ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, February 16, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
2/18 - Sadie Hawkins Dance
3/10 - End of 3rd Quarter
3/20 - 3/24 Spring Break
NEW TODAY AT RHS
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL GAME TONIGHT
The Girls Basketball team plays Springfield HS in the Regional Championship game tonight, Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the RAC. The gates will open at 6:00 p.m. and the admission price is $5.00 for everyone. Students are not free, as it is an IHSA postseason game. Please come out and cheer on the Lady Rockets!
POST SEASON CONCESSION STAND HELP NEEDED
The Athletic Boosters are excited that we have so many postseason events for our boys and girls basketball teams to play at home, but we really need help in staffing the concessions. Please take an opportunity to show your school spirit by giving back and helping for a shift! Concession Stand Volunteer Sign Up Link
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 2-16-23
RHS riders on Bus #25 please wait in the HS cafeteria after school until your shuttle bus arrives to pick you up and take you home. PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING LATE BUSES TO THE BUS GARAGE. THEY CAN BE REACHED AT (217) 498-9834.
WRESTLING TEAM @ STATE
Good luck to Conner Carroll and Nolan Mrozowski in the State Tournament in Champaign and to Drake Pfeiffer who is an alternate.
BAND BOOSTERS LASAGNA SUPPER
The Rochester Band Boosters are sponsoring a Lasagna Supper on Monday, February 20 in the Main Campus Cafeteria from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Featured entertainment for the evening is the 6th Grade Jazz Band, JH Vocal Jazz, JH Jazz Band, RHS Vocal Jazz, and the RHS Jazz Band. Here are the approximate performance times: 5:30 p.m. - 6th Jazz, 6:00 p.m. - JH Jazz and 6:45 p.m. - RHS Jazz. All Meals were pre-ordered, so there will be NO meals available at the door. Jazz Students, please wear nice clothes for the performance (dress slacks/collared shirt, skirt or dress). Contact Mr. Jones or Mr. Spear with any questions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GIRLS SOCCER TEAM MEETING
The Girls Soccer Team Info Night for parents and players will be held virtually this Monday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. via Google Meet. Please contact Coach Kutscher at ckutscher@rochester3a.net to get the link for the Google Meet.
2023-2024 POMS TRYOUTS
Pack those dance bags! Auditions for both the Rochester High School and Rochester Junior High School Rocket Poms teams will be held next week! Tryouts for the 2023-2024 Rocket Poms will be held at the Rochester Elementary 2-3 Building on February 20-23. Current 6th through 11th graders are encouraged to audition. RJH applicants will attend clinics from 3:30-5:00 while RHS applicants will attend clinics from 4:00-5:30. All clinics will be closed to spectators. Tryouts will be judged on Thursday, February 23. More specific details will be discussed with team candidates on Monday, February 20. Dancers should contact Coach Kramer at dkramer@rochester3a.net to discuss scheduling conflicts.
SADIE HAWKINS DANCE
The RHS Student Council will be sponsoring a Sadie Hawkins Dance on Saturday, February 18 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. in the MPR. Only RHS students will be allowed to attend and you must have your student ID upon entry. The cost is $10 per student and will be collected at the door.
5ESSENTIALS SURVEY FOR RHS
Parents, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey for RHS. This is a survey given by the Illinois State Board of Education. Please make sure that you are choosing the parent survey and not the student survey.
CHAPERONES NEEDED
The RHS Student Council is looking for a few parents to help chaperone the Sadie Hawkins Dance on Saturday, February 18 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. in the MPR. If you are interested, please email Becky Leonard at rleonard@rochester3a.net.
SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Have you completed Spanish 1 and 2 in High school, have 4 total semesters of A’s (excluding the current semester), AND have a GPA of 3.5? If so, then, fill out this form to join the Spanish National Honor Society by NO LATER THAN March 3 ,2023 at 3:05 p.m. Remember that attending the ceremony is compulsory. The ceremony will be on Monday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
EUROPE TRIP UPDATE
Great News! We unexpectedly had such a high number of enrollees right before the discount deadline that we not only filled a bus but also have travelers on a waitlist. EF Tours said they will open up a second bus if we have 3 more travelers!!! This is exciting. They will also extend the $200 discount until February 17. Spread the word to friends, family, other students and adults – anyone else you think might be interested in traveling to Greece with us. With a second bus, more spots are available and enrollment will stay open until next spring! We have two experienced group leaders and wonderful experienced chaperones, so a large group will only add more fun to the adventure. Greece Tour Link
RHS PTO INFORMATION
Happy 2023! The RHS PTO is wanting to let you know of an easy way to donate to our organization. You can make a donation at PayPal - (RHS PTO @rhsrocketspto) OR you can visit our Amazon Wish List at RHS PTO Wish List. If you order from Amazon, the items will be shipped directly to the school. The money collected helps buy supplies for the school and helps provide meals for Parent/Teacher conferences and treats during Teacher Appreciation Week. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The John and Judy Scholarship for the Performing Arts is posted on www.cfll.org. The scholarship is for $1,000 and applications are due by March 1. Please see Mr. Bauser if you have any questions.
THE STEM FAIR IS BACK!
The Rochester Athletic Complex will be the site of the 2023 Central Illinois STEM Fair on Thursday March 30, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The STEM Fair will feature science, technology, engineering, math clubs and activities from Rochester and throughout Central Illinois. This event is free and open to all K-12 students and their families from Rochester and other area schools. To reserve your free ticket for you and your family, go to Ticket Reservations and click on Reserve a spot. Teachers, if you would like to exhibit your STEM curriculum or after school activity, answer YES to the exhibitor question on the ticket reservation to claim your spot. If you have questions, please contact Sheril Flynn or Stephanie Zeidler, or email rochesterstemfair@gmail.com.
PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS
For more information about our FREE vision, hearing and developmental screenings, please call Sloane Huddleston at 217-498-6210, Ext. 1522 to schedule an appointment.
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CONCESSION SIGNUP INFO - WINTER SPORTS
The Rochester Athletic Boosters are excited to offer concessions for winter sports and need your help, please sign up today! The funds raised go directly back into our Athletic programs to support student athletes. We encourage students interested in helping and giving back to Rochester to please sign up through the Student link. Parents, please click the link for the sport you wish to help. Thank you in advance for your support of Rochester Athletic Boosters and your Student Athletes!
Student Volunteers - Student Volunteer Concession v Sign Up - All Winter Sports
Boys Basketball - Boys Basketball Concession Sign Up
Girls Basketball - Girls Basketball Concession Sign Up
RYAA - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
RYAA is in need of volunteers to work the concession stand at the EC-1 gym for girls and boys K-2 basketball and at the 2-3 gym for 3rd-6th girls and boys basketball. You can earn service hours for the shifts you work. If you have questions you can email Courtney Babiak, RYAA Treasurer as courtneybabiak@gmail.com. EC-1 Sign Up Games are on Saturdays from 9:00-3:00 - EC-1 Sign Up Link and 2-3 Sign Up Games are on Saturdays from 9:00-6:00 - 2-3 Sign Up Link.
2022-2023 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2022-2023 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale, click Jostens RHS Yearbook Sales to order your yearbook TODAY! Just a reminder that we do not purchase an excess of extra yearbooks, so if you want a yearbook, please make sure to order it NOW!
DOCTORS NOTES
Please make sure that doctor’s notes are being brought to Mrs. Lessman in Student Services after the appointment. The note will change that absence in Skyward from a parent excuse - AE to a doctor excused absence - AD. Students are only allowed 6 AE absences in a school year. After 6 excused absences they will be counted as unexcused absences- UU. Please contact Mrs. Lessman in Student Services if you have questions.
PARKING
Please make sure you are parking in the correct parking spot. If you park in the wrong spot, it causes a chain reaction of students not being able to park in their assigned spot. Also, if you are driving to school, you must have a parking sticker posted in your vehicle. Please contact Mrs. Tucker in the Principal’s Office to purchase a sticker.
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT
If your student plans to participate in one of our upcoming sports seasons, please visit RHS RSchool to register your athlete. We will also need an updated physical on file. Don’t forget to subscribe to “notify me” for your child’s sport, this allows you to get automatic notifications of any schedule changes. If you need to check your child’s physical date or have any questions about the registration process, please contact Kim Hauck at khauck@rochester3a.net.
COLLEGE VISITS
FEBRUARY
21 - Army National Guard - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
22 - LLCC - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Thursday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Pancakes and Sausage
Corner Crust Pizza: Pepperoni, Sausage and Mushroom Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Bosco Sticks
Corner Crust Pizza: Hawaiian Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Corn Dog
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
February 16 - “A” Day
February 17 - “B” Day