ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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NEW TODAY AT RHS
GIRLS TRACK TEAM RESULTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
PROM COURT VOTING
Attention Juniors and Seniors please make sure to check your email and vote for the 2022 Prom Court. Voting ends TODAY, Wednesday, April 27 at 3:00 p.m.
SPANISH NHS INDUCTION CEREMONY
The Spanish NHS Induction Ceremony will be Monday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. All members should meet in Mrs. Veenstra's room at 7:00 p.m. before the ceremony. Rehearsal for the ceremony is mandatory and will be held on Thursday, April 28 after school. If you have any questions, please see Sra Miller or Sra Veenstra.
ROCHESTER GIRLS GOLF FUNDRAISER
In need of new Rocket Wear? Please check out the online store using this LINK to support the girls golf team today! All orders must be placed on or before May 8.
TENNIS TEAM INFORMATION
The Rochester Rockets Tennis team will be playing against the Maroa-Forsyth Trojans on Thursday, April 28 @ 4:30 p.m. It will also be Senior Night for our Tennis Team Seniors. Please come out and show your support!
BASEBALL TICKETS - LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE
The HS Baseball Team is selling tickets to the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game on Sunday, May 1 at 1:15 p.m. Tickets are located in the RF Box- 1st Level. Cost is $30.00 per ticket through the team ($46 through the Cardinals website). Please contact Stacey Carlson at carlson@wcusd15.org to purchase tickets.
2022-2023 POMS TRYOUTS
Tryouts for the 2022-2023 High School and Junior High School Rocket Poms will be held at the Rochester Elementary 2-3 Building, April 25-April 29. Clinics for high school applicants will begin around 4:00 p.m. and will dismiss at 6:00 p.m. All clinics will be closed to spectators. Tryouts will be judged on Friday, April 29.
GIRLS GOLF TEAM INFORMATION
PROM 2022
The Junior Class is excited to announce that this year's Enchanted Garden Prom 2022 will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Artisan Building at the Illinois State Fair Grounds from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Tickets will be $25 each and will be sold online. Ticket sales end Wednesday, May 4 at midnight. Prom Ticket Link to Purchase If you are planning to bring a guest from another school or a student that is not a Junior or Senior at RHS you must complete a guest form. Guest forms for Prom will be available in Students Services from April 16-29. Guest forms will be due by April 29 to Student Services by the end of the school day. If you have any questions regarding Prom, please reach out to Mrs. Gumble or Ms. Wagner.
AFTER PROM INFORMATION
Please see this link for information - After Prom Student Information
FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR ATHLETES
Springfield Clinic Sports Medicine is offering FREE sports physicals for all incoming 10th, 11th, and 12th graders for the 2022-23 school year on May 19 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the RAC! You must have a signed pre-participation physical form to participate in the free physical. Pre-Participation Physical Form Also, Ww are in need of any RN's or health care professionals who would be interested in volunteering the day of the event to take athlete's vitals - please contact Pete Stoll at pstoll@springfieldclinic.com if you are interested in helping out on May 19.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Link to Concession Volunteer Sign Up and Service Hours for Tree Planting
PAC@ROCHESTER - PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
We are thrilled to begin offering performing arts camps (PAC) at Rochester this Summer. There will be two, one week camps the week of July 18 and the week of July 25. Camp will be available to students entering the 3rd grade through completion of 9th grade. The attendees are placed in four groups based upon birthdate. Campers will participate in daily classes in stage, art, music, dance and recreation. The campers will perform on Friday at 5:30 p.m. their very own show with each group performing a skit, a song and dance, and all will participate in a full group production number. Registration will begin April 11 and enrolled students at Rochester will have first chance at the camps. Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily. A daycare option is available at an additional cost which allows campers to be dropped off after 7:30 a.m. and picked up by 5:30 p.m. You may attend one or both camps. LINK TO REGISTER for PAC@ROCHESTER. You may email our Fine Arts Coordinator, Mr. Bauser with any questions bbauser@rochester3a.net.
VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Link to Voter Registration Information
SUMMER SPORT CAMP REGISTRATION
Summer Sport Camp registration is now open at SUMMER SPORT CAMP REGISTRATION. The deadline to register is May 13. The cost for each camp is $50. When registering your student, please use the grade your student will be entering in the fall of 2022. Summer Sport Camp Info Sheet If you have any questions please contact Angie Butler at abutler@rochester3a.net.
RHS PTO INFORMATION
Happy 2022! The RHS PTO is wanting to let you know of an easy way to donate to our organization. You can make a donation at PayPal. - RHS PTO @rhsrocketspto
The money collected helps buy supplies for the school and helps provide meals for Parent/Teacher conferences. In the past we have also purchased items for Teacher Appreciation Week. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
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
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
BOYS BASKETBALL OPEN GYMS
Every Thursday in the RAC
6:30-7:30 p.m. - Current 3rd graders thru current 8th graders
7:30-9:00 p.m. - High School
Please contact Coach Gavin (tgavin@inb.com) with any questions.
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 spring athletic payment - SPRING SEASON ATHLETIC FEE ONLINE PAYMENT
COLLEGE VISITS
April 26 - St. John's College of Nursing - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
May 3 - LLCC - 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: Bacon and Cheese Quesadilla
Corner Crust Pizza: Meatball Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar: Cobb Salad
WEEK AT A GLANCE
April 27 - “B” Day
April 28 - “A” Day
April 29 - “B” Day
LOOKING AHEAD
May 19-25 - Spring 2022 Final Exam Schedule