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Teach Rochester

The Rochester City School District is committed to recruiting, growing, and retaining a diverse and highly effective workforce that reflects the community we serve. Through Teach Rochester, we are building pathways for individuals who are passionate about education to become classroom teachers and school leaders in RCSD.

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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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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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Learn more about the 2026-27 Budget Process for the RCSD. This graphic features a picture of graduates with a blue filter with the District's reader logo
2026-27 Budget Process

Learn more about the Rochester City School District's budget process for the 2026-27 school year, including the preliminary draft budget, Superintendent and State Monitor presentations, and calendar of upcoming budget meetings.

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Upcoming Events

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Testimonial: Motto Mission and Vision

Our Motto
We are not Spectators.  We are members of a TEAM.

Our Mission
Roberto Clemente School No. 8 is a school where we enjoy the adventure of learning and promote the highest levels of achievement for all. We respect our school, the people in it and the work we create. We recognize that as a TEAM we are stronger together than we are apart.

Our Vision
Roberto Clemente School 8 strives to provide every student and adult the skills and resources necessary to become active, self-motivated, and lifelong learners.