Our PTSA ice cream social was tonight on the playground. It may have been chilly but lots of ice cream and frozen treats were enjoyed. Thx Folwell PTSA for providing delicious treats for everyone!
1 day ago, Kristin Smith
Good friends at the ice cream social
Good friends at the ice cream social
Enjoying yummy frozen treats
Good friends at the ice cream social
Good friends at the ice cream social
Good friends at the ice cream social
Even some Folwell graduates joined in the fun
We held our first of the year Friday Falcon Flyer Google Meets this morning. We do this every Friday morning during the school year to recognize students for making great choices and SOARing during the school week. Every class has two Falcon Flyer winners-see our picture of this week's honorees. Congratulations also to Mrs. Kohlmeyer's 1st graders for earning Wings tickets during specials. Gooooo Falcons!
2 days ago, Kristin Smith
This week's Falcon Flyer drawing winners
Mrs. Kohlmeyer's 1st graders are our Wings award class this week
We practiced bus safety this week. Every classroom boarded the bus, reviewed bus rules, and then practiced a bus evacuation. We are ready for some awesome field trips!
2 days ago, Kristin Smith
Mrs. Howes's 3rd graders practicing bus safety
Bus safety lesson
Mrs Leisinger's 4th graders at bus safety lesson
Practicing bus safety
Mrs. Strain's 1st graders practicing bus safety
Ms. Sorum's 4th graders practicing bus safety
We're committed to providing healthy and tasty options for our students. Check out what's cooking for the new school year! 🥗🍕🥕 Find our menus by: • Visiting our website: www.rochesterschools.org/meals and look for the printable menus section or find the menus button on our schools home page. • Checking our school app: You may already use our school app, but you'll find our menus conveniently located there! These menus are updated monthly and help you plan ahead.
4 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
2025-2026 Student Nutrition Information

Rochester Public Schools uses the Standard Response Protocol in response to emergencies that may occur in our school buildings. Students and staff will train, practice, and drill the protocol throughout the year. Learn more about what "hold," "secure," "lockdown," "evacuate," and "shelter" mean: https://www.rochesterschools.org/standard-response-protocol

5 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Standard response protocol list
We gathered for an all-school assembly on our first day. It was fun to sing our school song and be altogether in the same space. It's going to be an amazing school year!
9 days ago, Kristin Smith
Our Falcon greeting kids at the assembly
Our first all-school assembly of the year
First day all-school assembly
1st day all-school assembly
1st day all-school as
Some candids of this year's 5th graders on our first day of school. Goooo Falcons!
9 days ago, Kristin Smith
5th grade recess
5th grade
5th grade
5th grade recess
5th grade friends
5th grade friends
5th grade class discussion
Our 5th grade Falcon mascot
Welcome to our 25-26 school year! Our Folwell teams are excited to serve our Folwell School community.
9 days ago, Kristin Smith
25-26 Folwell
Kindergarten Team
1st Grade Team
2nd Grade Team
3rd Grade Team
4th Grade Team
5th Grade Team
Folwell Special Education Team
ESP Team
Our support team
Our first two days of school this week were amazing! Our Kinders did great with eating their first school lunch meals in our cafeteria.
9 days ago, Kristin Smith
Practicing the lunch line
Kinders eating lunch
Kinders eating lunch
Kinders eating lunch
Kinders eating lunch
Kinders eating lunch

RPS families: This is a reminder that except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school on, Friday, August 29. RPS is also closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you next Tuesday!

10 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
No school reminder for August 29

Folwell families: A reminder about the detour for the first day of school tomorrow! Due to construction on 2nd Street, there will be increased traffic flow to 6th Street, one of the most common routes to Folwell. But there's a better way! Check out our advised route for the Load & Go line at bit.ly/folwellroute. (Approaching from the south is the key!)

12 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Folwell Traffic Route Map
Folwell preferred map
It was a beautiful evening for our Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground event. It's going to be such a fun year with these new Kinders!
13 days ago, Kristin Smith
K Popsicles on the Playground
K Popsicles on the Playground
K Popsicles on the Playground
K Popsicles on the Playground
K Popsicles on the Playground
K Popsicles on the Playground
K Popsicles on the Playground
K Popsicles on the Playground
Due to construction on 2nd Street, there will be increased traffic flow to 6th Street, one of the most common routes to Folwell. But there's a better way! Check out our advised route for the Load & Go line at bit.ly/folwellroute (Approaching from the south is the key!)
17 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Folwell Traffic Route Map
Folwell preferred map
Welcome, new RPS teachers! We are thrilled to have you on board and hope you enjoyed your onboard training, speakers, and Superintendent Pekel's address. Thank you in advance for fostering inclusion, teaching topics close to your heart, and inspiring the young minds of our students!
18 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Group of new teachers smile and cheer for the winner of rock paper scissors.
At new teacher orientation, the speakers asks an audience member about a time they felt included.
New Rochester Public Schools teacher learns about the strategies of the district.
Superintendent Kent Pekel addresses new teachers in John Marshall High School Cafeteria.
Speakers warmly welcome new teachers to Rochester Public Schools.
Superintendent Kent Pekel addresses new teachers in John Marshall High School Cafeteria.

At Step Into Learning elementary families have the opportunity to meet their student’s teacher ahead of the start of the school year. Step Into Learning days are Monday, August 25, and Tuesday, August 26.

In the next few weeks, elementary parents and caregivers will receive an email from their school office with instructions on how to make an individual 20-minute appointment. During this appointment, parents/caregivers and their student can meet their student’s teacher(s), have their student assessed, visit with the school nurse, set up their lunch accounts and pins, explore the school’s PTSA, take school photos, and more.

25 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Step Into Learning
Don't miss a bell! Set your clocks with a reminder of the 2025-2026 School Bell Times. Check out your school's times here: www.rochesterschools.org/belltimes Important Update for Elementary Families: Please note that release times for select elementary schools have changed by 5 minutes. Make sure to double-check your student's specific school schedule!
about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
School Bell Times for 2025-2026
Attendance matters, all day, every school day! Plan ahead by downloading the 2025-2026 calendar to sync your schedules for the upcoming school year. Download the calendar today: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xrFqCZIbB6lkqDN40P_UVOcFxWJSgS_J?usp=drive_link
about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
2025-2026 Calendar

We're preparing for the 2025–2026 school year, and we need your help to plan safe, efficient bus routes. Update your student’s transportation info now!
If your student is in grades 10–12, a district‑wide option student, or a non‑public student needing after‑school busing, complete an RPS Registered Rider Form. Address change, foster care, joint custody, and alternate site forms are also on our website. Whether your student is returning, new, or has updated needs, let us know: www.rochesterschools.org/transportation

about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
2025-2026 Transportation
All summer meal locations are now open and operating under their normal hours. Come and join us for a FREE meal for children 18 years of age or younger. Adult meals are also offered for a small fee. Check out our menus, locations, and meal times online: https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/summer-meals
2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Free Summer Meals for everyone 18 years of age or younger from June 9-August 15
All RPS buildings and programs, including summer meal locations and summer school-aged child care (SACC), will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 7, 2025. We wish you and your families a safe and happy Fourth of July!
2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
RPS closed July 4