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The Rochester Community School District is part of a treasured community that is rich in tradition, where partnerships between families, schools, and businesses are integral for student success. Our mission is to provide a quality education in a caring atmosphere so all students can attain the necessary skills and knowledge to become lifelong learners and contribute to a diverse, interdependent and changing world. Rochester Community Schools history of excellence has been strengthened over the past decade through the strategic planning process.
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Long Meadow students enjoy exploring new learning options!
Rochester Community Schools maximizes opportunities to ensure students excel at the highest levels.
A $1.7 million investment in support staff to help meet the needs of students and raise their level of academic and personal success.
Meeting the needs of the whole child, academically, socially and emotionally.
Michigan’s preschool expansion increases kindergarten readiness programs for four-year-old students in RCS and across the state.
Feb. 5 will be a regular day of school and Feb. 27 will be no school for students.
Rochester Adams welcomed Bigadier General Cushing, "89 alumni
IA is accepting applications from current 8th grade students, and hosting Student Information Nights.
Rochester Community Schools celebrates 39 commended scholars and another 27 students who advanced to semifinalist status through the National Merit® Scholarship Program.
New to RCS? Don't delay, register now!
Online enrollment is open for all new students from transitional kindergarten through grade 12.
Summer opportunities offered through the RCS Innovation Lab encourage students to explore their passion projects and propose solutions to community challenges.
Rochester Community Schools proudly educates our professionals and tradespeople of the future!
Young learners residing in the boundaries of the Rochester Community School District are invited to join us as they begin their learning journey. Learn more about our TK and Kindergarten programs.
On Feb. 13, 2023, the RCS Board of Education approved a resolution in support of gun safety and safe gun storage. Families are encouraged to take the necessary precautions at home to protect our community.
RCS has again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
Oakland County Sheriff Bouchard talks about consequences of making threats of violence. Click here to view the video.
Employment opportunities are available. For further information, please go to: https://www.gecs-inc.org/rochester.html.
Rochester Community Schools offers learning opportunities for people of all ages, including adults who want to earn their GED or expand their English language skills.
The RCS Caring Steps Children's Center provides outstanding infant/toddler care and year-round preschool programs.
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RCS leverages digital technology to transform learning
RCS Hometown Hustle 2022
RCS Episodes of Learning: Episode 3, Summer 2023
RCS Virtual Campus
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Points of Pride
561 acres
Primarily within Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Twp.
1,500
Highly skilled, caring teachers and staff
15,000
Students from pre-K thru adult
96%
Graduation rate
95%
Students attend post-secondary schools
25
Advanced Placement courses
26
CTE courses in Business, Marketing, Engineering, and Computer Science
13%
High mean SAT score than national average
$197 million
Operating budget supporting quality student programs
11 reward schools
Ranked in the top 5% across the state
180
Course electives at the high school level
75
MHSAA varsity teams
90
Sub-varsity athletic teams
22
PTAs and PTSAs districtwide