ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, August 8, 2024
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FRESHMAN & NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Date: Thursday, August 8
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 P.M.
Start Location: RHS Auditorium - Door #10
Join us to learn about your new school, meet your counselors, explore various clubs and sports teams, and start your high school journey on the right foot! This event is for STUDENTS ONLY! Freshman & New Student Orientation Information
SOPHOMORE & NEW STUDENT CHROMEBOOK PICK UP INFO
Sophomores and new students that did not make it to pick up their chromebook last night can pick up their new chromebook between 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. any day this week. Please enter the HS Building at the Student Services entrance.
ATHLETIC MEETINGS
TENNIS - Girls Tennis Parent Meeting is Thursday, August 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the HS Library.
FOOTBALL - Parent Meeting is Sunday, August 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the RAC.
ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
Please read the letter linked below for information regarding RHS Traffic, Student Drop Off/Pick Up, and Entrance. Please contact the RHS Office if you have any questions at 217-498-9761. We thank all our Rocket Families for your cooperation, patience and understanding during construction. Rochester High School Information
SCHOOL REGISTRATION AND FEES
Please complete the online registration and pay fees for the 24-25 school year as soon as possible.
ADDITIONAL INFO - ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
The Front of Rochester High School is CLOSED for Construction. The Tennis Courts continue to be worked on and the area CLOSED includes parking.
The Athletic Offices are now located in the Auditorium. Phone Numbers and Extensions remain the SAME.
The Rochester High School Entrance from Route 29 onto ROCKET DRIVE will be a ONE WAY ONLY ENTRANCE from August 1 - August 13. You must exit on Walnut Street near the Auditorium. IMPORTANT - RHS TRAFFIC MAP
STUDENT PARKING
Students may park in ANY STUDENT PARKING SPOT ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ONLY.
Students will receive their Parking Tag during “Rocket Time” on the first day of school.
Students must have completed the Parking Survey Link prior to receiving their parking tag. If you have not already done so, please complete ASAP!
STUDENT PICTURES
Rochester High School Picture Days are Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20.
Inter-State Studios - This event's Order Code is 87914KF. Online ordering is available before and after Picture Days. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Days.
Students will get their picture taken during their PE class period. If a student does not have PE this semester, they will have their picture taken during Rocket Time.
Rochester High School A/B Calendar:
Students should refer to the Building Calendar for “A” and “B” days. The first day of school, Wednesday, August 14 is an “A” Day. The RHS School Day starts at 8:05 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m.
Early Dismissal Days are 11:15 a.m. for Rochester High School.
IMPORTANT AUGUST 24-25 DATES
Freshman Orientation (August 8 - 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - RHS Auditorium)
Teacher Institutes (August 12 and August 13 - No Student Attendance)
RHS Fall Sports Begin (August 12)
School Begins (August 14)
CACC Classes Begin (August 15)
College Now Classes Begin (August 19)
RHS Open House (August 19 - 6:00 p.m.)
School Board Meeting (August 21 - 6:30 p.m. - District Office)