Bamber Valley Elementary School, Rochester, MN

10/29/2026

Join us this Friday for our walk-in hiring event for Education Support Professionals (ESPs). Becoming an Education Support Professional (ESP) is a great first step to starting a fulfilling career in the district.

General ESP: Starting hourly rate: $21.00 - $22.24
Specialized ESP: Starting Hourly Rate: $22.25 - $23.24
Intensive ESP: Starting Hourly Rate: $23.25 - $25.49

The hiring event will take place Friday, October 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edison Building, 615 7th St SW, Rochester, MN.

10/28/2026

We're just along for the ride! We followed Century High School Principal Patrick Breen in the homecoming parade and caught conversations, candy, and Clydesdale... fun. Thanks for making this parade a great one, Century community!

10/23/2026

October is disability awareness month! Our students at RAIL (Rochester Academy for Independent Living) show us how they make the most of the resources in front of them. José Hernandez is a first-year student at RAIL and creates videos on TikTok talking about his condition and empowering people who look like him.

10/22/2026

Are you ready to Croc the school tomorrow? It's Croctober and tomorrow is National Croc Day, if your student loves to wear their crocs, tomorrow is the perfect Crocortunity. (Ok ok, that last one was a doosey).

10/21/2026

The Rochester Public Schools (RPS) School Board on Tuesday, October 20, approved RPS 2030, the district's new strategic plan. The plan sets the direction for the district's work over the next four years and is organized around four priorities: Challenging Learning, Purposeful Pathways, Supportive Communities, and Organizational Excellence. Read the full plan: https://www.rochesterschools.org/rps-2030

10/21/2026

Spending time volunteering at school is more than just lending a hand - it’s about giving your time, sharing smiles, inspiring young minds, and creating connections! Every volunteer brings something valuable to our schools. Your time and talents make great impact on our students and staff! Learn more about volunteering at RPS by visiting our website at volunteer.rochesterschools.org

10/21/2026

Maybe you've seen the words "permanent school fund" around and have been wondering what it means and why it will be on the ballot this fall. Note that to support the amendment, you must vote “YES.” Leaving the question blank counts as a "NO" vote. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Early Voting and absentee voting have begun.

10/19/2026

The October 19 Bamber Broadcast is out now! Be sure to check your email for the link to watch this week's broadcast and catch the latest news at Bamber!

10/19/2026

Artificial Intelligence... It's changing the world, and what do RPS students think about it? As we embark on our new RPS 2030 Strategic Plan, which has a focus on developing policies on the use of AI, we wanted insights from students. Watch the latest installment of SUPT in the Halls to hear their ideas on navigating the continuous evolution of digital technology.

10/19/2026

The RPS School Board will meet tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in the Edison Board Room (615 7th St SW). On the agenda for tomorrow’s regular meeting is: Enrollment Update and RPS 2030 Strategic Plan Recommendation.

If you cannot attend in person, you can livestream the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/isd535.

You can view all full meeting agendas at https://rochesterschools.org/simbli.

10/16/2026

Our first G.O.A.T. Award of the 2026-2027 school year goes to Rochester Mayo High School science teacher, Blake Julian!
Mr. Julian was nominated by staff and students for his commitment to inclusion, dedication to student success, and continued enthusiasm and energy.
"Mr. Julian deserves to be recognized as the G.O.A.T. because he consistently goes above and beyond for his students. No matter how challenging or dull the material may seem, he always brings energy and dedication to every lesson. Even on difficult days, he refuses to let negativity show—he inspires us, keeps us engaged, and proves that great teaching can make any topic meaningful. Mr. Julian is not just a teacher, he is a role model whose commitment and positivity set him apart from everyone else."

10/16/2026

Students, have you ever wanted to be mayor for a day? Submit your essay to this contest!

What would you do if you were mayor for a day?

Rochester students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are invited to put their ideas into action by participating in the League of Minnesota Cities' annual Mayor for a Day Essay Contest!

This is a great opportunity for young people to get creative, think about their community, and share what matters most to them.
Students have a chance to win $100 and be featured in Minnesota Cities magazine.

The deadline to enter is Friday, December 11, 2026.

Learn more and submit your essay: https://www.rochestermn.gov/news/posts/rochester-students-invited-to-enter-mayor-for-a-day-essay-contest/

10/14/2026

This is a reminder that there is no school on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16 for MEA Break. Enjoy your long weekend and we'll see you back on Monday!

10/14/2026

Today, 38 students from Bamber Valley Elementary and Gage Elementary joined forces at the Edison Building to collaborate and get trained in being a Reading Mentor for younger students. These students will be mentoring Kindergarten students for about 10 minutes every single day before school starts.

The students heard from a couple of Keynote Mentors in the community, including Adrianna Cordell, who was once a Reading Mentor herself and is now a teacher in the district. Abdi "Axe" Ahmed also came in to discuss leadership and opportunities to make a difference for the students.

Students worked hard during training because they know they have an important role in mentoring younger students and providing opportunities for them to succeed.

10/12/2026

The Bamber Broadcast is available- Be sure to check your email now for the link to watch it!

10/07/2026

Beavers on Parade!!! It was shared that this was the biggest turnout ever for RPS Walk and Roll to School Day thanks to our amazing families! Check your email for a special edition newsletter with links to local news coverage. Go BEAVERS!!!!

10/07/2026

Happy feet, happy kids, happy school! Today students from Bamber Valley Elementary School took part in the annual National Walk & Roll to School Day! We loved watching our students demonstrate safe walking routes while sharing an important message to our community: safety comes first! Thank you to our community partners for helping make this event a success.

10/05/2026

Hey Bamber families- Don't forget to check your email for the link to this week's Broadcast! Lots of info so you don't want to miss it!

10/05/2026

Looking for some new BVE spirit gear? Want to show your pride and look awesome? Shop the BVE spirit store, sponsored by the PTO, until it closes on 10-23-26.

https://bambervalley.stmanes.com/