ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, November 6, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
November 8 - Financial Aid Night - 6:00 p.m. - Auditorium
November 10 - Veterans Day Assembly 2:00-3:00 p.m. - RAC - Veterans arrive at 2:00
November 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
CROSS COUNTRY AND BOYS SOCCER
Congratulations to the Rochester Girls Cross Country Team for finishing 20th in the State of Illinois and to our Boys Soccer Team who finished 4th in the State.
INTERNATIONAL FEAST
The Spanish and German Clubs will be hosting the Annual International Feast on Thursday, November 9 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.. If you would like to attend, please fill out the form here NO LATER than Wednesday, November 8 at 3:05 p.m. Hope to see you there!
GERMAN CLUB SALES
The German Club is currently selling advent calendars and German candy. If you would like to purchase, please see a German Club student.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
3RD ROUND FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME
Rochester will play Breese Central on Saturday, November 11 at 4:00 p.m. at Rocket Booster Stadium. Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. Admissions: Admission is set by the IHSA. Digital tickets are $7.00. Cash Tickets at the Door are $8.00. Digital tickets are only available online through GoFan. The link to the tickets can be found here - Go Fan LINK. No passes will be accepted except for those on the school-submitted team pass list.
FOOTBALL CONCESSION STAND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need help in Concessions, please sign up!! Student Concessions
VETERAN’S DAY ASSEMBLY
Rochester High School and Junior High School will be hosting a Veteran's Day Assembly on Friday, November 10 in the RAC. Students are welcome and encouraged to invite any family members who are Veterans. Veterans can start arriving at 2:00 p.m. to check in at the RAC and enjoy cookies and lemonade. The assembly will begin at 2:30 p.m. and will be held in the RAC. Students should complete the form that was emailed to students by Mrs. Tucker. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net.
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. Please email Ms. Geyston with any questions at sygeyston@rochester3a.net.
Student Auditions - November 9 and 10 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Callbacks will be held on November 12 from 3:00-?
WRESTLING GEAR
RHS Wrestling is selling Rocket Gear! Check out their online store Wrestling Rocket Apparel. The Store is open until November 12 with delivery on November 30.
ROCKET BASKETBALL GEAR
The Varsity Boys Basketball shop is open until November 13. Here is the link to purchase - Basketball Gear.
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
CONCESSION STAND SIGN UP
Winter Sports Student Concession Sign Up
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!
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
NOVEMBER
Nov. 6 - UIC Nursing - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Nov. 7 - St. John's School of Nursing - 1:00-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Nov. 9 - US Air Force - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Nov. 14 - Paul Mitchell The School -Normal - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Nov. 16 - Greenville University - 1:00-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Nov. 21 - Army National Guard - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Nov. 30 - LLCC - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Monday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Meatball Sub
Corner Crust Pizza: Meatlover’s Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Wings
Salad Bar
Tuesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Sweet & Sour Chicken and Rice
Corner Crust Pizza: Vegetable Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Curly Fries
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
November 6 - “B” Day
November 7 - “A” Day
November 8 - “B” Day
November 9 - “A” Day
November 10 - “B” Day