Each year, students in grades 3 through 12 take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). Assessments begin in April and go through the beginning of May. 

School district leaders from across the metro testified at the state capitol on education issues. Read more about our 2023 RPS Legislative Platform.

Congratulations to Assistant Superintendent Dr. Latanya Daniels, who received the Champion of Equity - District Leadership award from the American Consortium for Equity in Education.

Effective January 2023, any school closures may be used for distance learning (or e-learning). Find more information here.

The 2022-23 school year is well underway and I’m proud of all the accomplishments our students have made so far.

Cold and flu season is here, along with ongoing cases of RSV and COVID-19. Read this update for information about staying healthy this winter. 

As part of Native American Heritage Month, we are officially launching the RPS Land Acknowledgment for staff to begin using at large-group events such as concerts, plays, assemblies, etc. We also unveiled artwork that will be displayed at each of our schools soon.

This post contains important information about our upcoming conferences, held on November 3 and 7. 

To help ensure athletic events remain safe and enjoyable for all, we are implementing new policies for attending RPS athletic events, starting with away games for football.

Standards-based grading is an evidence-based best practice that awards grades based on what students actually learn, not how they learn it. Read more about changes coming to grades 6-12.