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Rochester City School District students in grades 8–12 are gaining hands-on experience with tech tools at BuildIT Summer Computer Camps, where they learn coding, online safety, AI basics, and hardware assembly. The best part? Each participant gets to build and keep their own laptop. The free one-week camps run in July and August at locations […]
News10NBC spoke with board members to understand the reasons behind the decision. Commissioner James Patterson voted against the contract, while Commissioner Cynthia Elliot supported it. Both agreed that Rochester City School District (RCSD) students are not receiving the support they need. “We are the worst performing district in this nation,” Elliot said. Elliot explained her […]
The Rochester City School District is actively seeking public input on how to implement a statewide bell-to-bell cell phone ban set to take effect this fall. The district, which serves 22,000 students, held its first public meeting Tuesday to discuss the policy, which will restrict the use of cell phones and other internet-enabled devices such […]
The Rochester City School District risks losing over $2 million in Medicaid reimbursements due to missing paperwork. About 1,000 parental consent forms and 1,600 client ID numbers are either incomplete or inconsistent, delaying funding for services tied to students’ IEPs. Officials are working to fix the issues, while board members stress the need to simplify […]
Graduation Schedule East High School Date: June 25 Time: 6:00 PM Location: East High Football Field Edison Career & Technology High School Date: June 28 Time: 10:00 AM Location: St. John Fisher University James Monroe High School Date: June 25 Time: 3:00 PM Location: James Monroe HS Auditorium Joseph C. Wilson High School Date: June 30 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Hochstein School of Music Padilla High School […]
Javier Ortiz, student council president at Rochester Early College International High School, is being recognized by the Rochester City School District’s “Countdown to Graduation” campaign for his leadership and personal growth. Initially a shy freshman, Ortiz emerged as a community leader thanks to supportive teachers and opportunities like attending the National Student Leadership Congress. As […]
The Rochester City School District (RCSD) recognized seven standout staff members as “Educators of the Year” for 2025, honoring those who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to students and community. Established in 2021, the annual awards celebrate educators nominated by parents, students, and local community members. The honorees include Jamie Lustig (Administrator), […]
The Rochester Board of Education has approved a budget of over $1.1 billion for the 2025-2026 school year. The budget focuses on key district priorities, including boosting early literacy, improving English Language Arts and math proficiency, and enhancing social-emotional learning. It also allocates funding to expand college and career pathway programs to better prepare students […]
The Rochester City School District has passed a $1.1 billion budget for 2025–26 with a focus on improving literacy and math skills, reducing absenteeism, and increasing mental health support. Despite declining enrollment, funding rose due to increased grants for students with disabilities. The plan includes hiring more counselors and psychologists and aligns with the district’s […]
A 15-year-old student from the School of the Arts tragically died after falling from the school’s roof, an incident now confirmed to be self-inflicted. In the wake of her passing, mental health forums are being organized to honor her memory, focusing on promoting kindness and creating safe spaces for young people to discuss mental health […]
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