ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, April 4, 2025
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IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR & ATHLETIC CALENDAR
4/7/25 - Foreign Language NHS 6:00 p.m. and NHS Ceremony 7:15 p.m. - Auditorium
4/9/25 - ACT Testing & Senior Exploration Day
4/9/25 - STEM Fair - 5:30-8:00 p.m. RAC (See Info Below)
4/10/25 - “In Our School” Presentation - Cell Phones/Electronics - 6:00-6:45 p.m. - HS Library
4/16/25 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - District Office
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, 4-4-25
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.
CACC STUDENTS
Due to state testing being completed on Wednesday, April 9, all Rochester students (seniors and juniors) will be EXCUSED from CACC on that day. There will be no CACC student attendance on that day.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CEREMONY PRACTICE
The National Honor Society will have a practice for their Induction Ceremony TODAY, Friday, April 4 at 3:15 p.m. in the Auditorium. Attendance is Mandatory, unless you have cleared it with Ms. Murray.
INFORMATION - NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONIES
This year's National Honor Society Ceremonies will be held on MONDAY, APRIL 7.
SCHEDULE:
6:00 p.m. - German/Spanish National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
German/Spanish NHS members should arrive at the Auditorium no later than 5:30 p.m.
Doors for guests will open at 5:45 p.m.
Promptly Following 1st Ceremony - Group Pictures
Group pictures will be taken in the back of the Auditorium (NHS members should not leave the Auditorium in between the ceremonies).
7:15 p.m. - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Members should arrive no later than 6:30 p.m.
Doors for guests will open at 7:00 p.m.
Please see email from Ms. Murray for more information.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR STEM FAIR - 4.9.25
STEM FAIR VOLUNTEER SIGN UP LINK
RHS CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
The 2025-2026 Rochester High School Cheerleading Tryouts will be held on Friday, April 11. Anyone interested in going out for the team should email kdamhoff@rochester3a.net by TODAY, Friday, April 4. There is also a Mandatory Parent Meeting for anyone interested in trying out for the team on Monday, April 7 @ 5:30 p.m. in the RHS Library. Contact Coach K at kdamhoff@rochester3a.net with any questions! GO ROCKETS!
RECONNECTING MONUMENTS TO DONORS
The District is trying to find the donors of the bricks and blocks that were at the front of Rocket Booster Stadium. Link to Article
SENIOR EXPLORATION DAY
There will be a Senior Exploration Day on Wednesday, April 9 and seniors will not be in attendance. Seniors will need to complete 2-3 hours of either: job shadowing, trade/college visit or community service. A form will need to be signed to verify you completed one of the above activities. The form is linked below or you can pick up a form in Student Services. This will be marked as an UNEXCUSED absence, until you submit the form. It will then be counted as excused. Senior Exploration Form
ACT TESTING INFO
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, all freshmen, sophomores and juniors will take the ACT 9, ACT 10 or ACT at school as a part of the State of Illinois testing requirement. All students will use their school-issued Chromebooks to take the test. ACT Updating Chromebooks
In order to have a successful testing day, we need students to make sure they bring the following items to school on April 9:
Fully charged Chromebook and charger (there will be a limited amount of loaner Chromebooks available)
An approved calculator. There’s a graphing calculator built into the app, but students can bring their own if they like.
Pen and/or pencil (scratch paper will be provided)
Water
Students will not be allowed to leave the testing room once they begin. If your student has a pre-arranged appointment that morning, they will be scheduled for makeup testing at a later date. Please note, students will not be allowed to access their phone or any other electronic device during testing.
25-26 PRE-K INFORMATION
If you are interested in enrolling your child in the Rochester PreK Program for the 25-26 school year, please fill out a 25-26 PreK Application located at Rochester3a.net/o/res. Please contact Sloane Huddleston at 217-498-6210, Ext. 61522 or shuddleston@rochester3a.net if you have any questions.
ROCHESTER ATHLETICS APPAREL STORE
Rochester Athletics is excited to announce that we now have an Apparel Store open year round. Get your gear and show your school spirit! Rochester Spirit Wear
EASTER EGG HUNT - RHS STUDENTS
Carriage Crossing is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt specifically for Rochester High School Students. The hunt will be held on Wednesday, April 9 at Carriage Crossing at 4:30 p.m.
Flyer - Easter Egg Hunt - HS Students
MICRO-PANTRY DONATION DRIVE
Attention Rocket Families and Students! The High School Student Council is partnering with the Springfield Mayor’s Youth Council to host a Micro-Pantry Donation Drive this week. Lanphier has recently constructed a food pantry for students and families in need, but it needs your help. Please bring or send with your child non-perishable food items or toiletries. Please leave all items with Mrs. Leonard. Help us help Lanphier students and families in need!
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 ASAP 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
The top two books in the HS library have been chosen. Use this link to select your top book for the 24-25 school year. Link to Vote
GET YOUR FREE CENTRAL ILLINOIS STEM FAIR TICKETS
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.
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 SPORT CAMP INFORMATION
Summer Camp Brochure - 2025 Golf Camp, 2025 Football Camp, 2025 Girls Basketball Camp, 2025 Soccer Camp, 2025 Softball Camp, 2025 Boys Basketball Camp, 2025 Volleyball Camp
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.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
April 4 - “A” Day