ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
Thursday, December 9, 2021
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NEW TODAY AT RHS
BOYS TRACK MEETING
There will be a short informational meeting for all boys interested in Track & Field, TODAY, 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).
GENERAL INFORMATION
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 this week, 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! A prize will be given to the 1st hour class that collects the most toys. Please encourage your students to donate if able.
ATTENTION, RHS STUDENTS AND STAFF! UGLY SWEATER DAY INFO
RHS will celebrate our Annual UGLY SWEATER DAY next Tuesday, December 14. Please wear your Ugly Sweater or Holiday Gear - Tuesday, December 14. Wear your ugly sweater and/or your Holiday wear and please stop by the cafeteria to put your name in the box for a chance to win GIFT CERTIFICATES for fabulous prizes sponsored by the RHS Rocket Yearbook!
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.
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.
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
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.
DIPLOMA NAME REQUESTS
Seniors, please check your email and complete the Diploma Name Request form that was sent to you with how you would like your name to appear on your diploma.
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.
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS:
Yearbook Senior Recognition Ads are a great way for parents, families and friends to commemorate student achievements and important milestones. In addition, revenues from recognition ads help our school to create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions on the attached FORM and then click on the LINK to order. There is also a YouTube Instructional Video that may be helpful to watch before placing your order. Jostens is managing your school's yearbook ad sales, so please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please take into account our school's ad content guidelines on the bottom of the attached form during the creation of your ad online. All ad orders must be placed online by 01/31/2022.
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 16 - Air Force - 11:40 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Thursday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Corner Crust Pizza: Meatball Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar: Cobb Salad
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Breakfast for Lunch
Corner Crust Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Mini Corn Dogs
Salad Bar: Chef Salad
WEEK AT A GLANCE
December 9 - A Day
December 10 - B Day