Today, our graduating seniors took part in the Parade of Grads! Seniors visited RPS, GMES, and RMS, walking the halls in their caps and gowns while younger students and staff cheered them on. It was a special opportunity for our graduates to reflect on how far they have come and for our younger students to see what is possible through hard work and perseverance.

Graduation is Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Martin's University. We are incredibly proud of our seniors and look forward to celebrating this important milestone with them and their families.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Go Warriors!

Our Warriors Drones & Robotics team is headed back to Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia! The team will travel on May 31 to compete against some of the best teams in the country.

Please join us in wishing David McConnell, Zach Hubbard, Sam Gornushenko, and Haakan Kenney the very best of luck as they represent our district on the national stage once again. We are proud of all your hard work. Go Warriors!

Five Warriors are headed to Yakima to compete at the WIAA State Track & Field Championships, May 28–30!

Congratulations and best of luck to Dominic Delgado, Bruce Phillips, Le’shawn Hines, Brooklyn Alfonso, and Kenna Pratt as they represent Rochester on the state stage. We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments this season.

Go Warriors!

Wednesday night, we celebrated the end of the year with our Dual Language Family Night, and what a wonderful evening it was! Over 200 family members, students, and staff attended the celebration.

Our Dual Language kindergarten and first grade students did an amazing job performing for the crowd, and our second grade students were recognized with medals as they completed the Dual Language program at RPS and prepare to continue their journey at GMES.

It was a special night celebrating student learning, growth. Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a success!

Calling all future Rochester Middle School students and families!

Grand Mound Elementary 5th grade students and families are invited to Parent/Student Tour Night at Rochester Middle School on Thursday, May 28 at 5:30 PM.

Come take a tour, ask questions, and get excited for the next chapter in your middle school journey! We look forward to welcoming our future Warriors! 💙💛

Incoming 3rd grade families-we’re excited to welcome you!

Grand Mound Elementary invites you to join us for a special evening on June 3 at 6:00 PM. Come meet our 3rd grade teachers, learn more about the school, and get a preview of the upcoming year.

We look forward to meeting you and helping your student feel confident and ready for 3rd grade!

Tonight, the RHS Choir and Band students provided their audience a wonderful evening of music!

The RHS theater team has on more performance of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee". Don't miss it Monday 5/18 at 7:00 pm. It is a great show!!

This past week, through the end of May, the Centralia College Career & Technical Education mobile classroom is at Rochester Middle School!

RMS students are being provided the opportunity to explore a variety of career pathways through hands-on virtual learning experiences. Students will participate in simulations, including operating a forklift and bulldozer, harvesting logs, loading logs onto a log truck, and welding.

Experiences like these help students connect learning to future careers while exposing them to high-demand skilled trades and technical fields. Thank you to Centralia College for partnering with Rochester to provide this opportunity for our students!

🎭 Don’t miss the Rochester High School production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! The show opens this weeknd!

Our talented students have been working hard to bring this fun, energetic, and hilarious musical to the stage. Come out and support our RHS performers, crew, and directors for an entertaining evening!

📅 Show Times:
• May 15 – 7:00 PM
• May 16 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• May 18 – 7:00 PM

We hope to see you there!

SUN Bucks Program Available for Families This Summer!

Washington families may qualify for SUN Bucks, a summer grocery benefits program that provides $120 per eligible school-age child to help purchase food while school is out for the summer.

Benefits are loaded onto an EBT card and can be used at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other locations that accept EBT benefits.

Many families who already receive SNAP, TANF, or free/reduced-price school meal benefits will automatically qualify. Other families may need to apply through the SUN Bucks website or complete a Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit application through their school district.

Families should also make sure their mailing address is up to date with DSHS or their child’s school to ensure benefits are delivered correctly.

Learn more at: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Rochester High School Drama invites you to 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.' A hilarious and heartwarming musical packed with quirky characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of spelling fun! Join us for this crowd-favorite production and cheer on the competitors as they battle it out one word at a time. Audience volunteers may even get the chance to participate in the bee!

📍 Rochester High School
📅 Showtimes: Fri, May 15 at 7:00 PM, Sat, May 16 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM, Mon, May 18 at 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Students, ASB, Military/First Responders, Seniors, RHS Staff, & Children 10 and under

Come support our talented RHS Drama students and enjoy a night full of laughter, music, and spelling surprises!

RMS and RHS students had a great experience at the “Try a Trade” event at New Market Skill Center!! Students had the opportunity to explore different career pathways, ask questions, and learn directly from professionals working in the trades. Thank you to everyone who helped make this hands-on learning opportunity possible for our students!

The GMES 4th graders did a great job presenting at the Natural Disaster Showcase today. They learned so much!!

Just a reminder that the deadline to turn your ballot is April 28. Ballots can be dropped off at the Grand Mound Center and Fire Station on Albany Rd. If you’d like to learn more about the Water System Capital Levy, please visit: https://www.rochester.wednet.edu/o/rsd/page/capital-levy.

Welcome back, Rochester students and staff! We hope you all had a great spring break and are feeling refreshed for the final stretch of the school year. (RMS/RHS Students — don’t forget to charge up your Chromebook so you’re ready to go!)

Let’s finish the year strong, Warriors! 💙

The water system that provides water for RHS, GMES, and RPS is failing. For more information about the Capital Levy, watch this video: https://youtu.be/2XTjUPGin5g

Hey Rochester Community! Just a quick reminder—we have two chances left to learn about the RSD Water System Capital Levy: Monday, April 13 at 6:30 PM and Wednesday, April 15 at 5:00 PM. Both sessions are in the RHS Library.

Come ask questions and get the details! For more info: https://www.rochester.wednet.edu/o/rsd/page/capital-levy

We are proud to share that Rochester Primary School was recently represented at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference in Salt Lake City!

Mrs. Kernutt and Mrs. Whitehead had the honor of presenting alongside partners from Ukeru Systems, sharing the impactful work happening right here at RPS and across our district to support students with compassion, dignity, and safety.

This presentation highlighted a powerful approach focused on shifting mindsets around restraint and seclusion-responding to student needs with understanding, connection, and care. Through this work, we continue to grow in how we support all learners, especially during challenging moments, by leading with empathy and intention.

We are incredibly grateful to be part of a larger community committed to making a difference for students. Together, we are learning, growing, and showing that when we center relationships and trauma informed practices, meaningful change is possible.