ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, January 10, 2025
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IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR & ATHLETIC CALENDAR
1/15/25 - Academic Challenge Team (ACES) Meeting - 3:10 p.m. - Mrs. Boyer’s Room
1/15/25 - Boys Track Parent/Athlete Meeting -6:00 p.m. - HS Library
1/16/25 - Science Olympiad Team Meeting - Rocket Time - Mrs. Green’s Room (3159)
1/20/25 - NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day
1/31/25 - Midterm 3rd Quarter
2/14/25 - SIP Day - 11:15 a.m. Student Dismissal
2/17/25 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day
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, 1-10-25
NO Double Routes tonight.
RHS SENIOR QUOTES
The deadline to submit the quote is TODAY, Friday, January 10, 2025.
BOYS TRACK MEETING INFORMATION
There will be a Parent/Athlete Meeting on Wednesday, January 15 in the HS Library at 6:00 p.m. for all boys interested in competing in Boys Track and Field for the 2025 season. Practice begins Tuesday, January 21. Students need to be registered with Rschool and have an updated physical on file to practice. Please email Coach Blaise or Coach McGhghy if you have any questions.
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TEAM MEETING
The Academic Challenge Team (ACES) will meet in Mrs. Boyer's Room (3156) for a short meeting on Wednesday, January 15 after school. Please see the Canvas page for more information.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM MEETING
There will be a Science Olympiad Team Meeting next Thursday, January 16 during Rocket Time in Mrs. Green’s Room (3159).
ROCHESTER SCHOOLS STEAM SUPPLY DRIVE
Districtwide Steam Supply Drive Informational Flyer
CACC OPEN HOUSE
CACC is holding their Annual Open House on Thursday, January 23 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sophomores and Juniors interested in CACC, please bring your parents/guardians and join us for an Open House. This is a great opportunity to tour the labs, meet the teachers, talk with current students, and see if CACC is where you want to be for your Junior and Senior year. For more information, check out our Facebook page @capitalareacareercenter or our website: www.caccspringfield.org.
CLASS OF 2025 ANNOUNCEMENTS
You can now find information on Graduation, Scholarships, College Essay Assistance, etc. in one location - SENIOR CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
You can now find information on Team Meetings, Concession Stand Volunteers, Sport Registrations, Tickets/Passes, etc. in one location - ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT INFO
STUDENT PARKING
Students must complete the Parking Survey prior to receiving their parking tag.
2024-2025 YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2024-2025 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale now. LINK to purchase the RHS 2024-2025 Yearbook 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.
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.
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!
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.
COLLEGE VISITS
LUNCH
Friday's Menu
Rocket Line: Popcorn Chicken Bowl
Corner Crust Pizza: Fiestada’s & Individual Pizzas
Custom Brother’s Grill: Mozzarella Sticks
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
January 10 - “B” Day