ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, December 16, 2024
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IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR & ATHLETIC CALENDAR
12/16/24-12/20/24 - 2024 Fall Semester - Final Exam Schedule
12/17/24 - Student Tour Meeting (Japan) - 6:30 p.m. (Info Below - VIRTUAL Meeting)
12/21/24-1/5/25 - WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL
1/6/25 - Teachers Institute - No Student Attendance
1/7/25 - School Resumes
3/24/25-3/28/25 - SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
5/3/25 - RHS Prom
5/18/25 - RHS Graduation Ceremony - 7:00 p.m. @ UIS
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 12-16-24
Bus Routes H 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.
FALL SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Please find below a letter detailing important Fall Semester Exam Schedule Information. 2024 Final Exam Informational Letter If you have any questions, please reach out to the High School Office at 217-498-9761, Ext. 53235.
DON’T SWEAT THE TESTS - FINALS WEEK (DECEMBER 16-20)
Staff and Students will wear comfortable sweats for the week of testing to provide a relaxed and stress free environment.
CACC ANNOUNCEMENT
CACC is only requiring students to attend TODAY, Monday, December 16 and TOMORROW, Tuesday, December 17. CACC classes will resume on January 7, 2025.
WRESTLING GEAR
Do you need Rochester Gear? The Wrestling team has their link open until Monday, December 16. Link to Purchase
STUDENT TOUR - SUMMER 2026!
Are you interested in a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see a new part of the world? An Informational Meeting about a planned educational tour to JAPAN will be held on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m. This VIRTUAL meeting should last about 30-40 minutes, and we will explore the itinerary, break down the affordability of the trip, and discuss next steps for those interested in taking on this opportunity. Please know that we want this to be available to all students, regardless of financial situation, so don't let that deter you! One parent/guardian must be in attendance – students are welcome to attend as well. RSVP is mandatory to receive the virtual meeting link: Please use this link to let us know if you are coming to the informational meeting or would like information sent to you; it will help give us an accurate count -- Link to RSVP. Email Mr. Klemm at kklemm@rochester3a.net with any questions you might have. See you there!
GUIDED TEST PREP PROGRAM
RHS now has a subscription to the Learning Express Guided Test Prep program. This resource offers: Test prep for ACT, SAT, ASVAB, and AP exams, a Resume builder, and a Scholarship database. Students can access it by clicking on the Library Canvas page and following the links for EBSCO. For questions, contact Jennifer Newton at jnewton@rochester3a.net. We believe this tool will greatly benefit our students' academic and career pursuits.
CONCESSION STAND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need your help with concessions at our home games. Earn your volunteer hours! Sign up here: Student Winter Concession Sign Up
RHS SENIOR QUOTES
Seniors, please check your email and submit a Senior Quote for the yearbook. RHS Seniors will have a quote under their Senior Portrait in the RHS 2024-2025 Yearbook. You need to pick a quote that is meaningful and represents you as a person or a quote that represents your high school experience. Please read the tips and rules before selecting a quote! The deadline to submit the quote is January 10, 2025.
2024-2025 YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2024-2025 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale now. ALL sales for books will be online this year. Click the 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! If you cannot remember if you purchased a yearbook yet for this year, please email Mrs. Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net.
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENT
SENIORS - The FAFSA is now open! Please check your email for more information about the process for completing this form.
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. 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.
For information on external scholarship opportunities, please visit HERE.
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.
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
Monday's Menu
Rocket Line: Pasta Bowl
Corner Crust Pizza: Vegetable Pesto Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Boneless Wings
Salad Bar
Tuesday's Menu
Rocket Line: Pasta Bowl
Corner Crust Pizza: Spicy Chicken Sausage Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Curly Fries
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
December 16 - “A” Day (A5 Final)
December 17 - “B” Day (B5 Final)
December 18 - “A” Day (A1, A3 & A4 Finals)
December 19 - “B” Day (B1, B3 & B4 Finals)
December 20 - 8:05-11:15 Make-Up Finals