Updates and Events
![Image of nurse injecting child with a flu vaccine.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600958562/rochesterk12mnus/vhpq6d3qaeytgdeplt2i/FluVaccineImage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600958562/rochesterk12mnus/vhpq6d3qaeytgdeplt2i/FluVaccineImage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1600958562/rochesterk12mnus/vhpq6d3qaeytgdeplt2i/FluVaccineImage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1600958562/rochesterk12mnus/vhpq6d3qaeytgdeplt2i/FluVaccineImage.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1600958562/rochesterk12mnus/vhpq6d3qaeytgdeplt2i/FluVaccineImage.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1600958562/rochesterk12mnus/vhpq6d3qaeytgdeplt2i/FluVaccineImage.png","width":2200}])
Due to COVID-19, the school based flu vaccine program will not be available this year. However, community healthcare organizations and local pharmacies are working together to ensure the flu vaccine is available to everyone, anywhere.
![Middle school students walking from a school bus to the front of the school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1576172323/rochesterk12mnus/oiogiqzkyqq4svsyhkrr/BellTimeStudy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1576172323/rochesterk12mnus/oiogiqzkyqq4svsyhkrr/BellTimeStudy.jpg","width":512}])
The discussion on bell times continues, with now only one option for the School Board to consider. September 15, 2020, the School Board reviewed two former bell time options and two new bell time options.
![Back to School Logo with text "Safe. Strong. Ready. A forward-thinking plan for starting school.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1595279477/rochesterk12mnus/ig65rvwgg5iofwdsmegj/BTS-01.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1595279477/rochesterk12mnus/ig65rvwgg5iofwdsmegj/BTS-01.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1595279477/rochesterk12mnus/ig65rvwgg5iofwdsmegj/BTS-01.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1595279477/rochesterk12mnus/ig65rvwgg5iofwdsmegj/BTS-01.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1595279477/rochesterk12mnus/ig65rvwgg5iofwdsmegj/BTS-01.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1595279477/rochesterk12mnus/ig65rvwgg5iofwdsmegj/BTS-01.png","width":2200}])
Superintendent Muñoz shares an update with families on some important back to school information.
![Current Learning Scenario for RPS, Dial is set to K-5 Hybrid with 6-12 in Distance Learning with in-person supports.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597941652/rochesterk12mnus/xwgxauskxygatkbmmwu5/HybridIcon.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597941652/rochesterk12mnus/xwgxauskxygatkbmmwu5/HybridIcon.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597941652/rochesterk12mnus/xwgxauskxygatkbmmwu5/HybridIcon.png","width":630}])
Looking for more information on what happens when your student heads back to school? Read more for details on the upcoming hybrid schedule.
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.