RPS middle and high school students return to in-person learning It may feel like the first day of school again for many students and families as the Rochester Public School District welcomes all middle and high school students back into the classroom. Posted: Apr 5, 2021 3:16 PM Updated: Apr 5, 2021 7:55 PM Posted By: Jessica Bringe ROCHESTER, Minn. - It may feel like the first day of school again for many students and families as the Rochester Public School District welcomes all middle and high school students back into the classroom. With students required to learn at a distance for nearly a year Willow Creek Principal Andrew Kappel says it’s been a combination of excitement and nerves on their first day back.