RHS Daily Announcements

ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Follow RHS on Twitter at @RochesterHS_3A and on our Facebook Page @rhsrockets and ROCKET_RECAP - RHS Journalism Website for news and information about what is happening in the High School! 


LOOKING AHEAD

2024 Spring Final Exam Schedule

RHS Sports Schedule - Week of May 6-11

May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 10 - Senior Breakfast & Awards Day

May 19 - HS Graduation - 7:00 p.m. - Rocket Booster Stadium


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT

If your student plans to participate in sports next school year '24-'25.  Registration will open in July.  At that time, 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.

RHS PTO INFORMATION

The HS PTO STILL 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! 


DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 5-8-24

Bus Route #16 is a double route 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.

GRADUATION INFORMATION - UPDATED INFO

Seniors and Senior Families - Please find the link to the UPDATED Graduation Information Letter that was sent out this week.  2024 Graduation Letter - UPDATED

GENERAL INFORMATION

SUMMER VOLLEYBALL ANNOUNCEMENT

Students interested in Summer Volleyball:  There will be an informational meeting for parents and players TODAY, Wednesday, May 8 at 4:45 p.m. in the HS Commons to go over summer volleyball details. 

TRUE COLORS MEETING

Our final True Colors Meeting of the year will be held TOMORROW, Thursday, May 9 during Rocket Time in Room 1129, which is Mrs. Bell’s Art Room. Any students with questions about True Colors can email either Ms. Mayer or Mrs. Bell.

SPANISH CLUB MEETING

There will be a Spanish Club Meeting TOMORROW, Thursday, May 9, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the HS Library.

RELEASE GROUP MEETING

There will be a RELEASE Meeting in the High School Library during Rocket Time TOMORROW, Thursday, May 9. The focus will be on Making a Calm Playlist and it will be carried out for 2 weeks. Everyone is free to come, there will be snacks. 

RHS CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS

The 24-25 Rochester High School Cheerleading Tryouts will be held on May 7, 8 and 10. Anyone interested in going out for the team should join the BAND app tryout group and file out the survey before Friday, May 3. Contact Coach Shaina with any questions at sford@rochester3a.net. Join our ‘Rockets cheer tryouts! 24-25’ group on the BAND app.  https://band.us/n/a8a0010aTfG6z

ROCKET 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 2024-2025 Rocket Poms will be held at the Rochester Elementary 2-3 building May 13-17. Current 6th through 11th graders are encouraged to audition. RJH applicants will attend clinics from 3:30-5:00 p.m. while RHS applicants will attend clinics from 4:00-5:30 p.m. All clinics will be closed to spectators.  Tryouts will be judged on Friday, May 17. More specific details will be discussed with team candidates on Monday, May 13. Dancers should contact Coach Kramer at dkramer@rochester3a.net to discuss scheduling conflicts.

MADRIGALS AUDITIONS

Auditions for the 2024-25 Rochester High School Madrigals will be May 13-15 after school in the Choir Room. Any student entering grades 9-12 is welcome to audition regardless of singing experience. Interested students should click the link below for full information, audition music, and practice tracks. Please see Mr. Spear with any questions!  RHS Madrigals Auditions Info & Music 2024-25

STUDENT COUNCIL 2024-2025 INFORMATION

Any student wanting to be a member of the 2024-2025 Student Council should complete the application here by Tuesday, May 14.  

SENIOR BANNER INFORMATION

Juniors, the date for photos for sports senior banners is Tuesday, May 14.  Photos will begin immediately after school, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. You will need to have your uniform and if in multiple sports, you can bring props to represent sports you plan to play your senior year.   Please contact Kim Hauck in the Athletic Office with any questions khauck@rochester3a.net.

30TH ANNUAL ROCKET FOOTBALL GOLF OUTING - MAY 31

We will be hosting the 30th annual Rocket Football Golf Outing at Lincoln Greens Golf Course on Friday, May 31! For more information on golfing, sponsorships and silent auction during this event, please visit rocketgolfouting.com or email us at rhsrocketfootball@gmail.com.

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

SPORTS PHYSICAL INFORMATION

Sports physicals for Rochester High School athletes will be held on Tuesday, May 14 starting at 4:00 p.m. in the RAC.  These physicals are for current freshman, sophomore and junior athletes.  There is no charge for the physicals, which are conducted by local physicians/parents from the Rochester community and Springfield Clinic Sports Medicine. Each student athlete is required to have a physical on file before beginning practice.  These physicals are good for 13 months. Each athlete must have a filled out and SIGNED IHSA history and physical form before they can receive their physical.  Medical Eligibility Form  Volunteer nurses are needed to help with blood pressure checks, height and weight and other pre-physical activities.  If you can volunteer to help, or have questions,  please contact Jessica Nika at jnika@springfieldclinic.com. There will not be a scheduled make-up date for students that cannot attend.  RHS Physical Info Flyer

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



ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

SPRING CONCESSION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We need volunteers for Spring Concessions.  Student - Spring Concessions 2024

BASKETBALL OPEN GYMS

Basketball open gyms will be every Wednesday and will run through October.  The open gyms will be held in the RAC from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for anyone in 3rd through 8th grade and 7:00- 8:30 p.m. for high school students and up. 



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.



LUNCH

Wednesday's Menu

Rocket Line: Walking Tacos 

Corner Crust Pizza: BLT Pizza

Custom Brother’s Grill: Bosco Sticks

Salad Bar


Thursday's Menu

Rocket Line: Pasta Bar

Corner Crust Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger

Salad Bar



WEEK AT A GLANCE

May 8 - “B” Day

May 9 - “A” Day

May 10 - “B” Day