News and Events

November 2019

A Note of Thanks

Dear Rochester Family,

There is no better time than the holiday season to celebrate children and to reflect with family and friends.

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Superintendent Dade Names Lynda Quick Deputy Superintendent

Rochester City School District Superintendent Terry Dade is pleased to name Lynda Quick as Deputy Superintendent, effective January 21, 2020.  

  

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Superintendent Dade Names Robert Franklin Chief Financial Officer

The Rochester City School District is pleased to announce that the Board of Education has approved the appointment of Robert Franklin as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 2, 2020. 

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Update on District Financial Issues

On Tuesday, November 12 Superintendent Terry J. Dade updated the Board of Education on its recent financial issues.  

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Dr. Shirley Green Recognized with Charles E. Banks Community Award

The Rochester City School District is proud to announce that Chief of Schools Dr. Shirley JA Green received the Charles E. Banks Community Service Award at the annual Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Charles T. Lunsford Black and Gold Scholarship Gala on October 19, 2019.

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RCSD Announces 6th Annual All Women Rock and Men Award Winners

The Rochester City School District is proud to announce that Marilyn Haile and Wayne Kittelberger were honored at the 6th Annual All Women Rock and Men Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 2, 2019. 

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2019 ROC the Future Parent Leader Award Winners

The Rochester City School District is proud to announce that ROC the Future selected four parents within the District as the recipients of 2019 Parent Leader Awards.   

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Rochester Early Childhood Education Center Provides Educational Opportunities to Families

A Pre-K program for students in the Rochester City School District is now providing additional educational opportunities to adults.  

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RCSD In The Media

Do the Right Thing Award Winner: Second-Grader Calls 911 for Mom’s Medical Emergency (WHEC)

Lawyers for Learning Makes An Impact for Students (The Daily Record)

The Slant Route Podcast: Going to Football School with Monroe coach Jason Muhammad (Democrat and Chronicle)

Four RCSD Schools Recognized for Improvements (WHEC)

Four City Schools in Receivership Show Improvement (City Newspaper)

Round Up for Music Fundraiser will Give Back to Three School Music Programs in Need (News 8)

Bright Spot: Some Very Personal Pumpkins (13 WHAM)

Students Create Furniture Out of Trays (News 8)

U.B. Women’s Basketball Wins, Dyaisha Fair Scores 31 Points (The Buffalo News)

On Record with JoAnn Falletta, Rebecca Gilbert, and ROC Restorative – 11/21 & 11/23/19 (WXXI)

RCSD Hosts Annual Family Engagement Day (News 8)

Connections: Members of the Rochester City School Board Discuss the District’s Financial Problems (WXXI)