ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, November 22, 2024
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IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR & ATHLETIC CALENDAR
11/22/24 - Student of the Month Presentation - Rocket Time - HS Library
11/25/24 - HS/JH Picture Retakes (Info Below)
11/27/24-11/29/24 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
12/6/24 - Sophomore Career Day - CACC (See Info Below)
12/6/24-12/8/24 - Madrigal Dinners & Teas (See Info Below)
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
5/3/25 - HS Prom
5/18/25 - RHS Graduation Ceremony - 7:00 p.m. @ UIS
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 11-22-24
Bus Routes C and N 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.
VOTE FOR OUR MARCHING BAND
Marching bands add a layer to any event's environment. And, even the visiting team's fans will sometimes tap their feet or otherwise be compelled to enjoy the pregame and halftime entertainment by the band. Please take a minute and vote for our very own Rochester HS Marching Band. The poll is open until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22. Link to Vote
STUDENT PICTURES
Retake Picture Day is Monday, November 25, 2024! If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required. If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not pre ordered, please use the Retake Order Code 87914GF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account. Find answers to Retake Day questions here.
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.
MADRIGAL DINNER & TEA TICKETS
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Rochester Madrigal Dinner & Tea Tickets are now on sale! Tickets are sold online only via GoFan ticketing. Performances are in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
Madrigal Dinners are Friday-Saturday Dec. 6-7 at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets $30/each. Dinners include a full catered Nelson's 1/2 roasted chicken dinner, potatoes, vegetable, salad, homemade wassail, coffee, and bundt cake dessert. Vegetarian option available and can be indicated on your ticket order.
Madrigal Teas are Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 7-8 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets $20/each. Teas include a homemade cheeseball and crackers snack, fresh grapes, coffee, homemade wassail, and bundt cake dessert.
NEW in 2024 - All shows are offering a no-meal, Concert-Only ticket for $10. This option allows patrons to attend the second half of the show to hear some of the best musical moments, but without a meal. The concert portion lasts appx 1 hour.
Arrival times for Concert-Only Tickets:
Dinner Performances - 7:45 p.m.
Tea Performances - 3:00 p.m.
Ticket Purchase Links:
Madrigals Friday CONCERT ONLY 12/6
Madrigals Sat tea CONCERT ONLY
Madrigals Sat dinner CONCERT ONLY
Madrigals Sunday Tea CONCERT ONLY
Ticket Questions can be directed to Mrs. Debbie Burke, Madrigals Ticket Coordinator: dburke@rochester3a.net.
GERMAN CLUB SHIRTS
Attention German Club Members: The 24-25 German Club shirt orders will be taken through Monday, December 2. If you would like to place an order, please submit the order and money to Frau Catarinicchia by 3:05 p.m. on Monday, December 2. Please fill out this FORM to order.
RHS YEARBOOK - SELLING COUPON BOOKS
The RHS Yearbook is excited to offer our families and friends the opportunity to purchase the 2024-2025 Save Around Coupon Books. Preview the book online, then please see one of the Yearbook staff members to get one today. You can also email Ms.Starr at - astarr@rochester3a.net to hold a book. The coupon books cost $25.00 and are filled with thousands of dollars in savings. The books make great holiday gifts! If you want to order online by using a credit card, please go to Savings Coupon Book Link to Purchase and SaveAround will ship the book directly to you. The book includes a free 12-month Savings App with thousands of additional local and national coupons! You will save a lot of money, and you can help us raise funds for our Yearbook. We are in need of cameras and SD cards, and your support will help us!
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
SENIORS: For seniors planning to attend Lincoln Land Community College next Fall, the LLCC Foundation Scholarship Application is now OPEN! Please see the information below on how to apply for the scholarship. The scholarship is due February 15, 2025.
First, students must apply to LLCC to be eligible for scholarships.
Need help activating your LLCC email? Please visit HERE to activate your LLCC account. If you are still having difficulties after reviewing the link, please contact the LLCC Helpdesk at helpme@llcc.edu/217-786-2555.
LLCC Foundation Scholarship site: https://llccfoundation.org/scholarships
If you are eligible and wish to apply to the Honors Program, please select the appropriate question when completing the scholarship application.
Please use Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge web browsers to submit your application, as Internet Explorer is NOT compatible. If your link automatically opens in Internet Explorer, you will need to copy and paste the link into an Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge web browser.
For information on external scholarship opportunities, please visit HERE.
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.
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
LUNCH
Friday's Menu
Rocket Line: Breakfast for Lunch
Corner Crust Pizza: Chili Lime and Beef Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Corn Dog
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
November 22 - “B” Day