ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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NEW TODAY AT RHS
HIGH SCHOOL FALL CHORAL CONCERT
The Rochester Fall Choral Concert for the High school is TONIGHT, Wednesday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Come hear the Concert Choir and Madrigals perform. We will also announce the Spring musical at the concert tonight.
ROCKET COLOR BLAST 5K FUNDRAISER -
REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT, OCTOBER 20 @ MIDNIGHT
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!
SOCCER REGIONAL TICKETS
The Rochester Boys Soccer team plays Mt. Zion HS on Wednesday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Rochester. You can purchase tickets to the Soccer Regional Game here - Soccer Regional Online Tickets. All tickets are $5. Students must purchase tickets to attend all post-season games.
GENERAL INFORMATION
WRESTLING VIRTUAL PARENT MEETING
All athletes and their parents interested in wrestling need to attend a virtual meeting, TONIGHT, Wednesday, October 20, at 5:00 pm. Please contact Coach Brad Alewelt at balewelt@rochester3a.net to be added to the meeting.
CHANNEL 1450’s 2ND ANNUAL FILL THE TRAILER FOOD DRIVE
RHS is collecting food and other items to be donated to the Central Illinois Foodbank. Food donations will be collected at the Freshman football 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.
PANORAMA SURVEY
A Panorama Survey has been emailed to your school email address. Please take time today to complete the survey.
SENIOR SUPERLATIVES
Seniors, please check your emails and fill out the Senior Superlatives survey by Friday, October 29.
SPANISH CLUB FUNDRAISER
¡Hola! The Club de Español is selling cookie dough! We have 6 deliciosa flavors available and they come in 2 pound tubs. The cost is $14.00 dollars per tub. The sale ends on Friday, October 29th. Please find a Spanish Club member to place your order!
AUDIO ESSAY CONTEST
Any student interested in the VFW Voice of Democracy audio essay contest should see Mr. Fitzgerald for information as soon as possible. There are local, state, and national awards, with the national grand prize of $30,000.
GIRLS BASKETBALL PARENT MEETING
There will be a virtual pre-season parent meeting for girls basketball on Monday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m. If your daughter plans on playing basketball, please contact Coach Boudouris at jrboudouris@rochester3a.net, so he can send you an invite for the virtual Google meet.
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
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.
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.
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 $59. 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 WINTER SEASON SPORTS PASSES
You may purchase your winter sports pass online here Winter Sports Season Pass.
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.
ATHLETE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INFO
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. Here is the link to the winter athletic payment - Winter Sport Athletic Fee Online Payment.
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
Wednesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Pretzel w/ Cheese
Corner Crust Pizza: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bosco Sticks
Salad Bar: Fried Chicken Salad
Thursday’s Menu
Rocket Line: French Toast and Sausage
Corner Crust Pizza: Pepperoni, Sausage and Onion Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar: Cobb Salad
WEEK AT A GLANCE
October 20 - B Day
October 21 - A Day
October 22 - B Day