ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, September 13, 2021
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NEW TODAY AT RHS
ATTENTION STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
Seniors will be taking the Illinois Science Assessment this Wednesday, September 15 during A1, Rocket Time and A3. All Seniors should check their email for details regarding the testing and all other students should check with their A1/ RT/ A3 teachers for information regarding any change in class locations due to testing.
TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF CONSTITUTION WEEK!
Constitution Week is the commemoration of America's most important document. Watch the announcements this week for a fun contest. The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights.
TENNIS TEAM APPAREL STORE
Please consider supporting the girls' tennis team by ordering Rocket apparel! The store closes on Friday, September 17, so get your orders in soon. Thank you!
RHS HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK
Monday, September 20 - Neon Day
Tuesday, September 21 - Red Carpet/Formal Day
Wednesday, September 22 - Class Color Cancer Awareness Day
Freshmen - Yellow for Bone Cancer
Sophomore - Royal Blue for Colon Cancer
Junior - Purple for Pancreatic Cancer
Senior - Pink for Breast Cancer
Staff - Black for Skin Cancer
Thursday, September 23 - Decade Day
Freshmen - 1950’s
Sophomore - 1960’s
Junior - 1970’s
Seniors - 1980’s
Friday, September 24 - 12:15 Dismissal Pep Assembly Day - Orange and Blue Day
HOMECOMING 2021 INFORMATION
When: Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Where: RHS Tennis Courts - No Masks Outdoors
Rain Location: RAC - Masks Required Indoors
Cost: $10.00 per Person - You will pay at the gate.
Guest forms for the Homecoming Dance will be available from Mrs. Lessman in Student Services. Guest forms will be due Wednesday, September 22 by 3:05 p.m. to Mrs. Lessman in Student Services. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Lessman.
BAND BOOSTER MEETING
The Rochester Band Booster parent meeting will be held on Monday, September 13, at 6 p.m. in the Rochester Fine Arts Auditorium. Parents of band students in grades 5th-12th are invited to participate. Directly following the Booster Meeting at 7 p.m., there will be an informational student/parent Disney Trip Meeting held in the Rochester Fine Arts Auditorium. All high school music students in choir and/or band are eligible to participate in the Disney Trip. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Bauser by email at bbauser@rochester3a.net.
JOIN ROCHESTER'S CYBER DEFENSE COMPETITION TEAM
Rochester's CyberPatriot team has started practicing for the 2021-22 season. There are openings on both the high school and junior high teams. You will have fun competing against other high schools while learning valuable computer security skills. Practices are in the evenings either virtually or in the RHS Learning Commons. Interested students should email pggegen@gmail.com or zstufflebeam@yahoo.com
ART CLUB INFORMATION
If you are interested in joining the Art Club, please email Mrs. Bell at sbell@rochester3a.net and she will send you information about the club. You do not need to be currently enrolled in Art classes in order to join. Hope to see you there!
PSAT-NMSQT TEST - JUNIORS
Attention Juniors - We will be offering the PSAT-NMSQT test on Wednesday, October 13. This is a voluntary test and costs $18 to take. It is recommended for college bound students. We have a limited number of tests available - first come, first serve. Sign up with Mrs. Schudel in Student Services by Thursday, September 30.
2021-2022 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2021-2022 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale now for $54. ALL sales for books will be online this year. Click Jostens RHS Yearbook Sales to order your yearbook TODAY! 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!
RHS SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB INFORMATION
The RHS Social Justice Club is back and excited for our second year!! If you would like to join, rejoin, or have questions about the club, please contact either Mrs. Littrell at slittrell@rochester3a.net, Catherine Comerford ccomerford22@rockets.rochester3a.net, or Jillyan Hendricks at jhendricks23@rockets.rochester3a.net. We welcome everyone and hope to create a safe space for all again this year!! Club Information
CLUB U
Any students interested in joining Club U should send Mrs. Powell an email to be added to the Club U Canvas Group. If you were in it last year, you will still be in the Canvas group. If there are any questions, please email Mrs. Powell. Club U Information
SHIELD CONSENT TESTING LINK
Testing LINK
ROCHESTER ROCKETS APP
Everything about our Rochester Rockets can be found right in your pocket with our new app! Simply search "Rochester CUSD 3A" in your phone's app store to download it. Select "allow" when prompted on the initial download to allow your phone to receive notifications. To learn more about our app see our YouTube video here or follow the instructions on our website. Keep up with everything Rochester Rockets and download today!
FREE BREAKFAST AND FREE LUNCHES INFORMATION
Link to additional information, Breakfast/Lunch Information.
RHS HOMECOMING PARADE INFORMATION
This year’s Rochester High School Homecoming Parade will be on Wednesday, September 22 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Fairytales”. If you are interested in participating in the parade or need additional information, please contact Deena Powell at (217)498-9761, Ext. 3122 during the school day or you can email me at dpowell@rochester3a.net. Parade entries should fill out a form at this link Parade Entries. All parade entries need to have adult supervision and will not include political entries. ALL sports/activities/businesses not directly connected to the Rochester Schools will need to fill out a Waiver of Liability Form and return to Deena Powell at dpowell@rochester3a.net no later than 3:15 pm on Tuesday, September 21. (Just take a picture of your completed form with your phone camera and email to me) Click here for Waiver of Liability Form
REMINDERS FROM THE NURSE
HAZEL HEALTH INFORMATION
We’re launching our health services program for this school year, and we want to make sure your family has access to these services all year long. Our district is hosting a Consent for Care Drive to ensure 100% of families learn about our student health services from Hazel Health. With Hazel, students can immediately speak with a Hazel doctor right from school or at home. On-demand health services include:
- Medical treatment: For stomach aches, headaches, sprained ankles, asthma concerns, and everything in between.
- Medication: Prescriptions written or over-the-counter provided at school when needed.
- Coordination: With family physician and return to school communications.
Parents - Please sign the Consent for Care form to ensure your child has access to these services: my.hazel.co/rochester3a. If you have already completed the form, thank you! You can help us reach 100% of families this week by reminding your fellow Rochester CUSD 3A families to opt-in to this service during our drive.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Parking Pass - Parking Survey. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net.
Tech Help: Tech Help Desk Request Ticket
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
On Saturday, the cross country team competed in the First to the Finish Invitational in Peoria. The girls finished 28 out of 4019. Colleen Zeibert finished fifth overall in the meet with a time of 18.4 minutes. Other varsity runners included - Trinity Hicks, Brooke Zeibert, Lacy Steck, Addi Schmedeke, Jillian Conlon, and Maria Olson. The boys team finished 18th. The boys were led by sophomore Jack Arends who finished 101st. Other varsity runners included Ryan Gustafson, Max Wilber, Charlie Archey, Spencer Loy, Aiden Garland-Sutter, and Parker Edmonson. George Oliver was the top finisher in the open race at 326th. Great job to all those that competed on Saturday!!
FAMILY/INDIVIDUAL FALL SEASON SPORTS PASSES
Family and Individual fall season sports passes will be available at all games for purchase. Family passes are $100 and individual passes are $40-adult or $30-senior citizen. These passes allow entrance into all junior high and high school events during the fall season. Please bring a check (made out to RHS) or exact change. If you are planning to purchase passes at the football game they will be available at the pass gate only (far gate).
HS BOYS BASKETBALL OPEN GYM INFORMATION
For anyone interested in playing high school basketball this year that isn’t playing a fall sport, open gyms will be on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the RAC. Masks must be worn during the open gym.
ATHLETIC FEE INFORMATION
This year we are offering online payments for athletic fees. Here is the link to make a payment. SPORT REGISTRATION PAYMENT
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT
If your student plans to participate in one of our upcoming sports seasons, please visit https://rochesterhs.rschoolteams.com/ to register your athlete. We will also need an updated physical on file. Don’t forget to subscribe to “notify me” for your child’s sport, this allows you to get automatic notifications of any schedule changes. If you need to check your child’s physical date or have any questions about the registration process, please contact Angie Butler at abutler@rochester3a.net.
COLLEGE VISIT SCHEDULE:
SEPTEMBER
23 - Western Illinois University - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
29 - Greenville University - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Monday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Teriyaki Chicken w/ Fried Rice
Corner Crust Pizza: Taco Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Spicy Popcorn Chicken/Boneless Wings
Salad Bar: Fajita Chicken Salad
Tuesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Texas Straw Hat
Corner Crust Pizza: BLT Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Curly Fries
Salad Bar: Taco Salad
WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 13 - A Day
September 14 - B Day
September 15 - A Day
September 16 - B Day
September 17 - A Day