ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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AUGUST - IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR
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)
REMINDER - AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP INFORMATION
Student Pick Up will be the AUDITORIUM DOORS ONLY. Families picking up students must park in an available parking spot and wait for their student without blocking traffic.
ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
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. Link to Rochester High School Traffic Flow Information
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.
RHS HOMECOMING PARADE
The RHS Homecoming Parade will be held on Wednesday, October 2 at 5:30 p.m. We welcome all school sports and clubs, JFL teams/cheerleaders, Rochester Queens, local businesses, etc. to participate in the parade. We do not accept political entries. This year’s theme will be “Disney”. Please sign up at Parade Sign-Up Link. If you have any questions, please contact Deena Powell at dpowell@rochester3a.net.
CLUB U INFORMATION
Club U is a student community service organization. We keep track of all of your community service hours. It is great for joining the National Honor Society, college applications, college scholarships, your resume and being a good citizen. It is open to all students and it is never too late to join. In order to be a member you need to complete at least 10 service hours before the middle of May (summer hours count). If you are interested in joining our Canvas Club U group, please email Mrs. Powell at dpowell@rochester3a.net.
STUDENT PARKING
Students must complete the Parking Survey prior to receiving their parking tag. If you have not already done so, please complete ASAP!
DRAMA CLUB INFORMATION
The first meeting of the Drama Club will be Thursday, August 22 from 3:15-4:15 p.m. The last day to join Drama Club is September 2. Future meetings will be the 2nd Thursday of the month from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Drama Club Dues are $7.00 per student.
AUDITIONS FOR THE MUSICAL “LEGALLY BLONDE”
The musical Legally Blonde will run February 28 - March 2. Audition Dates are August 29-30 and Callbacks on September 1. You can sign up for your audition time at this link, - Link to Sign Up for Audition Times. For audition materials, information and access, please email Ms. Geyston at Sygeyston@rochester3a.net.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CLUB
There will be an informational meeting for the Dungeons and Dragons Club on Monday, August 26 at 3:15 p.m. in Room 3165.
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
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
Friday's Menu
Rocket Line: Meatball Pizza Sub
Corner Crust Pizza: White Sausage Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Corn Dog
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
August 15 - “B” Day
August 16 - “A” Day