Happy New Year
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Happy New Year
Dear RPS Families,
The 2022-23 school year is well underway and I’m proud of all the accomplishments our students have made so far.
- There are early indicators of strong academic growth across all grade levels.
- We have seen improvements in the social-emotional growth of our students.
- Our athletes have competed at both regional and state levels.
- Student artists have taken home awards in a number of areas.
I am looking forward to the new calendar year and the second half of our school year with all that we can accomplish together. Richfield Public Schools are and will remain a great place for every individual to learn, grow and excel.
Best wishes for the new year,
Superintendent Steven Unowsky
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The Minnesota Department of Education released the 2022 graduation rates. We are excited to share that we have made consistent gains in many areas and that Richfield High School’s four-year graduation rate (88.9%) exceeds the statewide graduation rate of 83.6% by 5.3 percentage points.
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We are thrilled to share that we have made significant progress in our commitment to clean energy. Over the past decade, we've added 1.15 megawatts of solar across five of our schools, making us a shining example of rooftop solar for school districts.
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Each year, students in grades 3 through 12 take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). Assessments begin in April and go through the beginning of May.
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School district leaders from across the metro testified at the state capitol on education issues. Read more about our 2023 RPS Legislative Platform.
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In early childhood classrooms, we create an environment where students see themselves, their racial identities, and their lived experiences every day.
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In her book The Purple Dot, Remi Axelson addresses the complicated topic of divorce in a way elementary students can easily understand it.