Rochester City School District
The Rochester City School District is considering four options for school security as the new year approaches. The administration recommends having Rochester Police Department officers at schools during arrival and dismissal. Some students and parents oppose the plan, saying police presence could increase fear and anxiety. Others want the money used for mental health services. […]
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 and Rochester Teachers Association celebrated their interns of the year Monday night. Twelve first-year educators were recognized, all part of the “Career in Teaching” program. The program gives new teachers experience in lesson planning, classroom setup and personal essential skills. “They are phenomenal. Their students love them, their colleagues admire […]
Mayor Malik D. Evans and the Rochester City School District presented a certificate and special prize to local student, Avery Cater, for their winning artistic submission to the Mayors for Peace Children’s Art Competition. The certificate and prize were awarded in December by the Mayors for Peace Secretariat in Hiroshima, Japan. “I am very proud […]
School 45 second-grader Terry was chosen to represent his peers and perform as legendary golfer Tiger Woods in a presentation to parents and other students this past Wednesday. I witnessed this young man stand proud and give a great speech in character as the trailblazing athlete. I was so proud of him that we had […]
The chief financial officer at the Rochester City School District gave an update on Thursday night after the district warned about potential inaccuracies in tax forms mailed to staff. As News10NBC has covered, the district advised employees not to file their taxes yet. CFO Robert McDowell outlined the problem during a school board meeting, saying pre-tax […]
Less than six minutes remained in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class B championship game when the chant began to rain down on Ernie Davis Legends Field: 585! 585! 585! 585! Monroe’s Redjackets (12-0) turned a scoreless tie at halftime into a blowout and the countdown to a celebration had […]
The Rochester City School District is set to enhance student safety by adding stop arm cameras to school buses. These cameras will catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. The city says over 800 cameras will be installed over the next two months on buses that bring RCSD students to and from school. They say […]
The state teachers union, NYSUT is suing the Rochester City School District after repeated failures to pay its teachers in full. This comes more than three months into the issue, which popped up after the district transitioned to the Oracle paycheck system on July 1. The Rochester Teachers Association president says despite the district claiming […]
The Rochester City School District invites you to join us for an evening with Dr. Eric Jay Rosser on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the East High School Auditorium. This gathering will mark Dr. Rosser’s 100th day in office as Superintendent of the Rochester City School District. To commemorate this milestone, Dr. […]
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