ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Follow RHS on Twitter at @RochesterHS_3A and on our Facebook Page @rhsrockets and ROCKET_RECAP - RHS Journalism Website for news and information about what is happening in the High School!
IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR & ATHLETIC CALENDAR
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)
3/20/25 - RHS Spring Choir & Band Concert - 6:00 p.m. - Auditorium
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, 2-6-25
Bus Route N is a double route 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.
“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 TODAY, 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
UIS HIGH SCHOOL STOCK MARKET COMPETITION
UIS is currently having a stock market competition. It is only available for area high school students to play. It has cash prizes for the top 5 winners. The LINK provides all the directions to get into the game as well as the contact information for the UIS professors. The game closes on March 28, 2025.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/Teacher Conferences for Rochester High School families will be held next 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.
FCA MEETING
There will be a FCA Meeting next Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 a.m. in the RAC Team Room for anyone interested.
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.
RHS HOCKEY INFO
Our RHS Hockey Senior Night will be Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nelson Center.
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
Thursday's Menu
Rocket Line: French Toast Sticks and Sausage
Corner Crust Pizza: Cheese and Pepperoni Pizzas
Custom Brother’s Grill: Cheese Curds
Salad Bar
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
February 6 - “B” Day
February 7 - “A” Day