ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, October 20, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
October 23-27 - Red Ribbon Week
November 1 - No Student Attendance - P/T Conferences
November 3 - Early Dismissal - 11:15 a.m. - SIP Day
November 10 - Veterans Day Assembly 2:00-3:00 p.m. - RAC - Veterans arrive at 2:00
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
RED RIBBON WEEK
Dress Up Days for Red Ribbons Week:
Monday, Oct. 23: Construction Worker - It’s a lot of work to stay off drugs, but it is worth it!
Tuesday, Oct. 24: USA Day - Drugs Will Ruin the American Dream!
Wednesday, Oct. 25: Skaters vs. Surfers - Have Fun and Be Drug Free!
Thursday, Oct. 26: Barbie and Ken Day (Pink/Blue Color War) - You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to be Drug Free!
Friday, Oct. 27: Salad Dressing Day (French, Ranch, Western, 1000 Island, Caesar, etc.) - Live a Healthy Lifestyle!
ROCTE CAREER FAIR INFORMATION
Sophomores, please check your email for information about the ROCTE Career Fair on Friday, November 17. Permission slips are available from Mrs. Schudel in Student Services and are due back to Student Services by Thursday, November 9. Informational Flyer
BUS INFORMATION - 10.20.23
Dismissal Routes
Routes 4 and Bus 5 are being picked up by Bus 12 at dismissal
Route 12 is loading with Bus 2 at dismissal
Doubles for Today
Route 23 (outside of the early neighborhoods) will be run by Bus 22
Routes 20/3 will be run by Bus 2
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/Teacher Conferences for Rochester High School families will be held on Wednesday, November 1 from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Conferences will be held VIRTUALLY this fall. Parents should use their Skyward Family Access to schedule 15-minute virtual appointments with their student’s teachers that they would like to visit with through our video conferencing platform. After scheduling your conference(s), parents will be sent a link by the teacher for each meeting via their email. Directions on how to schedule a conference can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Tucker at 217-498-9761, Ext. 3235 or stucker@rochester3a.net.
GENERAL INFORMATION
FOOTBALL GAME - RHS @ SHG
The tickets for Friday, October 20 night's football game at SHG are $8.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Students/Seniors.
CONCESSION HELP NEEDED
We are hosting the HS Soccer Sectionals and we need your help in concessions! Please sign up and get volunteer hours for Club U! Student Concession Sign up - Fall Sports
WRESTLING MEETING
The Pre Season Wrestling Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 24 at 5:00 p.m. in the HS Commons. Practices start November 6. Currently, there is open lifting and conditioning for High School Wrestlers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the RAC.
GIRLS BASKETBALL PARENT MEETING
A Girls Basketball Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 25 at 6:00 p.m. via Google Meet. Please email Brandon Rose brose@rochester3a.net if you are interested. Practices start October 30. Check out the last Open Gym on October 24 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the RAC. (Maybe in the MPR, watch for updates.)
SPANISH CLUB FUNDRAISER
The Spanish Club is currently having its Annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser! Orders can be placed with any Spanish Club Member, now through October 24. Checks can be made payable to “RHS Spanish Club”. If you have any questions, please see Srta. Miller or Sra Veenstra.
BOYS BASKETBALL PARENT MEETING
There will be a Mandatory Boys Basketball Parent Meeting on Wednesday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the RAC.
MUSICAL INFORMATION
Rochester High School will present the Musical, “Back to the 80's” with a one act opening play on March 8-10, 2024. Student Auditions will be held on November 9 and 10. Callbacks will be held on November 12. Please make sure you fill out the Theatre Department Interest Form or email Ms. Geyston at sygeyston@rochester3a.net to be added to the Canvas Page. Audition Materials are available for students that are interested.
JUNIORS & SENIORS ANNOUNCEMENT
The annual Building Trades Career Day is on November 14. If you are interested in attending, permission forms are available with Mrs. Schudel in Student Services. Permission forms are due back November 3.
SPOOKY SEASON GAMES
Our Journalism students want to bring you fun this fall with a few games, so please join in to win lots of spooktacular prizes. Learn more about the game going on now in the High School at the Instagram Account: rocket_recap. Drawings will happen every Friday until October 31. Complete the challenges to get your name in the big drawing which will be done on October 31.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT APPAREL SALE
The Rochester Music Department is hosting an Apparel Sale. This sale includes both band and choir options as well as “School of Music” and “Fine Arts Department” shirts. Items come in various styles and both adult and youth sizes are available on most designs. Orders will be taken until November 3. Items are expected to be completed in plenty of time for holiday gift-giving. Please select 'LOCAL Pick Up' at check out to avoid delivery fees. Music Department Apparel Sale Link
GALAPAGOS TRIP 2025
There is still room and time to sign up for the upcoming trip to the Galapagos and Ecuador. Students, parents, and friends are welcome to travel on this Educational Tour during June 2025. If this opportunity interests you, please email Ms. Seitz at oseitz@rochester3a.net for more information soon! Please RSVP by October 17 to unlock a $200 tour discount! Invitation Letter and Informational Flyer
AUDIO ESSAY CONTEST
The Rochester VFW is sponsoring the Voice of Democracy audio essay contest. Winners can receive scholarship monies at the local post, district, state, and national levels. Please see Mr. Fitzgerald in Room 1135 for an entry form and more information. Entries are due to Mr. Fitzgerald by October 31.
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
SENIORS: Financial Aid Night will be held on Wednesday, November 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the HS Fine Arts Auditorium.
2023-2024 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2023-2024 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale now for $73.00. ALL sales for books will be online this year. 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! Jostens Yearbook Info Sheet
PARKING
If you plan on driving a vehicle to school this year, you must fill out the parking survey and pay the parking fee. If you have not already completed the survey, please do so ASAP, Rochester HS Parking Survey. Please make sure you are parking in the correct parking spot. Also, all students that park in the back lot will be required to enter through the MPR doors. Students should not be entering any of the other doors on the back side of the HS. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tucker in the Principal’s Office.
RHS PTO INFORMATION
You can make a donation at PayPal - (RHS PTO @rhsrocketspto) OR you can visit our Amazon Wish List at RHS PTO Wish List. 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!
CONCESSION STAND SIGN UP
FALL SPORT STUDENT CONCESSION SIGN UP
DOCTORS NOTES
Please make sure that doctor’s notes are being brought to Mrs. Lessman in Student Services after the appointment.
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
OCTOBER
Oct 31 - Eastern Illinois University - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Oct 31 - MTI - Midwest Technical Institute - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
Corner Crust Pizza: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Corn Dog
Salad Bar
Monday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Chicken and Noodles
Corner Crust Pizza: Pepperoni, Sausage & Mushroom Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Wings
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
October 20 “B” Day