Our 2nd graders have been reading and writing about civil rights in their Wit & Wisdom reading lessons. Look at Mrs. Mueller's amazing writers!
18 days ago, Kristin Smith
2nd grade writers
2nd grade writers
2nd grade writers
2nd grade writers
Our Falcon Flyer winners from January 30th and Mrs. Strain's 1st graders who earned the Wings award! Way to SOAR, Falcons!
18 days ago, Kristin Smith
January 30th Falcon Flyer winners
Mrs. Strain's 1st graders
At its scheduled meeting on February 3, the Rochester Public Schools (RPS) Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution ratifying the district’s continued commitment to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.

Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
30 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Media Release
At its scheduled meeting on February 3, the Rochester Public Schools (RPS) Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution ratifying the district’s continued commitment to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.

Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
30 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Media Release
Ms. Sorum's 4th graders had a great discussion in Wit & Wisdom exploring questions around extreme weather and places. Then they began researching topics from a survival handbook for their team projects.
about 1 month ago, Kristin Smith
Survival Handbook research
Survival Handbook research
Survival Handbook research
Graphic organizer for their survival handbook
Survival Handbook research
Survival Handbook research
Survival Handbook research
More students who were honored for SOARing at Folwell and Mrs. Nelson's K who earned the Wings Award! So proud of our Falcons!
about 1 month ago, Kristin Smith
Falcon Flyer winners
Mrs. Couser earned a Falcon Flyer too!
Mrs. Nelson's Ks
We talked about SOARing into 2026 at our January assembly and how do we want 2026 to be for us at Folwell. We sang our school song and celebrated our January Above & Beyond students.
about 1 month ago, Kristin Smith
January Assembly
Singing our Folwell School Song
January Above and Beyond students
Congratulations to our awesome Falcons who SOARed in early January. We honored these Falcon Flyers winners and Mrs. Miller's 4th graders who earned the Wings award. Way to SOAR!
about 1 month ago, Kristin Smith
Falcon Flyer winners
Mrs. Miller's 4th graders
Registration for Middle School Band for the 2026-2027 school year is open!
Current 5th grade students who want to participate in band must complete the linked form before Friday, March 6. Additionally, families should wait to complete the form until after the scheduled in-person visit or Google Meet between the middle school music teachers and their student's current 5th grade classroom.
https://forms.gle/XvjRLvCwcno1JaD26
Classroom visit information can be found at the website below.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/music-registration
about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
Middle School Band Registration Graphic
Registration for Middle School Band for the 2026-2027 school year is open!
Current 5th grade students who want to participate in band must complete the linked form before Friday, March 6. Additionally, families should wait to complete the form until after the scheduled in-person visit or Google Meet between the middle school music teachers and their student's current 5th grade classroom.
https://forms.gle/XvjRLvCwcno1JaD26
Classroom visit information can be found at the website below.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/music-registration
about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
Middle School Band Registration Graphic

RPS families: This is a reminder that except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school on, Friday, January 23. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you on Monday!

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
No school reminder for January 23

RPS families: This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19, 2026, and RPS offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
No school for MLK on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
Before we officially begin winter break, we want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing students we have at RPS! During their annual fundraising competitions, our high school students raised a combined $123,077.95 for local organizations! Thank you, students, for all your hard work and effort to invest back into our community.
3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Mayo High School Give One For All 2025 fundraiser
John Marshall High School JM Gives 2025 fundraiser
Century High School Bear Creek at Century 2025 fundraiser
As we wrap up 2025, read Superintendent Pekel's end-of-year letter to see all that we've accomplished in our district: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/rochester-public-schools/newsletters/superintendent-pekel-s-end-of-year-update.
3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
As we wrap up 2025, read Superintendent Pekel's end-of-year letter to see all that we've accomplished in our district: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/rochester-public-schools/newsletters/superintendent-pekel-s-end-of-year-update.
3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Mrs. Howes' 3rd graders were practicing their geometry skills today by comparing and contrasting quadrilaterals with Venn diagrams and creating their class geometry city. Math is fun!
3 months ago, Kristin Smith
Comparing quadrilaterals with Venn diagrams
Comparing quadrilaterals with Venn diagrams
Comparing quadrilaterals with Venn diagrams
Comparing quadrilaterals with Venn diagrams
Creating buildings for Geometry City
Creating buildings for Geometry City
Congratulations to our latest Falcon Flyer winners and Mrs. Strain's 1st graders who earned the Wings Award. SOAR!
3 months ago, Kristin Smith
Falcon Flyer winners
Mrs. Strain's 1st graders earned the Wings Award
Our December All School Assembly focused on R-Respectful. We explored what respect looks like and sounds like at Folwell. We also honored this month's Above & Beyond students which also included our awesome 5th grade school patrol team. Keep SOARing, Falcons!
3 months ago, Kristin Smith
All School Assembly
December Assembly
December Assembly
December Assembly
Folwell school song
December Above & Beyond Awards
Folwell School Patrol Team
Our Falcon & Mrs. Smith

This is a reminder that there are no classes from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2. RPS classes will resume Monday, January 5 (Longfellow will resume Monday, January 12). Enjoy your Winter Break!

3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
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We played Book BINGO as a school before fall break!
3 months ago, Kristin Smith
BINGO winners
BINGO fun
BINGO!
Book BINGO
BINGO fun
Playing Book BINGO
Book BINGO
Mrs. Smith as BINGO caller
BINGO fun