ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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AUGUST - IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR
Teacher Institutes (August 13 - No Student Attendance)
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)
ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
Please read the letter linked below for information regarding RHS Traffic, Student Drop Off/Pick Up, and Entrance. Students, parents and staff should plan to leave home earlier than in past years for morning drop off and be patient as we work through the new traffic patterns around the High School and Junior High. 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. Link to Rochester High School Traffic Flow Information
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.
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. today (enter the Student Services entrance) or they will receive it tomorrow during the school day.
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.
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.
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
NEW ADMISSION FEES - SPORTING EVENTS
Varsity
Adults - $8.00, Students, Seniors, and Veterans - $6.00
* All Rochester students still free, Maximum cost per family = $30.00
Freshman/JV
Adults - $5.00, Students, Seniors, and Veterans - $3.00
* All Rochester students still free, Maximum cost per family = $16.00
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT
If your student plans to participate in sports this school year '24-'25. Registration is open. 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.
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.
LUNCH
Wednesday's Menu
Rocket Line: Orange Chicken and Rice
Corner Crust Pizza: Mac n Cheese Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bosco Sticks
Salad Bar
Thursday's Menu
Rocket Line: Eggo Waffles and Sausage Links
Corner Crust Pizza: Broccoli, Pepper & Onion Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
August 14 - “A” Day
August 15 - “B” Day
August 16 - “A” Day