News and Events

March 2020

RCSD Updates and Resources About COVID-19

The Rochester City School District is committed to providing families and staff with updates on COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus, as the situation is rapidly evolving. 

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RCSD COVID-19 Support Hotline

The Rochester City School District has established a hotline for families regarding COVID-19 resources.

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Meals During School Closures

In collaboration and support from the City of Rochester, meals and recreation are available for city school-age children in Rochester.

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Student Placement Services

The deadline for entering the School Choice Lottery has been extended until Thursday, April 30.

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Computer Usage and Internet Service While Schools are Closed

Beginning on Monday, April 6, the Rochester City School District will begin providing a Chromebook to any student in grades 6 through 12 who has not yet received one this school year.

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Additional COVID-19 Resources

The RCSD Family Help Desk is an online resource for parents to submit questions. District staff will send a response to parent question(s) based on an e-mail address provided at registration.

RCSD Learns includes e ducational resources for families to use outside of school walls. If your child does not know their student ID or password, please call our Support hotline at 585-262-8700.

Questions about RCSD Special Education?

Please view this message from Kisha Morgan, the Chief of Special Education and Specialized Programs, or please call 262-8220.

Local, County, State, and Federal Resources

City of Rochester COVID-19 Support for Children and Families

Monroe County Health Department COVID-19

NYS Department of Health Information on COVID-19

NYSED: Resources for Mental Health and Talking to Young People About COVID-19

CDC COVID-19 Resources and Information

Child Care Resources for Families

NYS Office of Children and Family Services: Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies

YMCA and Monroe County Schools Partner for Emergency School Age Care

Read Aloud With Superintendent Dade

Knuffle Bunny

Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion

Don't Feed the Coos

Giraffes Can't Dance

Sunny Days

Beautiful

Pig the Pug

Abuela

Superintendent Dade Unveils 2020 - 21 Proposed Budget

Superintendent Terry Dade unveiled his 2020 - 21 proposed budget to the Board of Education on Thursday, March 26.

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RCSD In the Media

Members of the Community Gather to Honor Garth Fagan Dance

Rochester’s Edison Tech Upgrades Classrooms to Better Train Students

Multi-Million Dollar Renovations Unveiled at Edison Tech

Renovations Unveiled at Edison Career and Technology High School

Renovations on Edison Career and Technology High School Revealed

Edison Tech Ribbon Cutting

Inspirational Leader’s Difficult Past Fuels Her Fight for Student Equity

RCSD Working With Community Partners on Free Meal Programs in Case Schools Shutdown

Monroe County Announces Resources for Child Care, Students, Food During State of Emergency

Monroe County, City of Rochester, Announce Food Distribution Sites and Other Resources

R-Centers, RCSD to Provide Meals for Children While City Schools are Closed

Foodlink, RCSD Working Closely to Keep Students Fed Amid Coronavirus Closures

Rochester Teacher Goes Door-to-Door To Keep the Learning Going

RCSD Leaders Keep Focus on Students’ Academic Engagement Amid Virus Closures

Tens of Thousands of Meals Going to Kids, Families in COVID-19 Crisis

RCSD Offering Resources To Students While In-Person Classes are Canceled

Watch Live: RCSD Superintendent Gives Update Amid COVID-19 Outbreak, School Closures

RCSD Recognized for Celebrating Arthur Ashe Legacy Day

Teacher Posts Videos to Help Students Adjust to Life Outside School

RCSD’s Free Wireless Hot Spots to Students Bridge Digital Divide Amid Outbreak

RCSD Preparing for Distance Learning Long-Term If Necessary

RCSD Superintendent Terry Dade

Connections: RCSD Superintendent Terry Dade On His Draft Budget