Tonight is the FINAL Performance! You won’t want to miss it! After a fantastic weekend of performances, RHS Drama is wrapping up their latest production This Murder Was Staged TONIGHT, December 15 at 7:00 PM. This fast-paced murder mystery turned comedy had audiences laughing all night on Saturday. When the body of a demanding director is discovered on stage during opening night, everyone becomes a suspect—and the chaos that follows is pure fun! Ticket Prices: $12 Adults, $10 Students, RSD Staff, ASB, Seniors, First Responders & Military, $8 Children (10 & under). Bring your friends, bring your family, and be ready to laugh—this is one wild ride you don’t want to miss!
Winter Break is Almost Here! A reminder to our Rochester families that Winter Break begins Friday, December 19 and continues through January 2. School will resume on Monday, January 5. Please note that Thursday, December 18 is a half day for all students. The District Office will be closed to the public throughout the break. Parents and guardians can find early release schedules here: https://www.rochester.wednet.edu/page/school-hours-and-phone-numbers. We hope all of our Warrior families enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful winter break!
Huge congratulations to Ethan Rodriguez for signing his National Letter of Intent to play football for the University of Idaho - Home of the Vandals! We are so proud of all the hard work and dedication Ethan has put in on and off the field. Vandal Nation is gaining a great one!
Rochester School District Gives Back! We are proud of our Rochester students for collecting over 900 pounds of food for our community! Thanks to the hard work and generosity from our schools, a total of 938 pounds of food was donated to support the ROOF Food Bank.
ROOF shared that this donation made a tremendous impact during their busiest time of year. In November alone, they distributed 20,000+ pounds of food to 480 households, supporting 1,247 individuals. They also provided Thanksgiving meals to 241 families in need.
A HUGE thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping support our community.
ROOF shared that this donation made a tremendous impact during their busiest time of year. In November alone, they distributed 20,000+ pounds of food to 480 households, supporting 1,247 individuals. They also provided Thanksgiving meals to 241 families in need.
A HUGE thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping support our community.
Thank You, Board President Thomas Trott!
We want to express our sincere appreciation to Thomas Trott for his dedicated service on the School Board for the past four years, including his crucial role as this year's School Board President!
Thomas brought a spirit of collaboration and deep community understanding to his work. His dedication to our students goes hand-in-hand with his vital role serving the community through West Thurston Fire.
We are immensely grateful for his four years of service, thoughtful leadership, and his commitment to building strong connections between our schools and the community. We wish him the best in his future endeavors!
We want to express our sincere appreciation to Thomas Trott for his dedicated service on the School Board for the past four years, including his crucial role as this year's School Board President!
Thomas brought a spirit of collaboration and deep community understanding to his work. His dedication to our students goes hand-in-hand with his vital role serving the community through West Thurston Fire.
We are immensely grateful for his four years of service, thoughtful leadership, and his commitment to building strong connections between our schools and the community. We wish him the best in his future endeavors!
This evening the RHS bands and choirs presented an uplifting winter concert!
A Legacy of Service: Recognizing Michael Langer
Please join us in expressing our deepest gratitude to School Board Director Michael Langer for his 12 years of dedicated service (2013–2025).
Director Langer’s commitment to our district has been foundational. He leaves a lasting legacy built on thoughtful leadership, steady collaboration, and a commitment to inclusion for all students.
He was instrumental in shaping our strategic direction, expanding mental health supports, and ensuring every student has access to academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Thank you, Director Langer, for being a caring and approachable advocate and for your tireless commitment to building strong schools and a strong community. We appreciate you!
Please join us in expressing our deepest gratitude to School Board Director Michael Langer for his 12 years of dedicated service (2013–2025).
Director Langer’s commitment to our district has been foundational. He leaves a lasting legacy built on thoughtful leadership, steady collaboration, and a commitment to inclusion for all students.
He was instrumental in shaping our strategic direction, expanding mental health supports, and ensuring every student has access to academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Thank you, Director Langer, for being a caring and approachable advocate and for your tireless commitment to building strong schools and a strong community. We appreciate you!
Thank you, West Thurston Fire for stepping up for our kids! Yesterday, they donated a supply of warm coats for teens in our community. These coats will be distributed directly to students who need them, ensuring they can stay warm and focused during these cold months.
We are grateful for partners like West Thurston Fire who look out for our Rochester students and families.
We are grateful for partners like West Thurston Fire who look out for our Rochester students and families.
We love hearing about our students finding their path! Check out these photos Renee Hubbard shared of her son, Zachariah Hubbard, during his recent visit to the University of Idaho in Moscow. We are proud that our GEAR UP program was able to help cover some of the expenses and provide support for Zach's trip!
Renee shared this heartfelt message with us: "Thank you for all your help with this trip. Zach was able to meet the drone professor and get all his questions answered. This trip helped him decide that this is the place for him. Thank you all so much!!!"
Thank you GEAR UP for making this happen and congratulations, Zachariah! We can't wait to see what you achieve!
Renee shared this heartfelt message with us: "Thank you for all your help with this trip. Zach was able to meet the drone professor and get all his questions answered. This trip helped him decide that this is the place for him. Thank you all so much!!!"
Thank you GEAR UP for making this happen and congratulations, Zachariah! We can't wait to see what you achieve!
Get ready for a night of mystery and drama! RHS Drama is proud to present their Winter 2025 production, "This Murder Was Staged," by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzarella, and directed by Victoria Osborne!
Join us to figure out the mystery behind the stage lights! Showtimes: Sat. 12/13 @ 2 PM and 7 PM, Mon, 12/15 @ 7 PM
Ticket Prices: $12 Adults, $10 Students, ASB, First Responders, Military, Senior Citizens, RHS Teachers & Staf, $8 Children 10 and under
Support our talented students and enjoy a fantastic show! We can't wait to see you there!
Join us to figure out the mystery behind the stage lights! Showtimes: Sat. 12/13 @ 2 PM and 7 PM, Mon, 12/15 @ 7 PM
Ticket Prices: $12 Adults, $10 Students, ASB, First Responders, Military, Senior Citizens, RHS Teachers & Staf, $8 Children 10 and under
Support our talented students and enjoy a fantastic show! We can't wait to see you there!
Breakfast with Santa at Rochester Middle School on Saturday, 12/13, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Sponsored by Rochester High School Student Government.
Sponsored by Rochester High School Student Government.
Come support our Fine Arts programs next week! Please check your email for further information.
This month, our schools have been recognizing and celebrating National Native American Heritage month. This is an important time dedicated to celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native peoples, and to acknowledge the significant contributions of Native Americans to our nation and communities.
As the holiday season begins, our school district wants to extend the deepest gratitude to our students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and engaged community members. You are the reason our schools thrive. We wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are truly thankful for you all.
We are proud to announce that one of our exceptional seniors, Brian Herrera Cisneros, has been named the Pre-Electrical Technician Student of the Quarter at New Market Skills Center!
This well-deserved award recognizes Brian's hard work, dedication, and exceptional contributions to the Pre-Electrical Technician program. He was presented with his Student of the Quarter certificate by Chris Bradshaw, Director of Student Services, during the New Market Student Recognition Ceremony.
Congratulations, Brian! We are so proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to see what you achieve next!
#StudentOfTheQuarter #NewMarketSkills #StudentSuccess #FutureElectrician #ProudDistrict
This well-deserved award recognizes Brian's hard work, dedication, and exceptional contributions to the Pre-Electrical Technician program. He was presented with his Student of the Quarter certificate by Chris Bradshaw, Director of Student Services, during the New Market Student Recognition Ceremony.
Congratulations, Brian! We are so proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to see what you achieve next!
#StudentOfTheQuarter #NewMarketSkills #StudentSuccess #FutureElectrician #ProudDistrict
Some of our freshman and sophomore students had a great day touring Pacific Lutheran University thanks to our dedicated Gear-Up Team! They explored the campus, learned about college life, and took an important step toward their future. Would you like your high school student to take a college tour? Encourage them to reach out to the Gear-Up Team - gearup@rochester.wednet.edu.
Veterans Day: A Day to Remember and Thank
We pause today to recognize the profound courage and commitment of all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. To the veterans, active military members, and military families of the Rochester School District and beyond—thank you for your service!
As a reminder, all RSD schools and district offices are closed today.
We encourage everyone to take a moment to honor a veteran today.
We pause today to recognize the profound courage and commitment of all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. To the veterans, active military members, and military families of the Rochester School District and beyond—thank you for your service!
As a reminder, all RSD schools and district offices are closed today.
We encourage everyone to take a moment to honor a veteran today.
REMINDER: There will be no school on Tuesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans' Day.
Have a great week!
Do you plan to attend a post season high school athletic event? You can scan the QR code to prepay for your tickets through GOFAN. REMINDER! District games cost a little bit more to get in, and debit cards are not accepted (students w/ ASB $6, Students w/o ASB $8). GO WARRIORS!
STATE-BOUND! Huge congratulations to our amazing high school cross country runners, Kenzi Blankenship and Kian Christiansen, who both qualified for the State Championship! Kenzi finished 21st and Kian finished 15th at the regional meet. They are heading to Pasco to compete on Saturday, November 18th. Way to go, Kenzi and Kian—we're so proud! Best of luck at State!
