ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, September 1, 2022
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LOOKING AHEAD
September 5 - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY
September 5 - RHS Marching Rockets - PANA Labor Day Parade - 10:00 a.m.
NEW TODAY AT RHS
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 9-1-22
RHS riders on Busses # 4 and #7 please wait in the HS cafeteria until your shuttle bus comes to pick you up and take you home. PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING LATE BUSES TO THE BUS GARAGE. THEY CAN BE REACHED AT (217) 498-9834.
SPORT TEAM RESULTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
GERMAN CLUB INFORMATION
If you are interested in joining the German Club, please sign up with Ms. Catarinicchia by September 2. Dues are $5.00.
SPANISH CLUB INFORMATION
The Spanish Club is back this year! If you are interested in joining, please fill out this form AND turn in your $5 dues to Senorita Miller by September 2. If you have any questions, please see Sra Veenstra or Srta Miller. You do NOT need to be in Spanish class to join the Spanish Club.
YEARBOOK PICK UP INFORMATION
Attention, RHS Students in Grades 12, 11, and 10:
The 2021-2022 RHS Rocket Yearbooks are here! If you ordered a yearbook last year you will pick it up in the BACK of the AUDITORIUM on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 during Rocket Time. Please listen for the announcement for your class to be called to the Auditorium. Freshmen, do not report to the auditorium. We do not have your JH book. Last year's RHS Graduates will pick up yearbooks from 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 1 at the back of the school by the band room doors. Park in the back of the building and see the person at the desk. If a graduate cannot be there to pick up the book, a family member or friend may sign for it. NO other books for underclassmen will be handed out at this time. See the attached letter with directions for Graduate Yearbook pick up.
2022-2023 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2022-2023 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale now for $63 until September 16, the price will increase after this date. 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! Jostens Yearbook Info Sheet
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
SENIORS - Financial Aid Night will be held on Wednesday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library. Attendees may enter through the Student Services entrance.
DOCTORS NOTES
Please make sure that doctor’s notes are being brought to Mrs. Lessman in Student Services after the appointment. The note will change that absence in Skyward from a parent excuse - AE to a doctor excused absence - AD. Students are only allowed 6 AE absences in a school year. After 6 excused absences they will be counted as unexcused absences- UU. Please contact Mrs. Lessman in Student Services if you have questions.
CLUB U INFORMATION
Club U is a student community service club where your community service hours are kept in a database and reports are provided to you for college applications, National Honor Society and college scholarships. If you are interested in joining Club U or need more information, please send Mrs. Powell an email and she will add you to the Club U Canvas Page.
RHS HOMECOMING PARADE
This year’s Rochester High School Homecoming Parade will be on Wednesday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. The parade will start at the Rochester Baptist Church on State Street, will turn left on Main Street, and turn right on North Walnut and will end in the back parking lot at the high school. This year’s theme is “Breakfast Cereals”. If you are interested in participating in the parade or need additional information, please contact Deena Powell at (217) 498-9761, Ext. 3122 during the school day or you can email at dpowell@rochester3a.net. Parade entries should fill out a form at this link, Entry Form. All parade entries need to have adult supervision and will not include political entries. We would love to see area businesses participate in our parade! There will be monetary prizes for the best parade entries that follow the parade theme displaying school spirit. (Businesses are not eligible for prizes)
PARKING
Please make sure you are parking in the correct parking spot. If you park in the wrong spot, it causes a chain reaction of students not being able to park in their assigned spot. Also, if you are driving to school, you must have a parking sticker posted in your vehicle. Please contact Mrs. Tucker in the Principal’s Office to purchase a sticker.
ROCHESTER ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CONCESSION SIGN UP
Rochester Athletic Boosters are excited to offer concessions for fall sports and they need your help, please sign up today! The funds raised go directly back into our Athletic programs to support student athletes. We encourage students to help and give back to Rochester, so please sign up through the Student link. Parents, please click the link for the sport you wish to help. Thank you in advance for your support of Rochester Athletic Boosters!
Student Volunteer Concession Sign Up - Student Volunteer Sign Up - All Fall Sports
Football - Football Concession Sign Up
Soccer - Soccer Concession Sign Up
Volleyball - Volleyball Concession Sign Up
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
BOYS BASKETBALL ANNOUNCEMENT
Community open gyms will be held every Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the RAC. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Gavin at tgavin@inb.com
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT
If your student plans to participate in one of our upcoming sports seasons, please visit RHS RSchool to register your athlete. We will also need an updated physical on file. Don’t forget to subscribe to “notify me” for your child’s sport, this allows you to get automatic notifications of any schedule changes. If you need to check your child’s physical date or have any questions about the registration process, please contact Kim Hauck at khauck@rochester3a.net.
COLLEGE VISITS SEPTEMBER
2 - St. John’s College of Nursing - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
6 - United States Air Force - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
8 - US Army - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
15 - Air National Guard - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
15 - Lincoln Land Community College - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
15 - Mizzou - University of Missouri - 1:00-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
20 - Army National Guard - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
21 - Bradley University - 11:40-12:10 - RHS Cafeteria
22 - U of I - 11:40-12:10 - RHS Cafeteria
29 - Greenville University - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
29 - Quincy University - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Thursday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Biscuit and Gravy
Corner Crust Pizza: Pepperoni, Sausage & Onion Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar: Cobb Salad
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Roast Beef and Cheddar Sub
Corner Crust Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Mini Corn Dogs
Salad Bar: Chef Salad
WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 1 - B Day
September 2 - A Day
September 5 - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY