ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, April 8, 2024
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LOOKING AHEAD
RHS Sports Schedule - Week of April 8-13
May 3 - Teacher’s Institute - No Student Attendance
May 4 - HS Prom
May 19 - HS Graduation - 7:00 p.m. - Rocket Booster Stadium
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 4-8-24
Routes #2, #4, #5 and #16 are double routes tonight, 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 at (217)498-9834.
CLUB PICTURE DAY - TUESDAY - 4.9.24
Pictures for Clubs and Organizations will be taken TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 9 from 9:30-11:40 in the MPR. We will be making announcements over the intercom, so please listen for when you should head to the MPR for pictures. Please see the attached schedule - Club Picture Day Schedule for Students.
PSAT & SAT TESTING INFO
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, all freshmen, sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT 9, PSAT 10 or SAT at school as a part of the State of Illinois testing requirement. This year, the test has moved to a digital format. All students will use their school-issued Chromebooks to take the test.
In order to have a successful testing day, we need students to make sure they bring the following items to school on April 10:
Fully charged Chromebook and charger (there will be a limited amount of loaner Chromebooks available)
An approved calculator. There’s a graphing calculator built into the app, but students can bring their own if they like.
Pen and/or pencil (scratch paper will be provided)
Water
Students will not be allowed to leave the testing room once they begin. If your student has a pre-arranged appointment that morning, they will be scheduled for makeup testing at a later date. Please note, students will not be allowed to access their phone or any other electronic device during testing.
CENTRAL ILLINOIS STEM FAIR IS WEDNESDAY
We have an all-time high of 84 exhibits for this year's STEM Fair, including 16 from Rochester. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the event ends at 8:00 p.m. If you haven't done so already, all students and families should reserve their free tickets at https://central-illinois-stem-fair.odoo.com/
Students volunteering to help set up the RAC should be at the RAC at 3:15 p.m.
Seniors doing their college/career exploration activity at the STEM Fair should print out the signature form at the Central Illinois STEM Fair website. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Check out the Central Illinois STEM Fair website for more information!
SPANISH CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT
Spanish Club members who ordered a shirt can pick it up after school today.
AVANTI'S FUNDRAISER
Who: Rochester High School Softball Team
What: Selling HALF of an Avanti’s Gondola Subs (sub includes: ham, salami, cheese, & lettuce)
Cost: $5 per half of gondola (collected at time of order)
When: Orders will be taken April 8-15, Contact a player or Head Coach, Lindsay Howard, at lhoward@rochester3a.net
Pick-Up: Saturday, April 20 from 11:00-1:00 at the Rochester Athletic Complex
Checks can be made payable to RHS Softball
***This fundraiser will help support the field upgrades and equipment for the Jr. High and High School Softball Teams***
GIRLS TRACK RESULTS
Track Team Results - 3/30/24 & 4/6/24
SENIOR CLASS PHOTOS NEEDED
We are asking that each senior provide one baby or toddler age (1-3 years old) picture and one senior picture ASAP for the video. Photos can be digital or hard copy. Please see the attached letter for additional information - Senior Photo Request Letter
UIS STOCK MARKET TRADING COMPETITION
Students playing the stock market competition: The game ends this Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. Please review the game rules. Also, just a reminder that participants are required to make at least 20 trades. The trading history data from the MarketWatch website will be used to ensure that participants followed this requirement. Those who do not follow this requirement will not be awarded any prizes.
SUMMER SPORT CAMP REGISTRATION INFO
Summer Camps are open for registration. Payment is cash/check before the first day of camp. Summer Sports Camp Brochure Links for registration are below:
Girls Basketball - Camp June 3-6
Softball Pitching Camp - June 14
Boys Basketball Camp - June 17-20
RHS PTO INFORMATION
The HS PTO needs your help! The PTO is seeking donations to help provide lunch from Cafe Moxo for our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. You can make a donation at PayPal - (RHS PTO @rhsrocketspto) or you can mail in a donation to - Rochester HS PTO - Attn: Heather Cook, 1 Rocket Drive, Rochester, IL 62563. The money collected helps provide lunch and treats during Teacher Appreciation Week. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
GENERAL INFORMATION
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are down to our Championship Round for Library March Madness. The top two books are: One of Us is Lying and The Hate U Give. Please use the google link to vote for the 2024 Readers' Choice Book in the High School Library. Vote for the #1 Book!
SPRING CONCESSION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need volunteers for Spring Concessions. Student - Spring Concessions 2024
LLCC REGISTRATION
SENIORS: If you plan to attend LLCC in the Fall, please RSVP for the Annual Registration Prep Day on Thursday, April 18. Please check your school email for more information and the link to RSVP.
GRADUATION INFORMATION
Seniors and Senior Families - Please find the link to the Graduation Information Letter that was sent out last week. 2024 Graduation Letter
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS
List of Scholarships Available
2023-2024 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
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
ATTENDANCE EMAILS & PHONE CALLS
ALL attendance information (absences, doctors notes, vacation, pre-arranged absences, college visits, etc.) should be sent to Mrs. Basan-Welch in Student Services by email vbasanwelch@rochester3a.net or by phone 217-498-9761, Ext. 53105.
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.
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT
If your student plans to participate in one of our upcoming sports seasons, please visit Athletic Registration to register your athlete. Please go under the 'more' tab and choose athletic registration. 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
LUNCH
Monday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Chicken and Noodles
Corner Crust Pizza: Pepperoni, Sausage and Mushroom Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Wings
Salad Bar
Tuesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Ramen Bar
Corner Crust Pizza: Pepperoni and Onion Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Curly Fries
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
April 8 - “A” Day
April 9 - “B” Day
April 10 - “A” Day
April 11 - “B” Day
April 12 - “A” Day