City of Rochester Hills- Government

08/28/2026

The school year is off and running and our School Resource Officers already got their photos back! How did they do?!?

The SROs from Oakland County Sheriff's Office and Rochester Police Michigan are the best of the best, and our students in Rochester Community Schools, MI and Avondale School District are lucky to have them. Here's to a great 2026-27 school year!

08/25/2026

While the beach at Spencer Park may close Labor Day weekend, there's still so much to do at this hidden gem in Rochester Hills! Come enjoy the cooler weather with a picnic, a hike, a game of volleyball, or catch fish off the new pier.

08/24/2026

It's hard to believe summer break is over and students are heading back to school today! Be sure to keep an eye out for students in the morning and afternoons, and stop for our school buses. Here's to a wonderful 2026-27 school year, Rochester Hills!

08/21/2026

Art isn’t just for the experts - it’s the heart of our local community! In this episode of Right Down the Street, Mayor Barnett stops by Paint Creek Center for the Arts to chat with Executive Director Shaun Hayes. They dive deeper into the local art scene and discover how the PCCA powers the region's creativity year-round.

From finding the perfect class for beginners to celebrating 60 years of the nationally ranked Art & Apples Festival, Shaun shares why hands-on, handcrafted art matters more than ever in a screen-dominated world - identifying just how simple it is for anyone in Rochester Hills to get involved.

Listen anywhere you get your podcasts or watch the episode on YouTube. Links to both are in the comments! https://youtu.be/XbxUbPlVTmk?si=0Rz6QzUWfN7nAhfC

08/20/2026

We are a week removed from the Brooklands Block Party and still can't stop thinking about how much fun we had! The foam party, the face painting, the tie dye station, the animals...all of it was amazing! Oh, and we cannot forget about our awesome entrepreneurs with the RHising Market. The Block Party was such a great way to close out summer!

08/17/2026

Make a friendly face the first and last thing our students see on their way to and from school!

As a Crossing Guard, you play a vital role in protecting our kids by managing traffic and giving parents peace of mind as their children cross busy streets each day. You get to serve your community and earn $17/hour with a part-time, flexible schedule that fits easily into your routine.

Step up for our students and help keep our kids safe. Apply today at rochesterhills.org/jobs.

08/14/2026

The City of Rochester Hills has a new Director of Public Services and it's a familiar face! Please join us congratulating Tracey Balint - the City's first female DPS director - on her well-deserved promotion after more than 22 years of service to our community.

Tracey holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan. She has successfully led major capital improvement initiatives, growing the City's annual capital investment program from approximately $8 million to $20 million while securing significant state and federal grant funding. Tracey has been an outstanding leader over the course of her career and we cannot wait to see this team further excel under her guidance.

08/13/2026

The Green Schools program is back and students at Brewster Elementary, Rochester High School Falcons, West Middle School, and the Rochester Hills Public Library are looking for your support! Check out their projects and donate your points by Aug. 31. https://greenschoolsprogram.com/

08/11/2026

Our commitment to green spaces comes alive when our community gets to experience them firsthand!

Through the restoration of our native prairie habitats, we’re not just protecting vital pollinators and local ecosystems, we’re creating spaces where families can connect with nature. Programs like our recent "Swoop n' Scoop: Insects" bring environmental stewardship to life, giving kids a hands-on look at the thriving wildlife supported by our stewardship.

Rochester's Avon Nature Study Area is a restored prairie habitat that was once overrun by invasive species but now is teeming with native wildlife.

08/11/2026

We want to hear from you!

Your feedback is needed as we shape the future of our parks, roads, mobility, and community stewardship through our Blueprint 4 Innovation.

There are three interactive maps where you can share recommended feedback on parks, roads, and traffic safety that can be found at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/90163d1277c04644b83bd50dbc7f608d/page/Community-Engagement