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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.
With thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, one alternative high school and one childcare center, more than 15,000 students residing in the greater Rochester area have the advantage of receiving a world-class education from Michigan’s premier school district. Programs and services include: pre-kindergarten classes for children, ages 3 and 4 years; comprehensive K-12 curriculum; adult education courses; special education for ages 0-26; award-winning art and music programs; before and after-school child care; and community enrichment programs.
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![RHS Elf the Musical graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634564231/rochesterk12mius/ldg9ndvz4lmrf32u6rxm/RHSElftheMusicalgraphic2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634564231/rochesterk12mius/ldg9ndvz4lmrf32u6rxm/RHSElftheMusicalgraphic2.png","width":396}])
![AHS She Kills Monsters graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634563505/rochesterk12mius/g1zx7kbwn1kamonl4uka/AHSSheKillsMonstersgraphic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634563505/rochesterk12mius/g1zx7kbwn1kamonl4uka/AHSSheKillsMonstersgraphic.jpg","width":414}])
![SCHS spelling-bee-graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634562962/rochesterk12mius/xwdxphb9s3tsfre81joy/SCHSspelling-bee-graphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634562962/rochesterk12mius/xwdxphb9s3tsfre81joy/SCHSspelling-bee-graphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634562962/rochesterk12mius/xwdxphb9s3tsfre81joy/SCHSspelling-bee-graphic.png","width":591}])
![RACE graduates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634070011/rochesterk12mius/epxr23bbrmonoqetn8fd/RACEenrollmentadJan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634070011/rochesterk12mius/epxr23bbrmonoqetn8fd/RACEenrollmentadJan.jpg","width":277}])
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. Trimester 2 starting soon, call 248-726-5950 to register.
![All three high-school bands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634070398/rochesterk12mius/mmwnlnpzmludirezdbps/Highschoolbands.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634070398/rochesterk12mius/mmwnlnpzmludirezdbps/Highschoolbands.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634070398/rochesterk12mius/mmwnlnpzmludirezdbps/Highschoolbands.png","width":620}])
All three high-school bands unite
All three high-school bands, drumlines and color guards united for a wonderful evening of music and presentation!
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RCS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
During Hispanic Heritage Month, fifth-grade elementary students are sharing their work, inspired by calaveras for Dia de los Muertos to celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones.
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Working hard on a professional development day
Educators are sharing professional development, discussing: noticing student strengths, building teamwork within classrooms, nurturing social-emotional wellness, illustrating a growth mindset, and collaborating with colleagues.
![Middle and high school girls diving deep into their STEM interests]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634067313/rochesterk12mius/qfffj6hf07ns2nptrslt/STEMCADettes.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634067313/rochesterk12mius/qfffj6hf07ns2nptrslt/STEMCADettes.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634067313/rochesterk12mius/qfffj6hf07ns2nptrslt/STEMCADettes.png","width":571}])
Girls dive deep into their STEM interests
RCS middle-school and high-school girls are taking a deep dive into their STEM interests through the STEM CADettes, a new group led by the Rochester Robotics Team - The FEDS 201! Participants learned how to drive a robot and understand basic First Robotics Competition game layouts.
![Calvin Gross, original head coach for SCHS football]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633983977/rochesterk12mius/jvlvktrwtyddehur5qbl/CalvinGrossSCHScoach2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1633983977/rochesterk12mius/jvlvktrwtyddehur5qbl/CalvinGrossSCHScoach2.jpg","width":437}])
Stoney Creek Football honors original Cougar head coach
Stoney Creek kicked off their 20th season of football by honoring the original Cougar head coach, Calvin Gross! Thank you, Coach Gross for your dedication to the Cougar program.
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Rochester Hills Fire Department visited Long Meadow's Transitional Kindergarten classes
Our transitional kindergarten friends enjoyed a visit from the Rochester Hills Fire Department. They listened to a story and learned about the important suit and tools they wear to keep them safe!
![Social-emotional wellness task force]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634069308/rochesterk12mius/lpfz11we8dgmrb3vkkpc/Social-emotionalwellnesstaskforce.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634069308/rochesterk12mius/lpfz11we8dgmrb3vkkpc/Social-emotionalwellnesstaskforce.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634069308/rochesterk12mius/lpfz11we8dgmrb3vkkpc/Social-emotionalwellnesstaskforce.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634069308/rochesterk12mius/lpfz11we8dgmrb3vkkpc/Social-emotionalwellnesstaskforce.jpg","width":1034}])
RCS social-emotional wellness task force share updates
Members of the RCS social-emotional wellness task force share updates with the community highlighting the district's social-emotional learning journey.
![Joe Pittel and Kristin Bull]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1629312490/rochesterk12mius/ofa9lpueuz3bawtf2iru/JoePittelandKristinBull.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1629312490/rochesterk12mius/ofa9lpueuz3bawtf2iru/JoePittelandKristinBull.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1629312490/rochesterk12mius/ofa9lpueuz3bawtf2iru/JoePittelandKristinBull.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1629312490/rochesterk12mius/ofa9lpueuz3bawtf2iru/JoePittelandKristinBull.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1629312490/rochesterk12mius/ofa9lpueuz3bawtf2iru/JoePittelandKristinBull.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1629312490/rochesterk12mius/ofa9lpueuz3bawtf2iru/JoePittelandKristinBull.jpg","width":2200}])
Joe Pittel was appointed to the Board of Education August 17, 2021.
![Now Hiring]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1629306341/rochesterk12mius/e7e7hh0k9noacobirepg/Nowhiring.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1629306341/rochesterk12mius/e7e7hh0k9noacobirepg/Nowhiring.jpg","width":347}])
RCS is part of a treasured community that is looking to hire. Be a part of their team. Full- and part-time positions are available with competitive pay.
![meal pic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1629301399/rochesterk12mius/fpauanodo4bmn5a0j0kp/lunchstockphoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1629301399/rochesterk12mius/fpauanodo4bmn5a0j0kp/lunchstockphoto.jpg","width":400}])
Chartwells information for daily meals, and the free and reduced meal application for 2021-22.
![First day of school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1629299887/rochesterk12mius/gvvz6wrxklfqmf8vinyk/Firstday.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1629299887/rochesterk12mius/gvvz6wrxklfqmf8vinyk/Firstday.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1629299887/rochesterk12mius/gvvz6wrxklfqmf8vinyk/Firstday.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1629299887/rochesterk12mius/gvvz6wrxklfqmf8vinyk/Firstday.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1629299887/rochesterk12mius/gvvz6wrxklfqmf8vinyk/Firstday.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1629299887/rochesterk12mius/gvvz6wrxklfqmf8vinyk/Firstday.jpg","width":2200}])
Basic start-up information for the new school-year.
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The RCS 2021-22 School Calendar is available.
![Business Office awards 2021]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1618339837/rochesterk12mius/w7665e7xjplrtoapac9o/DanaTaylorandMattMcDonaldawards.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1618339837/rochesterk12mius/w7665e7xjplrtoapac9o/DanaTaylorandMattMcDonaldawards.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1618339837/rochesterk12mius/w7665e7xjplrtoapac9o/DanaTaylorandMattMcDonaldawards.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1618339837/rochesterk12mius/w7665e7xjplrtoapac9o/DanaTaylorandMattMcDonaldawards.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1618339837/rochesterk12mius/w7665e7xjplrtoapac9o/DanaTaylorandMattMcDonaldawards.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1618339837/rochesterk12mius/w7665e7xjplrtoapac9o/DanaTaylorandMattMcDonaldawards.jpg","width":2200}])
RCS has earned the Meritorious Budget Award and the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ended 2020.
![2021 music education award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617805167/rochesterk12mius/itdbwhiua9essmskmgf3/2021musiceducationaward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1617805167/rochesterk12mius/itdbwhiua9essmskmgf3/2021musiceducationaward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1617805167/rochesterk12mius/itdbwhiua9essmskmgf3/2021musiceducationaward.png","width":673}])
Rochester Community Schools has again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
![Caring Steps teacher reads to children]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1593706262/rochesterk12mius/kcsosgnkqfc3mqjft81m/IMG_0787_medium450px.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1593706262/rochesterk12mius/kcsosgnkqfc3mqjft81m/IMG_0787_medium450px.jpg","width":450}])
The RCS Caring Steps Children's Center provides outstanding infant/toddler care and year-round preschool programs. Call 248-726-4800 for more information.
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Spotlight
RCS reflects on 2021 shining moments
RCSF Hometown Hustle 5K
RCS mitigation measures to stay safe
RCS Virtual Campus
Home Feeds
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Points of Pride
523 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
14%
High mean SAT score than national average
$183 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