ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, October 21, 2024
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IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR & ATHLETIC CALENDAR
10/22/24 - Senior Night - Girls Volleyball - RAC (Info Below)
10/24/24 - HS Fall Choir Concert - 6:00 p.m. - Auditorium
10/24/24 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - HS Library
10/25/24 - Pink Out Battle of the Classes - Wear Pink
11/1/24 - SIP Day - 11:15 Student Dismissal
11/4/24 - P/T Conferences - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Info Below - No Student Attendance)
11/5/24 - NO SCHOOL - Election Day
11/11/24 - Veteran’s Day Assembly - 2:30 p.m. - RAC
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 10-21-24
Bus Routes A and J 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.
VOLLEYBALL SENIOR NIGHT
Senior Night for the Volleyball team will be held TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 22 before the Varsity Game (approximately 6:45). Please come out and support the Volleyball team and the Class of 2025!
CHANNEL 1450 FILL THE TRAILER FOOD DRIVE
The Football team is collecting food for the 5th Annual Channel 1450 Fill the Trailer Food Drive. You can bring a donation item and get a free pink rally towel at the remaining home football games (while supplies last).
Friday, October 25 - Rockets vs. SHG - Varsity Game at Rocket Booster Stadium
Saturday, October 26 - Rockets vs. SHG - JV Game at Rocket Booster Stadium
VOLLEYBALL PINK OUT NIGHT
The 2024 Pink Out Volleyball Game is this Thursday, October 24. Freshman play at 5:00 p.m. with JV and Varsity following. The team has silent auction baskets, 50/50 drawing and giveaway items. This is the Volleyball Teams last home and regular season game against Pleasant Plains!
FALL CHORAL CONCERT
The Fall Choral Concert will be held this Thursday, October 24 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Free admission! The Concert begins at 6:00 p.m. and will last approximately 1 hour. Featuring all Jr. High and High School Choral ensembles: JH Chorus & Jazz Choir, RHS Concert Choir, and Madrigals; the Fall Concert will showcase the vocal talents of our many outstanding and dedicated choral students. So come out and support the Rochester Choral Music Department!
PINK OUT APPAREL PICK UP INFO
The Rockets Crush Cancer/Pink Out Apparel will be available to pick up this Thursday, October 24 at the Blue Ridge Club from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
PINK OUT SPIRIT DAY
On Friday, October 25 there will be a Pink Out Battle of the Classes competition. Everyone should dress up in Pink Out and the grade with the most pink will win cookies from the Cafeteria. Students dressed up in pink will be counted during Rocket Time!
FOOTBALL PINK OUT FOOTBALL GAME
The Rocket Football Crush Cancer/Pink Out Game will be this Friday, October 25 vs. SHG at Rocket Booster Stadium at 7:00 p.m.
TAYLORVILLE HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE NIGHT
Taylorville High School is hosting a College Night on Thursday, October 24 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. They have invited Rochester High School students to attend this free event. It will be held in Taylorville High School's West Gym. They will have representatives from over 20 colleges, military, and trade schools as well as a FAFSA presentation.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/Teacher Conferences for Rochester High School families will be held on Monday, November 4 from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Conferences will be held VIRTUALLY this fall. Parents should use their Skyward Family Access to schedule 15-minute virtual appointments with their student’s teachers that they would like to visit with through our video conferencing platform. After scheduling your conference(s), parents will be sent a link by the teacher for each meeting via their email. Directions on how to schedule a conference can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Tucker at 217-498-9761, Ext. 3235 or stucker@rochester3a.net.
BOYS BASKETBALL PARENT MEETING
There will be a Mandatory Boys Basketball Parent Meeting on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the RAC.
RHS PTO INFORMATION
The HS PTO needs your help! The PTO is seeking donations to help provide food for our teachers during Parent Teacher Conferences this fall and provide additional supplies that the HS teachers need in their classrooms. You can make a donation at PayPal - (RHS PTO @rhsrocketspto) or you can mail in a donation to - Rochester HS PTO - Attn: Kendra Jones, 1 Rocket Drive, Rochester, IL 62563 OR you can visit our Amazon Wish List at RHS PTO Wish List. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
LLCC OPPORTUNITIES
There are several opportunities to visit campus:
Students interested in transfer programs to obtain a Bachelor's Degree can attend a presentation and tour from 3-4 p.m. The next presentation is October 23.
Students interested in Healthcare or Workforce programs (welding, auto tech, etc.) can attend a presentation and tour starting at 5:30 p.m. The next presentation is October 24.
Students interested in Ag programs can attend a presentation and tour starting at 3:00 p.m. The next presentation is October 30.
The Open House for spring will be March 3, 2025.
Registration is encouraged for all these events. Students/parents can sign up by visiting https://www.llcc.edu/visit-llcc and completing the “TOUR AND INFO SESSION REGISTRATION” form on the bottom of the page.
VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Attention Everyone who will be 18 on or before November 5! It's time to register to vote or check your registration status. There are lots of links on the document and Ms. Bilyeu is happy to help you with any part of it. If you want to register online, you only have a few days left (closes October 20). Link to Info on Voter Registration
JOSTENS GRADUATION INFO
To order, click the link within the video Informational Video. Graduation items will be delivered to students in early Spring of 2025. If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net.
NHS STUDY TABLES
Need help with homework or studying? NHS Study Tables are here to help! Peer tutoring is available during Rocket Time in the library every Tuesday. Stop by for extra support in any subject, and let our NHS members help you succeed!
AUDIO-ESSAY CONTEST
The Rochester VFW is once again supporting the VFW Voice of Democracy audio-essay contest. This year's theme is "Is America Today our Forefathers' Vision?" Scholarship prizes will be awarded at the local, state, and finally a $35,000 national grand prize winner. Information and entry forms can be picked up in Mr. Fitzgerald's Room (1135). Entries must be submitted to Mr. Fitzgerald by October 31.
STUDENT PICTURES
HS/JH Picture Re-Takes will be Monday, November 25, 2024. If you decide to have your picture retaken, you must turn in your original picture order at that time.
NEW ADMISSION FEES - HOME SPORTING EVENTS
Varsity Games & Varsity/JV Games
Adults - $8.00, Students, Seniors, and Veterans - $6.00
* All Rochester students still free, Maximum cost per family = $30.00
Freshman/JV Games Only
Adults - $5.00, Students, Seniors, and Veterans - $3.00
* All Rochester students still free, Maximum cost per family = $16.00
CONCESSION STAND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need your help with concessions at our home games. Earn your volunteer hours!
Sign up here: Student Concession Volunteers
ATHLETIC SPORTS PASSES
The 2024-25 Athletic Sports Passes will be available again this year! You can get yours at any home game. Cash or check made payable to “RHS”. The passes are good for RHS and RJHS home events. (Tournaments and Post Season games are not included) The cost is $200 for a Family Pass (for immediate family only) or $100 for an Individual Pass.
2024-2025 YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2024-2025 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale now for $70.00. ALL sales for books will be online this year. Click LINK to purchase the RHS 2024-2025 Yearbook 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!
STUDENT PARKING
Students must complete the Parking Survey prior to receiving their parking tag.
COLLEGE ESSAY ASSISTANCE
Seniors: it is that time already! College essays! If you would like help writing or editing your essay, Dr. Johnson would love to help you. College essay workshops will be every Monday and Wednesday during Rocket Time in the back of the Junior High Library (Dr. Johnson's new office space). Please send Dr. Johnson an email at tjohnson@rochester3a.net, and she will issue you a pass. There is no need to do this alone; use your resources!
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
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.
COLLEGE VISITS
Oct 22 - LLCC - 1st and 2nd Lunch
Oct 29 - Eastern Illinois University - 1st and 2nd Lunch
Oct 30 - US Army - 1st and 2nd Lunch
LUNCH
Monday's Menu
Rocket Line: Wing Bar
Corner Crust Pizza: Vegetarian Greek Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Boneless Wings
Salad Bar
Tuesday's Menu
Rocket Line: Wing Bar
Corner Crust Pizza: Cheeseburger Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Curly Fries
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
October 21 - “B” Day
October 22 - “A” Day
October 23 - “B” Day
October 24 - “A” Day
October 25 - “B” Day