ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR & ATHLETIC CALENDAR
11/13/24 - Art Club Meeting - 3:15-4:15 p.m. - Mrs. Bell’s Art Room
11/19/24 - Building Trades Career Day - 8:45-10:30 a.m.
11/20/24 - International Feast - 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Cafeteria
11/21/24 - RHS/JH/RIS Band Concert - 4:30-8:30 - Auditorium
11/25/24 - HS/JH Picture Retakes (Info Below)
11/27/24-11/29/24 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
12/16/24-12/20/24 - 2024 Fall Semester - Final Exam Schedule
12/21/24-1/5/25 - WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL
1/6/25 - Teachers Institute - No Student Attendance
1/7/25 - School Resumes
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 11-13-24
NO DOUBLE BUS ROUTES
ART CLUB MEETING
There will be an Art Club Meeting TODAY, Wednesday, November 13 from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in Mrs. Bell's Art Room.
HS HOCKEY GAME
Springfield High has a hockey game tonight, Wednesday, November 13 vs. SHG at 8:45 p.m. at the Nelson Center. The team is made up of several Rochester players including Trace Friedman, Xander Bridge, Jack Bassett and Mitch Strawn. The cost is $5.00 to get into the game. Go out and support our Rochester hockey players!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The Rochester Arbor Committee will have an Arbor Day Observance this Saturday, November 16, starting at Community Park Pavilion on the pond with refreshments at 8:45 a.m. At 9:00 a.m. there will be a welcome, introductions, and an instructor teaching pruning and other maintenance methods. This includes pruning, mulching, weeding, maintaining or removing deer cages and stakes. We will provide tools but encourage citizen participation. After a brief instructional period we will all work on maintaining park trees with ARBOR COMMITTEE members acting as mentors. We will provide tools but encourage participants to bring their own tools. Students who are looking for public service hours will be accommodated.
WRESTLING GEAR AVAILABLE NOW
Now Selling! Get your Rochester Wrestling Gear! RHS Wrestling Store The store is open until November 15.
GERMAN CLUB FUNDRAISER
The German Club candy fundraiser will continue until November 20! Please see a German Club member if you would like to purchase an Advent Calendar and German candy!
INTERNATIONAL FEAST INFORMATION
The International Feast will be held next Wednesday, November 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Please fill out this form to let us know what Hispanic or German dish you will be bringing to the International Feast. Please note, you should bring a main dish, side, or dessert, as drinks, plates, napkins, and utensils will be provided by Spanish and German Clubs. Please sign up by no later than Monday, November 18 at 3:05 p.m. You will also NEED to have the recipe printed out to display by your dish so other students know what ingredients are in it.
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.
FRESHMAN FOOTBALL INFORMATION
If you are a parent or guardian of an 8th-grade student who wants to play Freshman Football in the Fall of 2025, please fill out the form on the following link: RHS Class of 2029 Freshman Football. This will help the high school coaches anticipate the expected number of players and give football moms the ability to communicate with players and parents in the upcoming months. Contact Lyn Young with Football Moms at rocketfootballmom@gmail.com with any questions.
SOPHOMORE CAREER DAY
Sophomores can sign up to attend the Sophomore Career Day at the Capital Area Career Center on Friday, December 6. We will be leaving school at 8:45 a.m. and returning around 10:30 a.m. Students will have the opportunity to talk to local businesses, military, and see the programs offered at CACC. Permission slips can be picked up from Mrs. Schudel in Student Services and must be returned to Student Services by Monday, November 25.
RHS PTO INFORMATION
The HS PTO needs your help! The PTO is seeking donations to 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!
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.
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
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.
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.
COLLEGE VISITS
Nov 13 - Illinois Wesleyan - 1st Lunch
Nov 14 - LLCC - 1st and 2nd Lunch
Nov 20 - US Army - 1st and 2nd Lunch
Nov 21 - US Marines - 1st and 2nd Lunch
LUNCH
Wednesday's Menu
Rocket Line: Pasta Bowl
Corner Crust Pizza: Meatlover’s Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bosco Sticks
Salad Bar
Thursday's Menu
Rocket Line: Pasta Bowl
Corner Crust Pizza: Hawaiian Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
November 13 - “A” Day
November 14 - “B” Day
November 15 - “A” Day