Here are our September 18th Falcon Flyer winners along with Mrs. Pearson's 3rd graders who were our highest attendance class and Mrs. Coffing's 5th graders who earned the special area Wings award. Way to go, Falcons!
about 1 month ago, Kristin Smith
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has expanded from $675 million in 2010 to more than $2.3 billion today, but distributions have not kept pace because of outdated constitutional restrictions.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
Reminder: there is no school on Wednesday, September 23. RPS staff will participate in a Curriculum and Development (CAD) Day to plan instruction and engage in professional development. We will see students back in school on Thursday, September 24.
about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
Mrs. Repede's Ks were learning about ways to make 5 in math class today. We have creative thinkers in Kindergarten!
about 2 months ago, Kristin Smith
Mrs. Leisinger's sister joined her 4th grade class as they were studying the human heart in Wit & Wisdom today. Mrs. L's sister is a cardiatric nurse and taught the class about the anatomy of the heart.
about 2 months ago, Kristin Smith
It was a beautiful day to play with friends on our Folwell playground!
about 2 months ago, Kristin Smith
We gathered for our September assembly today and our kids SOARed! This month's focus is S for Safety. We reviewed ways to be safe at school, including our safety practice drills. Mrs. Evans Hanson taught us the 54321 strategy for when we feel nervous or anxious. We also honored one student from each class with the Above & Beyond award. Way to SOAR, Folwell students!
about 2 months ago, Kristin Smith
Here are this week's Falcon Flyer Google Meets honorees. Congratulations to our Falcon Flyer drawing winners and to Mrs. Kohlmeyer's 1st graders who earned the Wings award. Way to go with highest weekly attendance classes - Mrs. Mueller's 2nd graders, Mrs. Howes's 3rd graders, and Mr. Olson's 5th graders. Proud of our Falcons!
about 2 months ago, Kristin Smith
The school year is in full swing, and so is your chance to grab some Folwell gear! Our Apparel Shop is open through Friday, September 18, 2026. Shop here: https://rps26folwell.itemorder.com/shop/home/. Orders will be available for pick up at your school at the end of October.
about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Yesterday we held our first Folwell Falcon Google Meets of the year to celebrate students SOARing at school. Student earned 377 Falcon Flyers since school started! We also honored Mrs. Repede's Ks with the special area Wings Award and Mrs. Coffings and Mr. Olson's 5th graders for the highest attendance classes this week. So proud of our Falcons!
about 2 months ago, Kristin Smith
Reminder: there is no school on Friday, September 4, for all schools except Longfellow Elementary, which will have a regular school day. Additionally, there will be no school, and RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
We gathered this afternoon for our first day of school assembly. We welcomed our new students, reviewed our SOAR expectations, and sang our school song.
2 months ago, Kristin Smith
More 1st day of school pics from Folwell. What a great day!
2 months ago, Kristin Smith
We welcomed back our Folwell Falcons today for our first day of school. We had an amazing day together!
2 months ago, Kristin Smith
More 26-27 Folwell Staff pics. We have an amazing team ready to serve our school community this year!
2 months ago, Kristin Smith
Welcome back to school! Our Folwell staff is excited to begin an amazing school year with our students and families.
We are Folwell - together we SOAR!
2 months ago, Kristin Smith
Don't let the Superintendent drive (or yell, or throw things on) the bus! We're so excited to see you for the upcoming school year, and bus schedules are coming soon! But you need to get to school safely before you can start learning. Learn all the rules of the school bus with Dr. Kent Pekel and some of his friends from Longfellow Elementary in the RPS Bus Safety video.
3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Kinder Camp started today at Folwell and they are having a great day!
3 months ago, Kristin Smith
Our last day of school tradition is to clap out our 5th graders - such a special event. Our Folwell students line the playground, clapping and cheering for the 5th graders!
5 months ago, Kristin Smith
Thank you PTSA for rockin' recess today! We had so much fun at our last day of school dance party!
