RCSD
State aid to Rochester city schools fell short of expectations by several million dollars and now the district is changing plans ahead of next school year to bridge the gap. The shortfall comes as the Rochester City School District was already managing budget pressures from declining enrollment and rising costs. District officials said the difference […]
It’s been almost a month since the Rochester City School District approved a $1.1 billion budget, but it still needs to pass the Rochester City Council. Folks are pushing back on staffing cuts. This includes positions like social workers and guidance counselors, despite the overall budget increasing by $43 million. Rochester City Council is expected to […]
The Rochester City School District is holding its annual resource fair on Wednesday to connect students and families with a range of support services, including housing assistance, mental health care, employment resources, autism support, and grief counseling. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. at Roberto Clemente School No. 8 on St. Paul Street. […]
After extensive community engagement and careful consideration of viable proposals and the long-term impacts on our communities, Councilmembers Lupien, Martin and Smith opposed the the sale of School #29 to Rochester Academy of Science Charter School, and supported the sale of School #20 to Young Women’s College Prep Charter School. The Councilmembers’ decision tonight was […]
Eight Rochester City School District employees were honored Wednesday night as the district’s 2026 Educators of the Year. The awards recognize staff members who go above and beyond to create meaningful learning experiences for Rochester students. Winners were selected from across the district, with each honoree representing a different area of staff and service. Nominations […]
The Rochester Board of Education approved a $1.16 billion budget Tuesday night for the 2026-27 school year, following a rally outside district offices and heated debate inside the boardroom over cuts to student support services. The board voted 4-3 to adopt the budget, which totals $1,161,267,745 and takes effect July 1. Board President Camille Simmons […]
Attention all parents! You still have time to enroll your children for classes beginning this fall in September! Residents of the City of Rochester with a child who is 3- or 4-years-old by December 1 of the current year can apply for free PreK classes starting in September 2026. All seats are assigned on a first-come, […]
New York state lawmakers continue to negotiate a late state budget, forcing local school districts to finalize their own spending plans without knowing their exact state funding amounts. Many local school boards had to submit property tax report cards to the state on Monday, April 27, locking in proposed financial figures in time for statewide votes […]
Students protested outside City Hall in Rochester against the Rochester City School District’s proposed 2026–27 budget cuts to counseling and support services. Organized by The Children’s Agenda, the rally called on leaders to prioritize student needs. Students rally outside City Hall in protest of proposed RCSD budget
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