ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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NEW TODAY AT RHS
Meet Our New Staff: Olivia Seitz
Olivia graduated from Illinois State University in the spring and this will be her first year of teaching. She will be teaching in our Science Department. She likes to crochet and plays the ukulele in her free time. Ms. Seitz has a dog named Rosco and her favorite thing about teaching is being part of and working with the community. Ms. Seitz is excited to return to her hometown as she is a 2017 Rochester High School graduate. Please help us welcome her to RHS!
Meet Our New Staff: Kallie Sinkus
Kallie has been our volleyball coach for the past four years and now will also be teaching in our Science Department. She is engaged to Ryan Green (2007 RHS grad) and has two dogs Jack, and Bindi. She loves anything volleyball, shopping for deals, and boating on Lake Springfield. Her favorite thing about teaching is building relationships with the students and trying to make their experience engaging, fun, and memorable. Ms. Sinkus is excited to teach in the school that she is also the volleyball coach. Kallie said the pandemic for her has been different as she endured a career change. Please help us welcome her to RHS!
GENERAL INFORMATION
SOPHOMORES - CLASS RING ORDER INFO
Jostens will be in the HS Commons during Rocket Time and the cafeteria during lunch hours to collect your class ring orders on Friday, October 1. Please watch the informational video, Jostens Ring Ordering Informational Video or you can contact Jostens at 217-483-8989 with any questions you may have after reviewing the packet information.
FRESHMAN FUNDRAISER HELP NEEDED
Hello Freshman! The class officers have had some difficulty figuring out what to do for our Freshman class fundraiser in the spring, and we want YOUR help! Please take a moment to fill out this form, Freshman Fundraiser Form and let us know of any ideas you may have for the fundraiser. - Freshman Class Officers
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!
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.
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, Medication and Coordination. 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 - If you need to get a parking sticker, please fill out the Parking Survey. 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. 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
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 - ATHLETE REGISTRATION
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. Any questions, please contact Angie Butler at abutler@rochester3a.net.
COLLEGE VISIT SCHEDULE:
SEPTEMBER
29 - Greenville University - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
30 - St. Ambrose University 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Wednesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Hot Dog on Bun
Corner Crust Pizza: BBQ Chicken Sriracha Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bosco Sticks
Salad Bar: Fried Chicken Salad
Thursday’s Menu
Rocket Line: BBQ Backyard Burger
Corner Crust Pizza: Meatball Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar: Cobb Salad
WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 29 - A Day
September 30 - B Day
October 1 - A Day