ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, September 17, 2021
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NEW TODAY AT RHS
ATTENTION PARENTS:
We are looking for several people to chaperone Homecoming next Saturday, September 25. If you are interested, please email Becky Leonard at rleonard@rochester3a.net.
GERMAN CLUB INFORMATION
Congratulations to the new 2021-2022 German Club Officers:
President: Kylie Kerwin
Vice President: Sophie Ommen
Secretary: Paige Szabados
Treasurer: Amelia Tungett
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - 9/29/21, 10/13/21 & 11/3/21
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held for RHS on Wednesday, September 29, Wednesday, October 13 and Wednesday, November 3 from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. Conferences will be held VIRTUALLY this fall. Parents should use their Skyward Family Access to schedule 15-minute virtual appointments with their student’s teachers that they would like to visit with through our video conferencing platform. After scheduling your conference(s), parents will be sent a link by the teacher for each 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. 3235 or stucker@rochester3a.net.
GENERAL INFORMATION
9/24/21 - SIP DAY - EARLY DISMISSAL
High School Students will be dismissed on Friday, September 24 at 12:15 p.m.
BIG BUDDY PROGRAM
We are planning on having seniors do Big Buddy with the Rochester Intermediate School this school year. If you are interested please fill out this short survey so we can begin to get it all organized. The survey will be open until 3:00 pm on Monday, September 20.
PARKING INFORMATION
If you are driving a different vehicle to school for any reason you need to fill out this form on a daily basis so we know that it is in the parking lot. If you have to drive a different vehicle for 3 days then please fill out the form on all 3 days.
CACC STUDENT INFORMATION
Due to Parent/Teacher Conferences at CACC, there is no school for CACC students on Friday, September 24 (not this week but the following Friday). Due to the early dismissal for an SIP day at Rochester, all CACC students will be dismissed at 10:00 a.m. and are done for the day. If you do not have transportation home on September 24, and need it, please contact Mr. Toland so that we can arrange a ride home for you that morning.
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.
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
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!
CONSTITUTION WEEK
Today, we observe and honor the 234th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution by delegates at the Constitutional Convention on September 17th, 1787. This important day in our nation’s history is the birthday of our government. Students and staff are invited to pause and consider this extraordinary document while reflecting on its historical and contemporary significance. Here are the goals of the Constitution – then and now – as laid out in the preamble: “We the People, of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” Signed September 17, 1787 in Philadelphia. If you would like to read the Official Proclamation, you can find it HERE.
SHIELD CONSENT TESTING LINK
Testing LINK
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!
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
Rochester Rockets App - Info here or the instructions on our website. Download today!
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
GOLF TEAM RESULTS
Last night the Lady Rocket Golfers traveled to Petersburg for a 5 team match. The girls played some of their best golf of the year, seeing all 5 ladies shoot in the 40's! Leading the way with 44 were Kassie Skinner, Isabel Tom and Kiley Torres! Shooting season (and possibly career low rounds) were Kassidy Conlon who had 47 and Kate Haupt who broke 50 for the FIRST time with a 49! The girls travel to Decatur at Hickory Point 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
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
20 - Army - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
23 - Western Illinois University - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
29 - Greenville University - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Pizza Bosco Sticks
Corner Crust Pizza: Hawaiian Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Corn Dog
Salad Bar: Chef Salad
Monday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Beefy Nachos
Corner Crust Pizza: BBQ Bacon Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Spicy Popcorn Chicken/Boneless Wings
Salad Bar: Fajita Chicken Salad
WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 17 - A Day
September 20 - B Day
September 21 - A Day
September 22 - B Day
September 23 - A Day
September 24 - B Day - 12:15 - Early Dismissal