About Our School
Nestled in the northeast of Rochester, Kellogg Middle School is more than just a place to learn — it’s a community where students grow, connect, and discover who they are. Since becoming a middle school in 1989, Kellogg has been dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential through curiosity, creativity, and care. With a rich history, welcoming classrooms, and a staff who truly believe in their students, Kellogg continues to be a place where everyone belongs and every day brings new opportunities to learn and succeed.
What makes Kellogg special
A global & gifted learning community: Kellogg celebrates the diverse stories of all our students. We are proud to be one of the hosts of the district’s Newcomers Program, welcoming students from around the world, as well as specialized sections of the Advanced Learning program. This unique blend of perspectives ensures that every student is met at their individual level and challenged to grow.
Hands-on, real-world experience: We believe learning should go beyond textbooks. Our students recently partnered with Rochester Area Builders to construct a real two-story playhouse, learning tool safety, budgeting, and teamwork. By turning class time into real-world projects, we help students build the independence and practical skills they need for a fulfilling path ahead.
The CARE philosophy: We take a restorative, community-based approach to student growth through our CARE program (Common Academy for Restoration and Empathy). By focusing on rebuilding relationships and understanding rather than just consequences, we have seen repeat offenses drop, creating a safer, more supportive environment for everyone.
Our Mission at Kellogg
Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, independence, and resilience to pursue a fulfilling path.
Challenged to Strive. Supported to Thrive.
Our Districtwide Values
Providing exceptional opportunities to succeed
We offer an extraordinary level of opportunities, classes, and experiences. Our standard of excellence ensures more than one path to success.
Building belonging and connection
By celebrating differences and embracing individual perspectives, we cultivate a vibrant sense of community and culture that benefits students, staff, and families.
Ensuring excellence through evidence
We offer an extraordinary level of opportunities, classes, and experiences. Our standard of excellence ensures more than one path to success.
Supporting the whole student
Through nurturing social skills and emotional wellbeing, we meet each student’s needs to help them flourish on their unique path.
Digging deeper for real-world application
We go beyond convention by fostering critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, and deeper learning for success here in Rochester and beyond.
Investing in our community’s future
As the heart of a community focused on lifelong learning, we prepare the next generation of thinkers and doers.