Costume ideas for students... straight from the Resource Room! Special shout out to our custodial staff person, Brittany, for putting together these creative options - with shoes and pictures too!
about 14 hours ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Night School students in Indigenous Gardening class learned about gardening, plants, harvesting, and food systems through the lens of Native American teachings. Students spent time in the ALC garden and cooked with the veggies that were harvested!
5 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Fall Fest for our 9th graders! It was a great time for community-building. Team events, circles, smores, and more!
6 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
The RPS School Board on Tuesday, October 20, approved RPS 2030, the district's new strategic plan. The plan sets the direction for the district's work over the next four years and is organized around four priorities: Challenging Learning, Purposeful Pathways, Supportive Communities, and Organizational Excellence. Read the full plan: https://www.rochesterschools.org/rps-2030
6 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Winona State University senior nursing students helped with vision/hearing screenings this month! Thankful for this partnership to help flag needs. (We're excited to offer students in need free glasses next month through a pilot partnership with Zumbro Valley Medical Society.)
7 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Thank you to the Think Bank team of volunteers who helped with the final harvest and winter clean up of our Community Garden! It takes a village.
14 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
* Check in with your student's teachers and support staff * Community Resource Fair in the gym with 15 organizations (dental care, health care, heating/electric bill help, food resources, library resources, housing resources, and more). * Free raffle prizes, including: ROCA Climbing passes, Bowlocity passes, Blue Lagoon Mini Golf passes, McDonald's free food cards, Qdoba free food cards, Kwik Trip gas cards, and more. * Free gifts from Target * Free dinner from China 1
14 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Day School and APEX Recovery School enjoyed a day exploring Nerstrand State Park. The weather was perfect for community building among staff and students. Activities included geocaching (many found all five hidden boxes), learning about and holding snakes, outdoor games, and time on the trails. The trip was only possible through a DNR transportation grant. Thank you to the park naturalist, Andy, for welcoming us.
19 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Ninth grade students learned about phlebotomy as a career through hands-on mobile career kits (thank you to Southeast Cooperative and Mayo Clinic). This session was followed by a presentation by the Mayo Clinic Phlebotomy program director. A huge thank you to Kai, a current RALC senior who is enrolled in the high school phlebotomy pathway.
21 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Free winter coats available on Tuesday, Oct 13 (3-6pm, families) and Wednesday, Oct 14 (9am-12pm, adults). Location: 20 1st Ave NE. Use the QR code to register for a time slot.
21 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
We loved meeting so many parents/caregivers at our RALC Get to Know Your Support Services - Informational Night! This was a chance for families to learn about the many supports we provide, including our on-site clinic, therapy services, chemical health services, college/career guidance, credit checks, and more.
25 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Nature Rx students went on a fishing trip this week! We appreciate this partnership with Public Health, where they organize outdoor weekly trips. In this program, students learn about how time in nature can be a prescription for well-being.
26 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Thank you to the Mayo Clinic Bloodmobile and nurses for coming out to the ALC. It gives our students an opportunity to donate blood on-site (removing transportation barriers). Many donated for the first time! In total, 14 units were collected. 1 donation can save up to 3 lives - that is up to 42 people our school was able to help!
27 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Through a partnership with Mayo Clinic, students gain skills and experience in a weekly "Bridging the Gap to Employment" class. This will allow students to better position themselves to apply for and enter the Mayo Clinic workforce after graduation.
28 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
This November, voters in Independent School District #535 will choose representatives to fill four (4) open seats on the School Board. Voters may select up to four candidates on their ballot. The candidates running in this nonpartisan election are listed below in alphabetical order:
Joe "Joe(Y)" Christenson Justin M. Cook Pat "Pot" Farmer Ana Folpe Flora Howie Josh Koestler Joe LaForge Jean Marvin Cathy Nathan John Peck
School board positions will be listed on the back of the ballot. More information about each candidate can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov.
28 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Students experimented with homemade pasta-making in Global Foods class!
29 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Did you know that every public school student in Minnesota is part of a trust fund? Minnesota owns state public lands that generate revenue from timber, mining, and land leases. That money is placed into a protected investment trust dedicated strictly to supporting public school districts across the state. Due to investment growth, the fund has expanded from $675 million in 2010 to more than $2.3 billion today, but distributions have not kept pace because of outdated constitutional restrictions. This November, Minnesota voters can vote to increase the fund.
What does this ballot question change?
Sends more money to classrooms: Current constitutional rules limit payouts primarily to interest and dividends, restricting how much money reaches schools. The amendment modernizes the formula to increase the annual distribution from 2-2.5% to 4.5% of the fund's total value, significantly increasing payments to all Minnesota public schools.
Zero tax increase: It does not raise property, income, or sales taxes. It uses money already sitting in an existing investment fund.
Bipartisan agreement: The update was unanimously recommended by a nonpartisan task force and received strong bipartisan support in both the Minnesota House and Senate.
Under Minnesota law, a constitutional amendment must receive approval from a majority of all voters. Skipping the question has the exact same mathematical impact as actively voting against it. To support the amendment, you must vote "YES."Leaving the question blank counts as a "NO" vote. You can learn more about this atwww.mnpsfamendment.org.
about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
FREE upcoming Dermatology Clinic! Get help with: acne, skin infections/rashes, wound care, and free skincare products. Details: Saturday, October 3, 12-3pm, Christ United Methodist Church, Rochester, MN
about 1 month ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Bryan Girolami, local photographer, donated his time and photography services to our students! 36 RALC students were able to get free senior photos. (https://photographybybryangirolami.mypixieset.com/)
about 1 month ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
During our Student-Centered Learning Wednesdays, students can choose from a number of different enrichment opportunities. This group is working on their mini-golfing skills each week at Blue Lagoon Mini Golf!
about 1 month ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
