ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR & ATHLETIC CALENDAR
3/19/25 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - District Office
3/20/25 - RHS Spring Choir & Band Concert - 6:00 p.m. - Auditorium
3/24/25-3/28/25 - SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
4/7/25 - Foreign Language NHS 6:00 p.m. and NHS Ceremony 7:15 p.m. - Auditorium
4/9/25 - STEM Fair - 5:30-8:00 p.m. RAC (See Info Below)
4/18/25 - 11:15 a.m. Students Early Dismissal - SIP Day
4/21/25 - NO SCHOOL
5/2/25 - 11:15 a.m. Students Early Dismissal - SIP Day
5/3/25 - RHS Prom
5/9/25 - Senior Breakfast and Awards
5/18/25 - RHS Graduation Ceremony - 7:00 p.m. @ UIS (Graduation Letter)
5/16/25-5/21/25 - Semester Exams
5/22/25 - Make-up Finals (8:05-11:15 a.m.)
OPPORTUNITIES
Link to Career and Job Opportunities
Link to Volunteer Opportunities
Order Your 2024-25 Yearbook NOW
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 3-18-25
Bus Routes B, H, N and O 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.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT
The Rochester Music Department presents its Annual Spring Concert this Thursday, March 20 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is free, and everyone is cordially invited to attend and listen to amazing music by our High School Concert Choir, Madrigals, Vocal Jazz, and Concert Band.
SENIOR CLASS PHOTOS NEEDED
Attention Seniors and Senior Guardians: Each year for graduation a video is created and shown before graduation. We are asking that each senior provide one baby or toddler age (1-3 years old) picture and one senior picture by March 19, 2025 for the video. Photos can be digital or hard copy. Please see the attached letter for additional information - Senior Photo Request Letter
MARCH MADNESS TOURNAMENT
Week Three of Library March Madness is now available. Please click on the google form and vote for your top 2 books that were checked out of the HS library this year! Each week we will have a new round of books, until our winning book is chosen. March Madness Week 3 Link
VOTING INFORMATION
If you haven't registered for the upcoming election on April 1, you can still vote by following these directions for Grace Period Voting. You can also Vote Early - find info for that HERE - be sure to check Office Hours before going. If you aren’t sure if you are registered or if you are using your current address, you can check at this LINK. Any other Election Information can be found on the Sangamon County Clerk’s webpage HERE - including sample ballots so you can be prepared!
GET YOUR FREE CENTRAL ILLINOIS STEM FAIR TICKETS BEFORE SPRING BREAK!
We would love for your family to join us at the 2025 Central Illinois STEM Fair to be held on Wednesday, April 9 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Rochester Athletic Complex. Last year the STEM Fair hosted 80 exhibits and attracted over 1000 attendees from 20 different schools in Central Illinois. The STEM Fair showcases local STEM activities for students covering a wide range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics. Check out all of the fabulous exhibitors on the Central Illinois STEM Fair website. Reserve your free ticket today at Link to Tickets!
5ESSENTIALS SURVEY FOR RHS
PARENTS - Please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey for RHS. Rochester High School would appreciate your input! Thank You!
LLCC SENIORS
The Annual LLCC Reg Prep Day is Thursday, April 3. Seniors planning to attend LLCC in the Fall may sign-up for the event via the Google Form sent to you by the Counseling Department. Forms are due Friday, March 21.
GIRLS GOLF INFORMATION
Are you interested in Girls Golf? If you want to give it a try and are interested in joining the team this fall, plan on coming out and giving it a try at The Back 9 Indoor Simulators. Join us on Saturday, April 13 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Back 9. Coaches, players and parents will be in attendance to answer questions. Link to Flyer
SENIOR RECOGNITION ADS - YEARBOOK
Please click on the RHS Senior Recognition Ads Flyer to order your senior's ad today! Yearbook Recognition “Happy” Ads are on sale now. The deadline to order will be Friday, May 2, 2025.
SUMMER 2026 TRIP TO JAPAN: (UPDATED INFO)
Thank you for all the interest in our tour to Japan that will be taking place in June 2026. We filled up a full bus back in January, and we currently have a short waiting list. A number of people have inquired about the possibility of getting a second bus for the trip. In order to do that, we would need another 12-15 people to express interest and be willing to sign up for the waiting list. If you, your child, and/or other family members are seriously interested in going, please reach out to Mr. Klemm at kklemm@rochester3a.net. If you feel ready, you can always sign up for the waiting list with a $95 refundable enrollment fee. You would have no other obligation until a second bus is confirmed, so there is no risk involved. The website may tell you that a payment plan will start next month; that is an error. Additionally, there is a $200 scholarship offered on the price right now through March 31, so lock in that price ASAP! You can enroll with this link: www.eftours.com/2812631UW. Additionally, you can see the presentation about the trip right here. We hope you can join us!
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
March 18 - Quincy University - 2nd Lunch
March 19 - University of Illinois - Springfield - 1st and 2nd Lunches
March 19 - US Army - 1st and 2nd Lunches
March 20 - US Marines - 1st and 2nd Lunches
March 21 - Illinois College - 1st and 2nd Lunches
LUNCH
Tuesday's Menu
Rocket Line: Chicken & Noodles
Corner Crust Pizza: Cheese and Pepperoni Pizzas
Custom Brother’s Grill: Fried Pickles
Salad Bar
Wednesday's Menu
Rocket Line: Salisbury Steak & Mashed Potatoes
Corner Crust Pizza: Bosco Sticks & Hot Pockets
Custom Brother’s Grill: Onion Rings & Fried Mushrooms
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 18 - “A” Day
March 19 - “B” Day
March 20 - “A” Day
March 21 - “B” Day
March 24-28 - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK