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The RCS district will be closed from November 21 – 23 for the Thanksgiving break.
Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 26.
 "Mission")
To provide a quality education in a caring atmosphere for students to attain the necessary skills and knowledge to become lifelong learners and contribute to a diverse, interdependent and changing world.
 "Points of Pride")
Ensuring a world-class education by focusing resources on developing and enhancing assets which include people, innovative partnerships, state-of-the-art technology and facilities.
 "Points of Pride")
Challenging students through dynamic cultural experiences to be empowered global stewards, and inspiring them to have a positive impact on their community, country, and world.
 "Points of Pride")
Developing innovative, self-directed learners who think critically, communicate effectively, and persevere to positively impact the world.
Superintendent's Spotlight
Thanksgiving provides an opportunity to join with family and friends and reflect upon the many blessings experienced throughout the year. During this season of gratitude, we thank our families, staff, and community members for their valued partnership in ensuring student success. We will be celebrating a Wellness Weekend during the Thanksgiving break, November 21-25, where students and staff are encouraged to take time to refresh, relax, unwind, and spend time doing the things that bring joy. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
NEWS & EVENTS
 "Ribbon Cutting & Dedication Ceremony")
 "RCS students Paint the Plows")
 "We salute our veterans")
 "High school bands join forces")
 "Van Hoosen and Hart host Chinese visitors")
 "Walk and Bike to School Day")
 "RCS honors 29 National Merit Scholars")
 "ArtPrize features student work")
 "RCS Caring Steps Children's Center Officially Opens")
 "The RHS Community honors Ray Lawson")
 "Congratulations, newly tenured teachers")
 "Adult Transition students get a new home")
 "RCS offers Orchestra to students")
 "RCS observes 9/11")
 "Childcare enrollment open to nonresidents")
RCS Caring Steps Children's Center
NOW ENROLLING! For more information, please visit the Caring Steps webpage by clicking here or call 248-726-4800.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community Messenger Self Signup
We are introducing a new opportunity for community members who do not have students in our schools to get information about news and events. Please note that if you are a parent in the district, you are already receiving this communication via Synergy and SchoolMessenger. No further action is needed at this time.
The district uses SchoolMessenger Self Signup to communicate with non-parent community members, alumni, former employees, and retirees. This is a free subscription service that sends district news and other pertinent communications to an email address. Click on the following link to subscribe. https://asp.schoolmessenger.com/rochesterschools/subscriber/.
Please click here for step-by-step instructions for SchoolMessenger Self Signup
2018-19 RCS School Calendar
For the convenience of our community members and staff, the revised complete 2018-19 Community Date List (school calendar) is attached below. Please note the changes are in red.
