RCS Be Inspired - Voices impacting K-12 education

RCS Be Inspired, Episode 6, Charity Week

Each year, student council leaders from Adams, Rochester and Stoney Creek high schools organize a combined Charity Week to raise money for a cause that’s important to them. In 2026, RCS donated over $86,000 to Samsmile for mental health advocacy and suicide prevention efforts.

RCS Be Inspired, Episode 5, Competitive Cheer Program

The Rochester Community School District’s competitive cheer program in Michigan has been described in the local and national media as dominant, elite, a powerhouse, and an unprecedented display of success for one community. We are here to talk with our amazing competitive head cheer coaches from Rochester Adams, Stoney Creek and Rochester high schools to learn more about our winning programs and legacy of excellence.

RCS Be Inspired, Episode 4, CTE and Work-based Learning

Rochester Community Schools offers many different pathways for success. Students now have the ability to learn career skills in high school that make them employable directly after graduation and can also serve as foundation to advance their education. Today, we are talking about career and technical education opportunities, while focusing on our work-based learning programs.

RCS Be Inspired, Episode 3, AP Capstone Diploma Program

When we think about college admissions, Rochester Community Schools in Michigan offers educational opportunities that can give students a competitive edge. This podcast segment showcases the AP Capstone Diploma, arigorous two-year academic program for high school scholars.

RCS Be Inspired, Episode 2, Leveraging AI, a student perspective

"When we think about approaches to support personalized and adaptive learning, innovation, communication, accessibility, and data-driven instruction, we have to consider the vast possibilities and efficiencies associated with artificial intelligence, or AI." -RCS Superintendent Nicholas Russo