🐇🦃 Our Rochester FFA students are bringing home the ribbons at the Thurston County Fair! 🐐🐖

We are proud of the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship our students have shown throughout fair week. Congratulations to these Rochester FFA exhibitors on their outstanding accomplishments!

🏅 Cody Galpin – Grand Champion Market Turkey; Reserve Champion Novice Turkey Showmanship
🏅 Colton Hart – Reserve Champion Market Turkey; Grand Champion Novice Turkey Showmanship
🏅 Enrique Rodriguez – Grand Champion Market Rabbit Pen; Reserve Champion Novice Rabbit Showmanship
🏅 Emerson Rivers – Champion Junior Rabbit Showmanship; Best Cinnamon FFA Rabbit
🏅 Alexa Thompson – Reserve Champion Junior Rabbit Showmanship
🏅 Izzabella Crawford – Best Market Single Fryer Rabbit
🏅 Brooklynn Lane – Reserve Champion in Dairy Goat, Sheep, and Pig Showmanship
🏅 Shelby Rozar – Mid-Weight Class Winner, Market Lamb

The Thurston County Youth Market Sale begins TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m. If you're at the fair, stop by the auction and help support these hardworking students as they celebrate the results of months of dedication and care.

Congratulations to all of our Rochester FFA exhibitors-we're so proud of you! 💙💛

#RochesterWarriors #RochesterFFA #ThurstonCountyFair #WarriorPride
about 11 hours ago, Rochester School District
A group of people in a covered area with wooden ceiling beams. Some wear uniforms and hats, others carry bags.
A child stands behind a table with an American flag banner and other items. People move in a room with a white fence.
A man leads a pig in a sandy area, with a crowd in the background under white umbrellas.
Three people in jackets and hats walk around penned sheep in a dirt area, with tents in the background.
A woman holds a black pig in a sandy enclosure, with people watching in the background.
Three individuals handle chickens on a table with a red, white, and blue tablecloth. A woman in the center holds a chicken.

Today, we celebrate the remarkable 40-year career of Dr. Jennifer Bethman as she retires from education following four years of dedicated service as Superintendent of the Rochester School District.

During her four years in Rochester, she led the collaborative development of our Strategic Plan, bringing together students, staff, families, and community members to help shape the future of our district. She also spearheaded two successful levies, securing critical investments that will benefit Rochester students for years to come, and so much more.

One of Jennifer's greatest strengths was her commitment to being present. Whether visiting classrooms, attending athletic events, celebrating student achievements, or connecting with staff and families, she made it a priority to know and support the people who make Rochester such a special place.

As she closes this chapter and begins a well-earned retirement after 40 years in education, we are grateful that Rochester was part of her journey. Please join us in thanking Jennifer for her service to Rochester and congratulating her on an incredible career.

#OnceAWarriorAlwaysAWarrior

about 1 month ago, Rochester School District
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Congratulations on Your Retirement, Heidi Collins!

After more than 40 years in nursing, Heidi Collins is retiring, leaving behind a remarkable impact of care and service.

Although an ESD employee, Heidi has been an important part of the Rochester School District community for the past four years, serving students and staff at RMS and RHS. Her organization, expertise, and commitment to student health have been invaluable in supporting the well-being of our students.

Please join us in thanking Heidi for her many years of service and wishing her all the best in retirement. Congratulations, Heidi, and thank you for your dedication to caring for others! 💙💛

#RochesterWarriors #ThankYouHeidi #RetirementCelebration
about 1 month ago, Rochester School District
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Congratulations on Your Retirement, Belinda Hollander!

After 42 years of dedicated service to Rochester School District, Belinda Hollander is retiring from Rochester High School.

Throughout her career, Belinda served in several Educational Assistant roles, impacting countless students, staff, and families along the way. She holds a unique place in Rochester history as the only current employee who worked in both the old and current Rochester High School buildings.

For more than four decades, Belinda's commitment, knowledge, and care have been an important part of the Rochester High School community. Her dedication has helped shape generations of Warriors, and her legacy will be felt for years to come.

Please join us in thanking Belinda for her service and wishing her all the best in this next chapter of life. Congratulations, Belinda-you have truly earned it! 💙💛

#RochesterWarriors #ThankYouBelinda #RetirementCelebration
about 2 months ago, Rochester School District
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Tomorrow is the last day of school for Rochester School District students! As we wrap up another great school year, please note our early dismissal schedule for Wednesday, June 10:

🔹 RMS: 10:10 AM
🔹 RHS: 10:25 AM
🔹 RPS & GMES: 11:15 AM

#RochesterSchoolDistrict #LastDayOfSchool #SummerBreak
about 2 months ago, Rochester School District
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Congratulations class 2026!! Here are more pictures of our graduates.
about 2 months ago, Rochester School District
Four women in graduation gowns pose with decorated caps. The middle two wear blue and gold sashes.
Graduates in blue caps and gowns, one smiling and waving. Background shows greenery and a fence.
Two people in blue and gold graduation robes stand near a tall wall of blue and white balloons.
Two women smiling, one in a floral top and glasses, the other in a blue cap, gown, and necklace.
Two women in blue graduation gowns smile at camera. One has a red and white sash.
Woman in blue graduation cap and gown, smiling. Wearing lei of purple and yellow flowers around neck.
Five women in graduation gowns and hats pose for a photo in a hallway. Two wear blue, and three wear blue and gold.
A man in a graduation gown stands next to a man in a graduation cap and a necklace.
Two women in graduation gowns, one wearing a blue and yellow lei, stand next to each other.
Five men in blue and gold graduation gowns and caps pose for a photo in a room.
Congratulations to the Rochester High School Class of 2026!

Today, 118 graduates crossed the stage and celebrated the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and growth. We are proud of all they have accomplished and excited to see where their journeys take them next.

Thank you, families, staff, and community, for supporting these students along the way.

Go Warriors!
about 2 months ago, Rochester School District
A group of women in blue gowns and caps stand next to each other in a room.
Two students in blue caps and gowns walk in a row, one wearing gold, another with white, amid seated audience.
A woman in a blue gown shakes hands with a man in a black gown, both smiling. They are at a graduation ceremony.
A group of eight students in blue graduation gowns and caps pose in front of arched windows.
Two women in blue and yellow graduation gowns and caps. One holds a golf bag, and the other holds a golf ball.
A young man in a cap and gown, wearing a lei, holds a gift bag and stands with two children. A crowd of people stands behind them, some wearing hats and glasses.
Three young men in graduation caps and gowns, two wearing blue and gold, smile and pose for a picture.
Woman in blue graduation gown, smiling. Wearing lei, holding cap, book, and toys. People and trees in the background.
Three women in graduation robes with blue tassels and blue caps. Two hold certificates. The woman on left has a lei.
Two men in blue gowns and gold stoles smile at the camera. One wears a blue graduation cap and a necklace.
Good luck to our Rochester High School Trap Team as they compete in the WA Clay Target League State Championship today at Evergreen Sportsmen's Club!

Seventeen Warriors will represent RHS against teams from across Washington in pursuit of state honors. We are proud of their hard work and dedication throughout the season and wish them the best of luck on the range!

Go Warriors! 💙💛
about 2 months ago, Rochester School District
"Good Luck Warriors Clay Trap Shooting Team" with text over a blue background, showing a target broken into pieces.
Can't make it to Rochester High School's graduation ceremony in person? Join us online!

The RHS Class of 2026 graduation ceremony will be livestreamed on Sunday, June 7, at 2:00 PM so family and friends near and far can celebrate this special milestone.

Tune in here: https://www.youtube.com/@RochesterSchoolDistrict

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓
about 2 months ago, Rochester School District
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📢 Reminder for Rochester School District Families:

Friday, June 5, is not an ACT Friday. Schools will follow their regular dismissal schedule:

🕑 RMS – 2:10 PM
🕝 RHS – 2:25 PM
🕞 RPS & GMES – 3:30 PM

#RSDWarriors #RochesterSchools
about 2 months ago, Rochester School District
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Today, our graduating seniors took part in the Parade of Grads! Seniors visited RPS, GMES, and RMS, walking the halls in their caps and gowns while younger students and staff cheered them on. It was a special opportunity for our graduates to reflect on how far they have come and for our younger students to see what is possible through hard work and perseverance.

Graduation is Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Martin's University. We are incredibly proud of our seniors and look forward to celebrating this important milestone with them and their families.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Go Warriors!
2 months ago, Rochester School District
A line of people in blue caps and gowns walk on a path with trees and a building.
A young person in a blue graduation gown walks through a hallway, with children reaching out to greet them.
A group of students in blue graduation gowns and caps, smiling and posing for a picture.
Graduates in caps and gowns walk down a hallway. Younger children reach out to touch the graduates' hands.
Five girls in blue caps and gowns smile at the camera outside a building. They wear necklaces and leis.
A group of graduates walk through a school corridor, holding hands. Some wear caps and gowns, and one holds a hula hoop.
Two women, both in blue gowns and caps, stand smiling. One wears a sash, and the other a white shirt.
Three individuals wearing graduation gowns and caps stand in front of a building with a crowd of people.
Three women in blue caps and gowns smile in front of a building. One wears a blue and yellow lei.
A male in a blue graduation gown holds a handwritten card that reads, "I hope you have a good day."
Our Warriors Drones & Robotics team is headed back to Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia! The team will travel on May 31 to compete against some of the best teams in the country.

Please join us in wishing David McConnell, Zach Hubbard, Sam Gornushenko, and Haakan Kenney the very best of luck as they represent our district on the national stage once again. We are proud of all your hard work. Go Warriors!
2 months ago, Rochester School District
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Five Warriors are headed to Yakima to compete at the WIAA State Track & Field Championships, May 28–30!

Congratulations and best of luck to Dominic Delgado, Bruce Phillips, Le’shawn Hines, Brooklyn Alfonso, and Kenna Pratt as they represent Rochester on the state stage. We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments this season.

Go Warriors!
2 months ago, Rochester School District
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Tonight, the RHS Choir and Band students provided their audience a wonderful evening of music!
2 months ago, Rochester School District
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🎭 Don’t miss the Rochester High School production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! The show opens this weeknd!

Our talented students have been working hard to bring this fun, energetic, and hilarious musical to the stage. Come out and support our RHS performers, crew, and directors for an entertaining evening!

📅 Show Times:
• May 15 – 7:00 PM
• May 16 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• May 18 – 7:00 PM

We hope to see you there!
3 months ago, Rochester School District
Four children, one with a crown, seated on stage with a blue curtain in the background.
Woman in red dress speaking into a microphone on a stage; two people sit at a table behind her.
Five individuals wearing costumes and bibs stand on bleachers, raising their hands and smiling. A blue curtain is in the background.
Three women sitting at a table. The table has a purple banner that reads "Judges" and "SPELLING BEE" on it.
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SUN Bucks Program Available for Families This Summer!

Washington families may qualify for SUN Bucks, a summer grocery benefits program that provides $120 per eligible school-age child to help purchase food while school is out for the summer.

Benefits are loaded onto an EBT card and can be used at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other locations that accept EBT benefits.

Many families who already receive SNAP, TANF, or free/reduced-price school meal benefits will automatically qualify. Other families may need to apply through the SUN Bucks website or complete a Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit application through their school district.

Families should also make sure their mailing address is up to date with DSHS or their child’s school to ensure benefits are delivered correctly.

Learn more at: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3 months ago, Rochester School District
A flyer titled "Learn How SUN Bucks Can Help Your Family!" with an image of a smiling child holding a food item.
A white page with text instructions on enrolling a child in SUN Bucks. Small photos show people interacting with children. QR code, phone number, and website link are included.
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Rochester High School Drama invites you to 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.' A hilarious and heartwarming musical packed with quirky characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of spelling fun! Join us for this crowd-favorite production and cheer on the competitors as they battle it out one word at a time. Audience volunteers may even get the chance to participate in the bee!

📍 Rochester High School
📅 Showtimes: Fri, May 15 at 7:00 PM, Sat, May 16 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM, Mon, May 18 at 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Students, ASB, Military/First Responders, Seniors, RHS Staff, & Children 10 and under

Come support our talented RHS Drama students and enjoy a night full of laughter, music, and spelling surprises!
3 months ago, Rochester School District
A flyer for the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical. It features bees, showtimes, and ticket prices.
RMS and RHS students had a great experience at the “Try a Trade” event at New Market Skill Center!! Students had the opportunity to explore different career pathways, ask questions, and learn directly from professionals working in the trades. Thank you to everyone who helped make this hands-on learning opportunity possible for our students!
3 months ago, Rochester School District
Two people in safety vests stand by a red excavator. One person is seated on it. A building is in the background.
Three workers in a cherry picker on a sunny day. Two are in hard hats, one wears a reflective vest.
Two people in construction gear, including hard hats, stand in front of a building. They hold a tool box and bags.
Orange excavator operating in a gravel area with orange traffic cones. Yellow caution tape is placed in the background.
Crowd at a trade event with a tent, tables, and people in outdoor setting. Trees in the background.
People are at a construction site, working on a project. A woman in a jacket and hard hat stands next to a man in a green hoodie.
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Personal Bests at Montesano! Our Track & Field athletes had an outstanding meet in Montesano yesterday, setting numerous personal bests across multiple events. Their hard work, determination, and commitment are paying off!

Congratulations to all of our student-athletes who achieved new PRs! Keep up the great work, Warriors! 💙💛

3 months ago, Rochester School District
A sports poster shows personal bests for girls and boys in track events. Girls’ events include shot put, discus, and long jump. Boys’ events include 300m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, and 3200m.
Just a reminder that the deadline to turn your ballot is April 28. Ballots can be dropped off at the Grand Mound Center and Fire Station on Albany Rd. If you’d like to learn more about the Water System Capital Levy, please visit: https://www.rochester.wednet.edu/o/rsd/page/capital-levy.
3 months ago, Rochester School District
A poster encourages voting with text "Please Vote" and a blue box labeled "Vote." Deadline is April 28. Ballot drop-off sites are Albany Rd Fire Station and Grand Mound Center.