RALC Student Career Fair 2026! Students had an opportunity to interact with and learn from a variety of career, college, and military-based organizations. We hope students left more aware of possibilities for themselves and their future. Thank you to all of the organizations that came to support our students.
4 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Career Fair
Career Fair
Career Fair
Career Fair
Career Fair
Career Fair
Career Fair
Career Fair
Career Fair
Career Fair
FREE EVENT! Stop by at Christ United Methodist Church on Friday, May 22, 10am-2pm, for FREE services: This includes haircuts, shoes, legal services, employment resources, photo ID information, medical services, AND MORE! *** FREE city busy ride, all routes (just tell the driver you're going to Project Community Connect) ***
5 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
event flyer
Our FYEX students (First Year College Experience class) completed their first college class! In their final presentations, they shared their biggest takeaways. Congratulations, students!
8 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
FYEX presentation
FYEX presentation
FYEX presentation
Upcoming FREE Dermatology Clinic - Saturday, May 9, 12:30-3:30pm. Location: Christ United Methodist Church.

* Skin Cancer Screenings
* Foot Care
* Acne
* Skin Infections and Rashes
* Wound Care
* Free Socks & Footwear
* Free Skincare Products
11 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
free dermatology clinic
Students participated in a welding competition event at the Local 6 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union! #exploringtrades


12 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
welding competition
welding competition
welding competition
welding competition
welding competition
Every year, local community organizations gather in a Student Wellness Fair. It's an opportunity for students to learn more about all aspects of wellness, from physical health to mental health to chemical health to more. We're grateful for this opportunity for students to connect with these resources on-site at school.

*American Lung Association
*Child & Teen Check Ups
*Youth E-Cigarette Prevention and Cessation Initiative
*Tobacco Treatment
*Rochester Public Library
*Planned Parenthood
*Zumbro Valley Mental Health
*Opioid Awareness
*Suicide Prevention
*Mayo Clinic
*Winona State University Nursing students
*University of Minnesota-Rochester Health Sciences students
13 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
student wellness fair
student wellness fair
Thank you to Sejal Dave for volunteering her photography services and providing free senior photos! These pictures mean so much to both staff and students. High school graduation is such a moment of pride... and for these students, that moment is now permanently captured in photographs! Grateful for this partnership.
15 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
senior photos
We loved seeing so many ALC students/families at our Spring Family Check-in Night. This was an opportunity to meet with teachers, support staff, walk through a mini-job fair, and enjoy delicious food from Ay Caramba! Appreciate all of the businesses and organizations who came to support our family engagement event.
18 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
family engagement night
family engagement night
Thank you to Prom Resale for donating prom dresses for our students. This is SO appreciated!
19 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
prom dresses on a rack
The countdown is officially on! We're gearing up for one of our favorite days of the year: celebrating the incredible Class of 2026. From ceremony times to arrival details, we've got you covered. Everything you need to know is right here: https://rochesterschools.org/graduation
20 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Class of 2026 information
During our Student-Centered Learning Wednesdays, students have opportunities to learn new hobbies for mindfulness. Here, students are engaged in a variety of paper crafts and diamond art!
21 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
SCL mindfulness crafts
SCL mindfulness crafts
SCL mindfulness crafts
SCL mindfulness crafts
Check out the ALC Student Art Show (digital)! Mrs. Zaccariello's students have been busy experimenting with a variety of art projects. Enjoy and feel free to leave students comments! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aL7d-39UU0dfPRg8GOfwqD6E_td0ZylkZGluN7QDR-Q/edit?usp=sharing
25 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
art show
art show
art show
Please help share - Our school Resource Room is in need of adult-sized clothing for the spring/summer seasons. We're looking for teen-friendly, gently worn items. We're also always in need of hoodies. Full-size shampoo/conditioner/lotion and laundry detergent tabs are welcome as well.

Items can be dropped off to the main office when school is in session, 8:30am-4pm. Location: Rochester ALC, 37 Woodlake Dr SE
28 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Resource Room
Students in Ms. Holmes' Dakota Culture & Language took a field trip to the Hoċokata Ṫi Cultural Center in Shakopee, MN! This was a great chance for students to explore Dakota history through the public exhibits.
29 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Dakota Field Trip
An IBM engineer visited Mrs. Goss' class and gave students a challenge to build a cell tower that can withstand an earthquake!
about 1 month ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
An IBM engineer came to visit and gave the students a challenge to build a cell tower that could withstand an earthquake
An IBM engineer came to visit and gave the students a challenge to build a cell tower that could withstand an earthquake
An IBM engineer came to visit and gave the students a challenge to build a cell tower that could withstand an earthquake
Students attended the high school aviation career forum. They learned all about careers in aviation, how to get their careers started, and what it takes to be successful!
about 1 month ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Aviation Career Forum
Aviation Career Forum
Aviation Career Forum
Our Artist Mindset Week ended with an art show case for our Community Partners and Families! Thank you for coming out to learn about the partnership with University of Minnesota-Rochester and the Weisman Art Museum, and to create original pieces for our mural! Special shout out to Qdoba for providing a fantastic meal!
about 2 months ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week
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Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week

This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, for Spring Break.

about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Reminder: No school March 30 - April 3
Our Artist Mindset Week ended with a community mural creation! Staff and students created plant and flower pieces. Thank you to artist Miri Villiard for guiding this project!
about 2 months ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week
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Artist Mindset Week
Each day, we'll feature different artist experiences: Students learned to carve their own Linocut linoleum stamp and make prints using their stamp. Another group practiced beatboxing with Terrell X (Through a partnership with University of Minnesota Rochester and the Weisman Art Museum, we were able to bring ten professional artists to work with our staff and students for a full week!)
about 2 months ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week
Artist Mindset Week