check your status here: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/voter-registration/register-vote-washington
Your voice matters. Being informed and engaged is part of becoming an active citizen.
Being a good citizen isn’t just something we learn about in class. It’s something we practice. For eligible students, one important step is registering to vote and being ready to participate in future elections.
If you’re 18, or will be by the next election, now is a great time to check your voter registration or get registered.
Register or check your status here: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/voter-registration/register-vote-washington
Your voice matters. Being informed and engaged is part of becoming an active citizen.
Another clean sweep for RHS! Our Robotics: Search & Rescue teams took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place today at the Regional competition, on top of the Drone Team’s sweep earlier!
So proud of these students and Coach Kuss who make this level of excellence possible!
The RHS DRONE team took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Regional Competition. Congratulations!!
Happy New Year, Warriors! We are so proud of everything our Warriors achieved last year, and we’re even more excited for what’s to come. Enjoy the final days of break—we’ll see you soon!
Reminder - School resumes on Monday, January 5.
Reminder - School resumes on Monday, January 5.
The District Office is closed from December 22 to January 2. Happy Holidays
Welcome to Our New School Board Members! Please join us in welcoming our two newly elected Rochester School District Board members: Heather Harris – District 5 and Francisco Villanueva – District 1.
Both Heather and Francisco are vested in our community, and we are excited to have their leadership and commitment on our school board. We look forward to the valuable perspectives and dedication they will bring as we continue working together to support our students, staff, and families.
Welcome to the team!
Both Heather and Francisco are vested in our community, and we are excited to have their leadership and commitment on our school board. We look forward to the valuable perspectives and dedication they will bring as we continue working together to support our students, staff, and families.
Welcome to the team!
Nothing says “we appreciate you” like coffee, cocoa, and treats served rain or shine! A huge thank-you to Mr. Theonnes and Ms. Lincoln for delivering goodies to staff on this last Monday before Winter Break. The weather didn’t cooperate, but the spirit absolutely did.
Tonight is the FINAL Performance! You won’t want to miss it! After a fantastic weekend of performances, RHS Drama is wrapping up their latest production This Murder Was Staged TONIGHT, December 15 at 7:00 PM. This fast-paced murder mystery turned comedy had audiences laughing all night on Saturday. When the body of a demanding director is discovered on stage during opening night, everyone becomes a suspect—and the chaos that follows is pure fun! Ticket Prices: $12 Adults, $10 Students, RSD Staff, ASB, Seniors, First Responders & Military, $8 Children (10 & under). Bring your friends, bring your family, and be ready to laugh—this is one wild ride you don’t want to miss!
Winter Break is Almost Here! A reminder to our Rochester families that Winter Break begins Friday, December 19 and continues through January 2. School will resume on Monday, January 5. Please note that Thursday, December 18 is a half day for all students. The District Office will be closed to the public throughout the break. Parents and guardians can find early release schedules here: https://www.rochester.wednet.edu/page/school-hours-and-phone-numbers. We hope all of our Warrior families enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful winter break!
Huge congratulations to Ethan Rodriguez for signing his National Letter of Intent to play football for the University of Idaho - Home of the Vandals! We are so proud of all the hard work and dedication Ethan has put in on and off the field. Vandal Nation is gaining a great one!
Holiday Halftime Performance Registration Now Open! RHS Basketball Cheerleaders are inviting students in Kinder–5th grade to join the Holiday Halftime Performance on December 16. Practice will take place at GMES on December 15 from 3:45–5:15 PM. The cost is $40 and includes the clinic, performance, t-shirt, and antlers. For questions, please contact dbaird@rochester.wednet.edu or tvillanueva@rochester.wednet.edu.
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Rochester School District Gives Back! We are proud of our Rochester students for collecting over 900 pounds of food for our community! Thanks to the hard work and generosity from our schools, a total of 938 pounds of food was donated to support the ROOF Food Bank.
ROOF shared that this donation made a tremendous impact during their busiest time of year. In November alone, they distributed 20,000+ pounds of food to 480 households, supporting 1,247 individuals. They also provided Thanksgiving meals to 241 families in need.
A HUGE thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping support our community.
ROOF shared that this donation made a tremendous impact during their busiest time of year. In November alone, they distributed 20,000+ pounds of food to 480 households, supporting 1,247 individuals. They also provided Thanksgiving meals to 241 families in need.
A HUGE thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping support our community.
Thank You, Board President Thomas Trott!
We want to express our sincere appreciation to Thomas Trott for his dedicated service on the School Board for the past four years, including his crucial role as this year's School Board President!
Thomas brought a spirit of collaboration and deep community understanding to his work. His dedication to our students goes hand-in-hand with his vital role serving the community through West Thurston Fire.
We are immensely grateful for his four years of service, thoughtful leadership, and his commitment to building strong connections between our schools and the community. We wish him the best in his future endeavors!
We want to express our sincere appreciation to Thomas Trott for his dedicated service on the School Board for the past four years, including his crucial role as this year's School Board President!
Thomas brought a spirit of collaboration and deep community understanding to his work. His dedication to our students goes hand-in-hand with his vital role serving the community through West Thurston Fire.
We are immensely grateful for his four years of service, thoughtful leadership, and his commitment to building strong connections between our schools and the community. We wish him the best in his future endeavors!
This evening the RHS bands and choirs presented an uplifting winter concert!
A Legacy of Service: Recognizing Michael Langer
Please join us in expressing our deepest gratitude to School Board Director Michael Langer for his 12 years of dedicated service (2013–2025).
Director Langer’s commitment to our district has been foundational. He leaves a lasting legacy built on thoughtful leadership, steady collaboration, and a commitment to inclusion for all students.
He was instrumental in shaping our strategic direction, expanding mental health supports, and ensuring every student has access to academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Thank you, Director Langer, for being a caring and approachable advocate and for your tireless commitment to building strong schools and a strong community. We appreciate you!
Please join us in expressing our deepest gratitude to School Board Director Michael Langer for his 12 years of dedicated service (2013–2025).
Director Langer’s commitment to our district has been foundational. He leaves a lasting legacy built on thoughtful leadership, steady collaboration, and a commitment to inclusion for all students.
He was instrumental in shaping our strategic direction, expanding mental health supports, and ensuring every student has access to academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Thank you, Director Langer, for being a caring and approachable advocate and for your tireless commitment to building strong schools and a strong community. We appreciate you!
Thank you, West Thurston Fire for stepping up for our kids! Yesterday, they donated a supply of warm coats for teens in our community. These coats will be distributed directly to students who need them, ensuring they can stay warm and focused during these cold months.
We are grateful for partners like West Thurston Fire who look out for our Rochester students and families.
We are grateful for partners like West Thurston Fire who look out for our Rochester students and families.
Bus Route #1 Pick Up is at Gate & Hunter Rd. Pick Up Times: RMS/RHS-6:45 AM, RPS/GMES-8:05 AM.
Get ready for a night of mystery and drama! RHS Drama is proud to present their Winter 2025 production, "This Murder Was Staged," by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzarella, and directed by Victoria Osborne!
Join us to figure out the mystery behind the stage lights! Showtimes: Sat. 12/13 @ 2 PM and 7 PM, Mon, 12/15 @ 7 PM
Ticket Prices: $12 Adults, $10 Students, ASB, First Responders, Military, Senior Citizens, RHS Teachers & Staf, $8 Children 10 and under
Support our talented students and enjoy a fantastic show! We can't wait to see you there!
Join us to figure out the mystery behind the stage lights! Showtimes: Sat. 12/13 @ 2 PM and 7 PM, Mon, 12/15 @ 7 PM
Ticket Prices: $12 Adults, $10 Students, ASB, First Responders, Military, Senior Citizens, RHS Teachers & Staf, $8 Children 10 and under
Support our talented students and enjoy a fantastic show! We can't wait to see you there!
This month, our schools have been recognizing and celebrating National Native American Heritage month. This is an important time dedicated to celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native peoples, and to acknowledge the significant contributions of Native Americans to our nation and communities.
