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The District is running a Bond Referendum in 2019. But, what does that mean and how does it benefit students and the community?
Updates and Events
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At the February 7th, 2017, School Board meeting, Superintendent Muñoz shared a letter to all students confirming that Rochester Public Schools welcomes students of all backgrounds.
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Hy-Vee presented a check for more than $8,000 to Rochester Public Schools. T
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We have close to 500 new faces at RPS today. Our Preschoolers have officially started school, today, September 9, 2019.
Learn more about our school.
Folwell Elementary is a close community of just over 340 K-5 students in Southwest Rochester. The building was constructed in 1930 but has changed as we have grown. Folwell will be celebrating its 90th year in December of 2019.