Rochester Schools Soar to New Beginnings | Rochester News

School bells ring across Western New York as over 20,000 students kick off the 2026-2027 school year, with Rochester City School District leading the charge. Montessori Academy School 53, now in its own building after three years of growth, launched with a soaring theme: “Soaring to Success.” Principals across districts like Brighton, Gates-Chili, and Greece also welcomed students back, signaling a region-wide return to learning. With fresh starts and big goals, the focus is on building strong foundations for a productive academic year ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3bd2e05e9a3040e4