ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR & ATHLETIC CALENDAR
2/4/25 - Girls Track Parent Meeting - 6:00-6:45 p.m. - HS Library
2/6/25 - “In Our School” Presentation, Topic: Vaping - 6:00-6:45 p.m. - Auditorium
2/10/25 - Band Boosters Lasagna Dinner - 5:00 p.m. - Cafeteria (See Info Below)
2/12/25 - Parent Teacher Conferences - 3:30-8:30 p.m.
2/14/25 - SIP Day - 11:15 a.m. Student Dismissal
2/17/25 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day
2/19/25 - Bass Fishing Team Parent Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - HS Library
2/19/25 - Girls Soccer Parent Meeting - 7:00-8:00 p.m. - HS Library
2/19/25 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - District Office
2/28/25-3/2/25 - Legally Blonde - The Musical (See Ticket Info Below)
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, 2-4-25
Bus Routes J 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.
GIRLS TRACK INFORMATION
All girls interested in HS Track need to make sure you have contacted Coach Trexler. Pre-season practices have started. A Parent Meeting will be held TONIGHT, Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the HS Library. Official practices will start on Wednesday. Girls in other sports and activities will not be required to be at practice yet, but parents should still attend the meeting on Tuesday. Also, all parents need to sign up their athletes on RSchool ASAP. Without proof of a physical, athletes cannot practice. More scheduled dates will be available at the Parent Meeting. Practices this week are 3:30-5:00 p.m. Tues 2/4 - RAC, Wed 2/5 - RIS, Thurs 2/6 - RAC and Fri 2/7 - RAC.
“IN OUR SCHOOL” PRESENTATIONS
Rochester High School would like to invite all Rocket Parents and Guardians to a new series of “In Our School” presentations. “In Our School” presentations are for Rochester High School Parents and Guardians and will provide information on important topics concerning our students. The first “In Our School” Presentation, Topic: Vaping will be held on Thursday, February 6 from 6:00-6:45 p.m. in the Auditorium. Please find below a link to a letter with additional information. "In Our School" Presentations Informational Letter
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/Teacher Conferences for Rochester High School families will be held on Wednesday, February 12 from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Conferences can be held VIRTUALLY OR IN-PERSON. The default setting is virtual, so if you would like to meet in-person, please use the drop down menu and change the option. Parents should use their Skyward Family Access to schedule 15-minute appointments with their student’s teachers that they would like to visit. After scheduling your conference(s), parents will be sent a link by the teacher for each virtual 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. 53235 or stucker@rochester3a.net.
BASS FISHING MEETING
A meeting for students interested in participating in the Spring 2025 Bass Fishing season will be held on Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the HS Library. Parents and Guardians are encouraged to attend along with the student.
GIRLS SOCCER TEAM PARENT MEETING
There will be a Parent Meeting for the Girls Soccer Team on Wednesday, February 19 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the HS Library.
DRAMA DEPARTMENT PLAY/MUSICAL TICKETS
The Drama Department presents “Legally Blonde” on February 28-March 2. Get your tickets now! Your phone will be your ticket to get into the event. Links to each performance below - Adults $10.00 and Senior/Student $8.00.
3/1 - 2:00 Legally Blonde Tickets
3/1 - 7:00 Legally Blonde Tickets
ROCHESTER SCHOOLS STEAM SUPPLY DRIVE
Districtwide Steam Supply Drive Informational Flyer
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.
"LAST CALL" FOR THE GALAPAGOS
If you and/or your family are looking for a summer vacation this year, this is a last call for the Ecuador/Galapagos Tour we are going on this summer! The final day to sign up is quickly approaching on March 2, so don't miss out on this amazing opportunity if you are interested! If you would like more information (itinerary, dates, etc.), please reference INFORMATIONAL LINK. Please note that this is the PPT from the September Informational Meeting so pricing may vary. If you have any further questions, please email me at oseitz@rochester3a.net.
CENTRAL ILLINOIS STEM FAIR TICKETS AVAILABLE
Ticket registration is open for the 2025 Central Illinois STEM Fair, to be held on Wednesday, April 9 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the RAC. Last year the STEM Fair hosted 80 exhibits and attracted over 1000 attendees from 20 different schools in Central Illinois. The STEM Fair showcases locally-available STEM activities for students covering a wide range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics. Reserve your free ticket today at https://centralillinoisstemfair.eventbrite.com/
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
February 6 - LLCC - 1st and 2nd Lunch
February 6 - SIUE - 2nd lunch
February 10 - Western Specialty Contractors - 1st and 2nd Lunch
February 11 - 183rd Air National Guard - 1st and 2nd Lunch
February 19 - Marines - 1st and 2nd Lunch
February 26 - US Marines - 1st and 2nd Lunch
LUNCH
Tuesday's Menu
Rocket Line: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Corner Crust Pizza: Cheese and Pepperoni Pizzas
Custom Brother’s Grill: Fried Pickles
Salad Bar
Wednesday's Menu
Rocket Line: Chicken Enchiladas
Corner Crust Pizza: Bosco Sticks and Hot Pockets
Custom Brother’s Grill: Onion Rings / Fried Mushrooms
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
February 4 - “B” Day
February 5 - “A” Day
February 6 - “B” Day
February 7 - “A” Day