Rochester Community Education

10/17/2026

Get ready for the ACT with Rochester Community Education & Advantage Prep!

Our upcoming Advantage ACT Prep courses help students in grades 10–12 build confidence and strengthen test-taking skills. Students will explore strategies for time management, overcoming test anxiety, and tackling math, reading, English and science questions.

Choose from in-person classes beginning October 31 or live virtual classes beginning November 8.

Registration is open! Explore your options and register today.
https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/27507/2026-fall-youth/advantage-act-test-preparation-in-person-course-gr-10-12%E2%80%941

10/17/2026

SACC and Mighty Oaks PACC will be closed for PM session on Friday, October 23rd

Hoover PACC will be CLOSED all day Friday, October 23rd

Our staff will be attending the Minnesota Community Education Association (MCEA) SACC Conference

10/16/2026

Looking for opportunities to learn something new, stay active and connect with others?

Rochester Community Education's Adults with Exceptional Abilities (AwEA) program offers a variety of classes and activities designed for adults with disabilities. From arts and recreation to wellness and social activities, there's something for a wide range of interests and abilities!

Explore upcoming classes, find something that interests you and register today!
https://rochesterschools.arux.app/courses/category/79/adults-with-exceptional-abilities

10/15/2026

Interested in joining RPS Ski Club this winter? Join us for Ski Club Information Night on Wednesday, October 28, from 7–8 PM at the John Adams Auditorium!

Open to students in grades 5–12, Ski Club offers opportunities to ski or snowboard at Welch Village, build skills and enjoy time on the slopes with friends.

Come learn more about the upcoming season, how Ski Club works and what you need to know before registering. We hope to see you there!

10/09/2026

We're excited to welcome Sarah Strauss, a Minnesota GreenCorps member, to Community Education!

Through her service, Sarah will help our team explore more sustainable practices, reduce waste and encourage environmentally friendly habits throughout our programs. We're looking forward to learning from Sarah.

Minnesota GreenCorps is an AmeriCorps program.

10/07/2026

In case you missed us on Midwest Access yesterday, Stephanie, our Adults with Exceptional Abilities Program Coordinator, stopped by to share more about Chair Yoga!
This inclusive class uses a chair for support to make movement comfortable and accessible for every body, including those in wheelchairs. Participants will gently stretch, improve mobility and explore the benefits of yoga in a fun, supportive environment.
Register now: https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/27403/2026-fall-adults-with-exceptional-abilities/chair-yoga

Chair Yoga is for EVERY BODY. Find out how you can sign up for classes through Rochester Community Education today at 4:00!

10/02/2026

Find Your Voice with Poetry Out Loud!
Registration is now open for the free Poetry Out Loud prep course!
Students will meet Tuesday evenings to prepare 2–3 poems for the local competition, building confidence and performance skills along the way. Local winners will advance to regionals in February. Classes begin November 17.
Learn more and register: https://arux.link/jy2HYq

Registration is open for this year's Poetry Out Loud prep course! Classes will meet on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8pm, Nov 17-Jan 19 to get ready for the local competition on January 26.
Register for free today with Rochester Community Education: https://arux.link/jy2HYg

09/29/2026

Join us online for Farmer’s Market Soups Cook Along and cook along from your own kitchen as instructor Kirsten Madaus prepares colorful, cozy soups perfect for the season. You can follow along live or simply watch, ask questions and save the recipes for later.

Sunday, Oct. 4 | 3:30–5 p.m.
Live virtual class
$25 | Ages 18+

Learn more and register:
https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/27447/2026-fall-adult-catalog/farmer-s-market-soups-cook-along-live-virtual

09/28/2026

This November, voters in Independent School District #535 will choose representatives to fill four (4) open seats on the School Board. Voters may select up to four candidates on their ballot. The candidates running in this nonpartisan election are listed below in alphabetical order:

Joe "Joe(Y)" Christenson
Justin M. Cook
Pat "Pot" Farmer
Ana Folpe
Flora Howie
Josh Koestler
Joe LaForge
Jean Marvin
Cathy Nathan
John Peck

School board positions will be listed on the back of the ballot. More information about each candidate can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov.

09/28/2026

Looking for something unique to experience this fall? Head to Mayo Planetarium for The Blue in the Distance, a one-of-a-kind evening featuring live music and immersive fulldome visuals of Minnesota landscapes. Watch the planetarium dome come to life as musicians from Zeitgeist perform live.

Monday, Oct. 19 | 7–8:30 p.m.
Mayo High School Planetarium
$10 | Suggested for ages 10+

Space is limited! Learn more and register: https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/28103/2026-fall-adult-catalog/mayo-planetarium-s-the-blue-in-the-distance