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2026-27 School Selection is Now Open!

Children of city residents entering Kindergarten, 7th, and 9th grade can choose the school they want to attend this September. Apply now through February 13, 2026.

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Monroe Red Jackets win the NYS Championship!

Congratulations to the boys football team from James Monroe High School. For the first time in RCSD history, they have brought home a state championship, defeating Sleepy Hollow of Westchester County by a score of 34–0 at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse.

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Join Dr. Rosser for a Fireside Chat

Mark your calendars! Dr. Rosser is hosting quarterly community conversations this school year. This is your chance to hear directly from him and ask questions about how the District is responding to student needs.

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Strive for Five this School Year!

Join us in our community effort to make daily attendance a priority and help all students across our District to Strive For Five!

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Upcoming Events

Dr. Rosser visits School 45 Day 1 2025-26
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"We know that while challenges exist, they also bring opportunities to reimagine what is possible for our students. I am unwavering in the belief that a high-quality education is every child’s civil right, and we will keep this at the heart of all we do."

- Superintendent Dr. Eric Jay Rosser

Learn about Dr. Rosser's 100-day plan for Rochester