ALERT: Winter weather is coming. We want families to know what we do to keep students and staff safe when snow starts to fall!
You can review our whole detailed plan for winter weather at https://5il.co/2bxoh.
Welcome Back RHS and Happy New Year! A couple of reminders for next week include: Monday, January 8 Teacher Institute Day (No Student Attendance); Tuesday, January 9 is our First Day of School 2024 and an “A” Day. Please don’t forget to CHARGE your Chromebook!
Transportation update for December 19th.
https://5il.co/2b801
📢 Board of Education Meeting Highlights! December 20, 2023🗓️
Get ready for an insightful and impactful Regular Board of Education Meeting on December 20, 2023, at the Bruce Hays Administration Building, 4 Rocket Drive, Rochester, IL. Here's a sneak peek at some of the agenda highlights:
🚀 Action-Packed Session:
Approval of new hires, volunteers, and more.
Engage with us during the Recognition of Visitors.
💰 Financial Focus:
Investment Report and key financial updates.
🏫 Administrator Reports:
Principals' school report card overview.
Superintendent's Report: Celebrating achievements and upcoming initiatives.
🔍 Old Business:
Committee Reports
💵 Financial Matters:
Approval of Tax Levy 2023 and Tax Abatement
🔄 New Business:
Curriculum and Instruction Council Recommendations.
First Reading of Board Policy Updates.
Introduction of Employee Assistance Program.
The full agenda and packet may be viewed on the District website. Stay tuned for a night of updates and community engagement. 🤝 https://tinyurl.com/bdhf6eds
Transportation update for December 18th.
https://5il.co/2b2qr
DON’T SWEAT THE TESTS - FINALS WEEK - Staff and Students will wear comfortable sweats for the week of testing to provide a relaxed and stress free environment. December 18 - A3 and A5 Finals; December 19 - B3 and B5 Finals; December 20 - A1 and A4 Finals; December 21 - B1 and B4 Finals; December 22 - Make-Up Exams - 8:05-11:15 a.m.
BINGO BLAST REMINDER TODAY - Sunday, December 17 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. we will play “WINTER BINGO BLAST” in the RHS Cafeteria. RHS Students and Staff are welcome to join in on the FUN and PRIZES. Staff and Students will bring their own water bottles and snacks and we will provide THE FUN.
🚀 Rocket Pride Alert! 🚀 Today, the Rochester Village President officially declared Friday, December 15, 2023, as Rochester High School Football Day! 🏈🎉 We're beyond honored by this recognition – an incredible testament to the dedication and hard work of our outstanding football team. 🙌 Let's celebrate this special day together with a roar of Rocket spirit! 🚀🔥It's a great day to be a rocket!
Transportation update for 12/15/23. Have a great weekend!
https://5il.co/2az7k
Transportation update for December 14th.
https://5il.co/2awi9
Transportation update December 13, 2023.
https://5il.co/2auo4
FALSE ALARM: Today, maintenance crews accidentally set off the fire alarm at the High School and Junior High. Students were safely evacuated as a precaution but were in no danger. However, you may wonder what staff do to ensure your student's safety.
The first thing we do is make sure every student is safely evacuated. Each teacher has one of these clear backpacks that contain emergency items, including a class roster, so teachers can ensure that every student is accounted for. If a student is missing, administration are notified who then sweep the area where the student may be in the building. Meanwhile, all staff check their classes to see if the student accidentally became part of their group during evacuation.
The backpack also holds emergency items like work gloves, emergency blankets, a whistle, toilet paper, and an umbrella. This prepares staff for any condition they may face when forced to leave the building.
For this accidental trigger, Rochester Fire and Police responded and cleared the building per protocol before turning off the alarm. Once that happens, they notify staff that all is clear and that students are allowed back in the building.
We take the safety of our students and staff extremely seriously. While today's incident was a false alarm, we treat every incident like the real thing. Students and staff were out of the buildings today in record time, and each student was accounted for thanks to these wonderful emergency kits.
A shout-out to our staff who are being innovative in ways to keep your students and our teachers safe! It's a great day to be a Rocket!
Transportation update for 12/12/23.
https://5il.co/2aqli
Congratulations to Rochester High School Football Coach Derek Leonard and former Girls Basketball Coach JR Boudouris!
Derek Leonard is the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Year!!!
JR Boudouris was selected to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame!!!
Transportation update for December 11th.
https://5il.co/2aohi
Transportation update for December 8th. Have a great weekend!
https://5il.co/2amgv
Nothing says holiday spirit like an ugly sweater! Staff donned their most beautiful ugly sweater and didn't fail to impress. We love the comradery this builds and how it helps break down barriers and encourage uplifting conversations with our students. Go Rockets!
Congratulations to our Illinois State Scholars at Rochester High School! We are VERY PROUD OF ALL OF YOU!!!
Front Row (L-R): Molly Anderson, Sophia Njapa, Wil Kerwin, Collin Steele, Neve Wilber and Suna Tabag. Middle Row (L-R): Kaeley Kent, Morgan Hofferkamp, Katie Schleder, Livia Nieves, Ellie Gegen, Charlotte Beatty and Mairead Zuver. Back Row (L-R): Luke Gribbins, Simeon Ommen, Adan Nieves, Canon Bruce, Lemuel Chan and Curtis Roselle.
Transportation update for December 7th.
https://5il.co/2aj1f
Transportation updates for December 6th.
https://5il.co/2afx6