Rochester School District

This evening the RHS bands and choirs presented an uplifting winter concert!

5 months ago, Rochester School District

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!

5 months ago, Rochester School District

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.

5 months ago, Rochester School District

Picture of fire department team donating coats for teens

Bus Route #1 Pick Up is at Gate & Hunter Rd. Pick Up Times: RMS/RHS-6:45 AM, RPS/GMES-8:05 AM.

5 months ago, Rochester School District

Bus Route 1 Pick Up at Gate & Hunter Rd. RMS/RHS at 6:45, RPS/GMES at 8:05

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!

5 months ago, Rochester School District

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.

5 months ago, Rochester School District

As the holiday season begins, our school district wants to extend the deepest gratitude to our students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and engaged community members. You are the reason our schools thrive. We wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are truly thankful for you all.

5 months ago, Rochester School District

Yesterday, Rochester Middle School students had the opportunity to learn from Elaine McCloud, an Elder from the Chehalis Tribe. She shared stories, knowledge, and experiences that brought rich cultural learning into Ms. Parsons's classroom.

Thank you, Ms. McCloud, for spending time with our students. We look forward to having you back!

5 months ago, Rochester School District

A huge thank you to the 4 Love Foundation for providing Thanksgiving dinners to 55 families in our community. We are grateful for their commitment to supporting Rochester families. Thank you!!

5 months ago, Rochester School District

4 Love Foundation Donating Thanksgiving Dinners

We are proud to announce that one of our exceptional seniors, Brian Herrera Cisneros, has been named the Pre-Electrical Technician Student of the Quarter at New Market Skills Center!

This well-deserved award recognizes Brian's hard work, dedication, and exceptional contributions to the Pre-Electrical Technician program. He was presented with his Student of the Quarter certificate by Chris Bradshaw, Director of Student Services, during the New Market Student Recognition Ceremony.

Congratulations, Brian! We are so proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to see what you achieve next!

#StudentOfTheQuarter #NewMarketSkills #StudentSuccess #FutureElectrician #ProudDistrict

5 months ago, Rochester School District

Pre-Electrical Brian consistently show up early, stays focused on the tasks at hand, & maintains a positive attidude.

Some of our freshman and sophomore students had a great day touring Pacific Lutheran University thanks to our dedicated Gear-Up Team! They explored the campus, learned about college life, and took an important step toward their future. Would you like your high school student to take a college tour? Encourage them to reach out to the Gear-Up Team - gearup@rochester.wednet.edu.

5 months ago, Rochester School District

Our Dean and Assistant Principals spent the day digging into building-wide behavior systems, and they made an impression. The presenters called them the most positive and inspiring team in the room!!

No surprise to us.

Their energy, problem-solving, and commitment to kids show up everywhere they go. Proud of this team and the work they’re doing to strengthen systems across our schools.

5 months ago, Rochester School District

Dean and Assistant Prinicpal with the Hannigans

GMES Warriors are Soaring! We are excited celebrate the hard work of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in their Math Fluency Flight program! At the end of last month, 145 students were invited to take part in a well-deserved, celebratory recess! Why? Because they earned the prestigious "All 4 Dragons" for five or more weeks! That is some serious dedication to mastering math facts! Way to go, Warriors! Keep those math skills sharp! #RPSWarriors #MathFluency #StudentAchievement #SoaringToSuccess

6 months ago, Rochester School District

Special Education Parent Advisory - 5:00 pm, Nov. 18 at the District Office.

Do you have a child who receives special education services?
Are you passionate about making a difference in our schools?
We want to hear from you!

6 months ago, Rochester School District

Sped Parent Advisory - 5:00-6:00 pm, November 18, 2025 - District Office

A Deer-ly Special Moment at RPS! We had a very special visitor wander onto the high school side of our playground fence yesterday! Thank you, Game Warden Messbarger, for your quick response in safely guiding a deer visitor off our high school playground fence area this morning! Our kindergarteners were the best cheerleaders, giving the Warden a huge round of applause! The reaction was priceless. We truly have the best students at RPS! #WarriorActofKindness

6 months ago, Rochester School District

Veterans Day: A Day to Remember and Thank

We pause today to recognize the profound courage and commitment of all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. To the veterans, active military members, and military families of the Rochester School District and beyond—thank you for your service!

As a reminder, all RSD schools and district offices are closed today.

We encourage everyone to take a moment to honor a veteran today.

6 months ago, Rochester School District

Thank you for serving our country & protecting our freedom

Rochester Warriors Football is headed to STATE. Yesterday, the team earned a big 74–41 win over Lakeside, securing their place in the WIAA State Football Tournament for the first time since 2002. This is a milestone moment for our players, coaches, and community, the result of consistent work, commitment, and belief.

NEXT UP:
WIAA State Tournament – First Round
Rochester vs. Omak
Saturday, November 15
2:00 PM at Tiger Stadium (Centralia)

Let’s fill the stands and show our WARRIOR PRIDE!
More tournament info: https://www.wpanetwork.com/m2/tourn.php?act=vt&tid=4900#

6 months ago, Rochester School District

Do you plan to attend a post season high school athletic event? You can scan the QR code to prepay for your tickets through GOFAN. REMINDER! District games cost a little bit more to get in, and debit cards are not accepted (students w/ ASB $6, Students w/o ASB $8). GO WARRIORS!

6 months ago, Rochester School District

Buy Tickets Online Use the QR Code Below or visit GoFan.com & Search SW WA 1A League

STATE-BOUND! Huge congratulations to our amazing high school cross country runners, Kenzi Blankenship and Kian Christiansen, who both qualified for the State Championship! Kenzi finished 21st and Kian finished 15th at the regional meet. They are heading to Pasco to compete on Saturday, November 18th. Way to go, Kenzi and Kian—we're so proud! Best of luck at State!

6 months ago, Rochester School District

Math learning is in full swing at Grand Mound Elementary! Students are working on critical thinking, problem-solving, and persistence. All key attributes in our Portrait of a Graduate. 💙💛

6 months ago, Rochester School District