ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, November 10, 2022
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LOOKING AHEAD
11/11 - Veterans Day Assembly
11/11 - 12:15 Early Dismissal
VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
Rochester HS and JH will have their Veterans Day presentation tomorrow, Friday, November 11 at 8:30 a.m. in the RAC. All veterans and active duty military are invited to attend and join us for a reception after the event. Veterans/Active Military should arrive at 8:00 a.m. to check in. Please check with your student to see if they have already filled out the survey form with the office.
NEW TODAY AT RHS
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 11-10-22
RHS riders on Busses #4, #7, #10 and #19 please wait in the HS cafeteria after school until your shuttle bus arrives 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. **REMINDER - If you need to drop off your student(s) early, the school is open at 7:30 a.m. and students should report to the cafeteria.**
LEARNING COMMONS ANNOUCEMENT
The Learning Commons will be closed ALL DAY on Friday, November 11. If you need to check out a book or use the student printer please do so before the end of the day today.
GENERAL INFORMATION
3RD ROUND FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME
Rochester will play AT Carterville on Saturday, November 12 at 1:30 p.m. Admissions: Admission is set by the IHSA. Digital tickets are $7.00. Cash tickets at the door are $8.00. Digital tickets are only available online through GoFan. The link to the tickets can be found here - Go Fan LINK.
INTERNATIONAL FEAST
The Spanish and German Clubs will host the International Feast on Thursday, November 17 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the High School Commons. You must sign up to attend. German Club members can check their email for the form, and Spanish Club Members can check the Spanish Club Canvas page for the form to sign up. If you have any questions, please see your Club sponsors.
RES FALL FUNDRAISER
The Rochester Elementary School Fall Fundraiser is underway! Grab your new Rocket Gear for all occasions! They make great Christmas presents too. The online store will close November 14. Rocker Gear Link
2022-2023 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2022-2023 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale now for $68. 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
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.
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.
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CONCESSION SIGNUP INFO - WINTER SPORTS
The Rochester Athletic Boosters are excited to offer concessions for winter sports and need your help, please sign up today! The funds raised go directly back into our Athletic programs to support student athletes. We encourage students interested in helping and giving back to Rochester to 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 and your Student Athletes!
Student Volunteers - Student Volunteer Concession Sign Up - All Winter Sports
Boys Basketball - Boys Basketball Concession Sign Up
Girls Basketball - Girls Basketball Concession Sign Up
Wrestling - Wrestling Concession Sign Up
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
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
NOVEMBER
22 - Army National Guard - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
29 - LLCC - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Thursday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Biscuits and Gravy
Corner Crust Pizza: Pepperoni, Sausage and Onion Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar: Cobb Salad
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Chili
Corner Crust Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Mini Corn Dogs
Salad Bar: Chef Salad
WEEK AT A GLANCE
November 10 - “B” Day
November 11 - “A” Day - 12:15 Early Dismissal