Dakota Middle School - Rochester, MN

Dakota Middle School - Rochester, MN In the Fall of 2022, Rochester Public Schools will be opening Dakota Middle School for neighborhood students. These terms are subject to change.

Dakota is a neighborhood middle school located in NW Rochester, MN. T͟e͟r͟m͟s͟ ͟o͟f͟ ͟U͟s͟e͟

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Join Rochester Public Schools at our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Mixer for an evening of community, conversation,...
06/04/2026

Join Rochester Public Schools at our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Mixer for an evening of community, conversation, and connection as we prepare to launch American Sign Language (ASL) at our high schools in the 2026-2027 school year.

Come meet ASL teachers and district staff, learn more about our ASL program, and share ideas, perspectives, and community voice. This event is open-house style, and light refreshments will be provided.

The JM Fall Dance team will be holding tryouts on May 19th and May 20th in the JM gym from 4-6PM. Tryouts are open to st...
04/23/2026

The JM Fall Dance team will be holding tryouts on May 19th and May 20th in the JM gym from 4-6PM. Tryouts are open to students who will be in grades 9-12 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Here is the link to sign up- https://forms.gle/SZYrVs9NzaVQB5yW9

The Scholastic "Buy One, Get One" Book Fair is coming to Dakota Middle School!  Stock up for the summer.  SAVE THE DATE ...
04/22/2026

The Scholastic "Buy One, Get One" Book Fair is coming to Dakota Middle School! Stock up for the summer. SAVE THE DATE for May 12th, 13th and 14th. Preview books at the fair and/or set up a book fair eWallet for your student to shop. Click on the following link for more information: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/dakotamiddleschool

Summer Program Registration is now open!
04/16/2026

Summer Program Registration is now open!

PTSA Updates
04/06/2026

PTSA Updates

This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3 for Spring Break. Additionally, o...
03/27/2026

This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3 for Spring Break. Additionally, our Registration and Records Department and Human Resources Department at the Edison Building will be closed that week.

Join us in celebrating the amazing people who make our schools a place where every student thrives in school and in life...
03/19/2026

Join us in celebrating the amazing people who make our schools a place where every student thrives in school and in life. As a small gesture of gratitude, we're continuing our annual tradition by inviting you to share a few words of encouragement with a staff member who has made a positive impact on you or your student. Your message can go a long way in brightening someone's day and reminding them just how appreciated they are. This year's cards are a nod to Rochester landmarks.

Visit https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/staff-appreciation and choose a card (or two) to send a brief, heartfelt message. We'll make sure your words are delivered to staff members during the week of May 11-15. Submissions will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10.

After-school club registration is open from March 23 through April 9. With a wide variety of exciting activities to choo...
03/18/2026

After-school club registration is open from March 23 through April 9. With a wide variety of exciting activities to choose from, there’s something for everyone—whether you want to try something new, build your skills, or hang out with friends. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun!

Come and enjoy!
03/16/2026

Come and enjoy!

RPS is canceling school tomorrow, Monday, March 16, in anticipation of the blizzard warning issued by the National Weath...
03/15/2026

RPS is canceling school tomorrow, Monday, March 16, in anticipation of the blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service.

Here's what this means:
- Due to the anticipated severity of the storm, this is a complete district building closure. We will not be clearing parking lots until the storm has passed.
- School Age Child Care will be closed.
- All PAIIR, Preschool Age Child Care, Preschool, and Community Education daytime and evening classes for early childhood, youth, adults, and adults with exceptional abilities are canceled.
- Hawthorne Education Center is closed.
- All community building rentals are canceled.
- All Professional Growth Academy classes are canceled.
- All after-school activities and athletics are canceled.

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5501 65th Street NW
Rochester, MN
55901

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