ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
Thursday, December 2, 2021
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NEW TODAY AT RHS
CACC SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 13:
There will be regular classes at CACC on Monday, December 13 and Tuesday, December 14. There will be Final Exams at CACC on Wednesday, December 15 and Thursday, December 16. On Friday, December 17 at CACC, you will only need to attend if you have a make-up exam that you have scheduled for that afternoon with your instructor. Otherwise, you are excused from attending CACC on Friday, December 17.
BOYS TRACK MEETING
There will be a short informational meeting for all boys interested in Track & Field, next Thursday, December 9 immediately after school in the RAC. If you are unable to attend, please contact Coach Blaise (mblaise@rochester3a.net) or Coach Hill (ahill@rochester3a.net).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FINAL EXAMS
We have compiled an information sheet for families concerning the week of semester exams. Info Sheet for Final Exam Week - 12/13-12/17 Please look over the information and if you have any questions, please have your student contact their teachers or counselor.
WRESTLING TEAM RESULTS
Last night the wrestling team opened the season with two CS8 wins over Decatur Eisenhower and Springfield High School. Rochester 72, Eisenhower 6 and Rochester 44, Springfield 36. Luke Gribbins, Adam Gribbins, Drake Pfeiffer, Nolan Mrozowski and Cooper Taft were 2-0 on the night.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GIRLS SOCCER TEAM MEETING
Any girls planning on playing on the girls soccer team this spring need to attend a meeting during Rocket Time, TOMORROW, Friday, December 3 in the HS Commons.
RHS ANNUAL MADRIGAL PRODUCTION
Tickets for the 53rd Annual RHS Madrigal Production are on sale NOW. Dinner productions are Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m. Tea productions are Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available online by clicking this link MADRIGAL TICKETS. All seats are reserved and will require a ticket for entry. Due to current COVID protocols, masks are required inside the school. Anyone with questions may contact our Fine Arts Coordinator, Bill Bauser at bbauser@rochester3a.net.
MEMORIAL’S HOLIDAY FEST - STUDENT TREE VOTING INFO
This year the Festival of Trees has changed its name to Memorial's Holiday Fest and the voting for student trees is done virtually on Facebook. The voting is now underway for the student trees! Voting can be done on the Memorial's Holiday Fest Facebook page, @MemorialHolidayFest. Please go to the Facebook page and vote for Rochester's High School's tree!
TOYS FOR TOTS DONATION DRIVE
The Rochester National Honor Society will be collecting toys for local children that are in need for the holidays in Sangamon County from December 6 - 10. Toys will be collected during first period classes the entire week. Our school goal is to collect 500 toys. Please help support our local youth!
RHS STUDENT BODY WINTER DONATION DRIVE
The RHS Student Body is collecting items for the Sojourn Shelter this year. Please bring canned goods, school supplies and personal care items and place them in the bins around the High School the week of December 13-17. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Sojourn Donation Information
BASEBALL TEAM APPAREL STORE
The link to purchase from the baseball team apparel store is here, Baseball Team Apparel Store. The store is open until December 6.
ATTENTION, ALL RHS STUDENTS
The yearbook wants to know what shows you are streaming! Fill out this quick "What Are You Watching?" form by Friday, December 17th and be entered into a drawing for a free GIFT CERTIFICATE to see a movie at an AMC Theater!
SAVE THE DATE!
Rochester School District has partnered with the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer free COVID vaccinations for children 5-11 years of age.
When: Dose #2 - December 11, 2021 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Rochester High School - Cafeteria (please enter at the JH gym entrance)
Please register for a time slot at this link. Walk-ins welcome. See flyer for additional information. If you have any questions please contact Nurse Arnold at harnold@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!
SANGAMON CEO LRS ICE SKATING RINK
The Sangamon CEO program’s LRS Ice Skating Rink is now open in Downtown Springfield at the Old State Capitol. There will be ice skating, games, music, food, and more. Please visit their website for hours and additional information - Sangamon CEO Ice Rink Website. Ice Rink Informational Flyer
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.
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:
December 6 - Lincoln Land CC - 11:40 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. - RHS Cafeteria
December 16 - Air Force - 11:40 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH:
Thursday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Popcorn Chicken Bowl
Corner Crust Pizza: Pepperoni, Sausage & Onion Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar: Cobb Salad
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Chicken Ranch Flatbread
Corner Crust Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Mini Corn Dogs
Salad Bar: Chef Salad
WEEK AT A GLANCE
December 2 - B Day
December 3 - A Day