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Acronym Key: Adult transition program and services (ATPS); Transitional kindergarten (TK); Parent advisory committee (PAC); Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Pride In Excellence

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.

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97% of RCS students graduate, the highest public
school graduation rate in Oakland County.
 
7 out of 10 students in 11th and 12th grade have
at least one AP® course on their schedule.
 
Adams. Stoney Creek, and Rochester High
Schools ranked in the 95th percentile
or above for SAT performance in Michigan.
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Among 25,000 high schools across the country,
U.S. News and World Report ranks
Adams, Stoney Creek, and Rochester High
Schools in the top 5% or better.
 
RCS celebrates 24 National Merit Scholarship
semifinalists and 39 commended scholars,
who represent the top 1% of our nation's high
school graduating seniors.
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All elementary schools identified as having high
growth and high achievement for both math
and reading, using the i-Ready assessment tool.
 
RCS students outperformed the state average
by 25% and the county average by 16% in English
language arts and math on M-STEP.
 
92% of RCS third graders met Michigan's reading
requirement, outpacing county and state averages.

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Celebrating academic excellence
 
Congratulations to the Rochester Community School District’s 2025 National Merit® Scholarship Program semifinalists and commended scholars!
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The RCS K-12 math curriculum challenges students to gather evidence, think critically and share multiple math strategies, so they are able to build problem-solving and communication skills, make connections across concepts and develop procedural fluency to last a lifetime.

Student doing wood working.

Career readiness initiatives prepare RCS students for professional pathways that align with their individual skills, interests, values and aspirations. For some, that means a traditional college degree after high school graduation. For others, the career journey may look different, with training in the military, trades or other industries where experience and knowledge is gained in different ways.

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By law, all Michigan schools must develop and adopt an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) with approval from the board of education. The Rochester Community School District EOP covers more than 100 topics and contains over 200 pages of information that addresses emergency response and more.

Medical career students

Aspiring doctors and health care professionals can get an early start in their training, thanks to a new high school elective that explores medical careers and allows students to graduate with industry credentials and certifications.

Teacher sitting at table with student, BOE invests in teachers

The Board of Education of Rochester Community Schools approved the tentative contractual agreement as presented by district administration and the Rochester Education Association (REA) during a board work session on Sept. 3, 2024.

M. Buetel, E. Schroeck, N. Russo

The RCS Board of Education has approved the tentative contractual agreement as presented by district administration and the Rochester Education Association (REA). Through the agreement, the district is investing an additional $33 million in RCS teachers over the next three years.

Kelley Cusmano Michigan Teacher of the Year

Rochester Community Schools teacher, Kelley Cusmano, is the 2024-25 Michigan Teacher of the Year! State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice surprised Ms. Cusmano with the top honor during an assembly with 1,600 students and her colleagues at Rochester High School.

The Gerstacker Fellows

Congratulations to Brooklands principal, Sara Crowley, on being inducted as a Gerstacker fellow for the 2024-25 school year. The Gerstacker Fellowship Program at Saginaw Valley State University provides a transformational leadership experience that exponentially expands the ability to maximize potential, creatively solve problems and implement meaningful change in our K-12 teaching and learning communities.

Two students playing snare drums.

For the tenth year, Rochester Community Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation. This award recognizes the outstanding efforts of RCS teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders to support music access and music education as part of a well-rounded education for all children.

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Identifying priorities. Creating a unified sense of purpose. Driving action. 
Rochester Community Schools has a rich history of excellence that has been strengthened over time through the strategic planning process.
 
Charity Week 2024 check presentation to Humble Design

Each year, Rochester Community Schools student council leaders from Adams, Rochester and Stoney Creek high schools organize a combined Charity Week to raise money for a cause that is important to them. This year's beneficiary is Humble Design, Detroit.

Nicholas Russo
The RCS Board of Education voted on Monday, April 8, to approve the superintendent contract for Nicholas Russo. Mr. Russo will begin his term as superintendent on Monday, July 1, 2024.
2023 music education award

RCS has again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. 

RACE graduates

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.

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Episodes of Learning, May 2024

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    Points of Pride

    561 acres

    Primarily within Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Twp.

    1,867

    Highly skilled, caring teachers and staff

    Nearly 15,000

    Students from pre-K thru adult

    97%

    Graduation rate

    29

    Advanced Placement courses

    34

    CTE courses in Business, Marketing, Engineering, and Computer Science

    13%

    High mean SAT score than national average

    $228 million

    Operating budget supporting quality student programs

    21 reward schools

    Ranked in the top 5% across the state

    160

    Course electives at the high school level

    72

    MHSAA varsity teams

    120

    Sub-varsity athletic teams

    22

    PTAs and PTSAs districtwide