ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, October 15, 2021
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NEW TODAY AT RHS
SPECIAL EDUCATION FIRST AID KIT SALE:
The Rochester High School Vocational Skills II Class is selling First Aid Kits! Students from Vocational Skills II and the Life Skills classrooms are assembling and selling kits as a way to teach students in Special Education programs job readiness skills and social skills. First Aid Kit Information and Order Form
EXTRA 2020-21 YEARBOOKS FOR SALE
We do have a limited number of 2020-21 yearbooks still available if anyone did not purchase one last year. The cost is $55.00 and you can contact Sue Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net if you are interested.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ONLINE FOOTBALL TICKET SALES
Purchase your Football tickets at ONLINE TICKET SALES for Friday night 's game. Please remember that all Rochester District students (K-12) have free admission to all events this year so you will not need to purchase tickets for them to attend. If you have any questions, please Contact Angie Butler at 217-498-9761, Ext. 3166 or abutler@rochester3a.net.
CHANNEL 1450’s 2ND ANNUAL FILL THE TRAILER FOOD DRIVE
The Rockets will be competing against area teams to see who can collect the most food to fill the equipment trailer. Rockets will be collecting food and other items to be donated to the Central Illinois Foodbank. There will be tubs set-up at the varsity game tomorrow night, Friday, October 15 to place your collections in. Food donations will also be collected at the JV Game on Monday, October 18, and the Freshman game on Thursday, October 21. Show your school spirit and help the Rockets win this challenge!
Most needed food items: Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Low Sodium Canned Veggies, Low Sodium Canned Soup, Canned Meat in Water, Canned Fruit in Juice, Peanut Butter, Whole Grain Cereal, Crackers
Most Needed Non-Food Items: Laundry Soap, Bath Soap, Shampoo, Toilet Paper, Tooth Paste, Diapers, Deodorant.
RAZZO’S FUNDRAISER FOR THE SOPHOMORE CLASS
Want a night off of cooking dinner? Let the RHS Sophomore Class help! A "No Contact" Family Meal Pick-Up Fundraiser on November 8 - Pre-Orders Only - A percent of sales will be donated to the RHS Sophomore Class. The family meal (feeds 4) includes lasagna w/meat sauce, large garden salad w/house italian, and 6 breadsticks. Please fill out the form below to order your meal - $45.00 - Feeds 4. RHS Sophomore Class Lasagna Fundraiser Order Form. The Pre-Order deadline is November 5. If you have any questions, please email - lleach@rochester3a.net.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SENIORS
NHS Senior Members - Please remember to turn in your Dues by Friday, October 15 to Ms. Murray.
FCA MEETING
FCA will meet this Sunday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the RAC for any high school or junior high student who would like to attend.
GERMAN CANDY SALES
German candy sales are currently taking place. If you would like to place an order, please find a German Club student and place your order! If you have any questions, please contact Freu Catarinicchia.
ROCKET COLOR BLAST 5K - RHS JUNIOR CLASS PROM 2022 FUNDRAISER
Please help the RHS Junior Class raise money for this year's Prom by participating in The Rocket Color Blast 5k Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, November 7, 2021 @ 1:00 p.m. at the Rochester Community Park! This event is open to the public and will be fun for ALL ages! Please register at the following link: Registration Link. If you have any questions, please contact the Junior Class Sponsors, Alex Wagner (awagner@rochester3a.net) or Sam Gumble (sgumble@rochester3a.net). Let's Have a Blast Rockets!
CHEMISTRY CLUB INFORMATION
Interested in chemistry? The Chemistry Club will be meeting on Thursday, October 21, 2021 after school at 3:15 p.m. in Mrs. Sutker's room. If you are interested in joining, please attend the meeting so that we can plan this year's activities.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - 11/3/21
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held for RHS on 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.
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!
SHIELD CONSENT TESTING LINK
Testing LINK
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.
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:
October 20 - 11:40-1:30 - Illinois State University - RHS Cafeteria
October 20 - 1:00-1:30 - Indiana State University - RHS Cafeteria
October 27 - 11:40–1:30 - Lincoln Land Community College - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: BBQ Cheddar Chicken Wrap
Corner Crust Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Mini Corn Dogs
Salad Bar: Chef Salad
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
WEEK AT A GLANCE
October 15 - A Day