Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Happy Birthday
Brooke Wellbaum!
Bus Announcements
No double routes today.
*All transportation questions need to be directed to the Bus Garage (217)498-9834
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Cinnamon Sugar Donut & Scrambled Eggs
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Cheeseburger
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Patty
Important Dates
Friday, May 2nd - Half Day - 11:15 dismissal
Thursday, May 22nd - Last Day of School - 11:15 dismissal
RIS 5TH GRADE BAND SIGN UP NIGHT is Thursday, April 24th at 5:30 in the RIS Cafeteria!
We need parent volunteers for the RISE Store this week!! Please check and see if your child’s class needs help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BADAC28A3F49-56322342-risapril
JAZZ NIGHT FOR RIS JAZZ BAND MEMBERS!!
Pictures are prior to the concert. Arrive at RHS/RJHS Band Room at 3:50 on Saturday April 26th in CONCERT BLACK ATTIRE. The Doors open at 5:00 for guests. Ensemble starts at 6:00.
Additional Jazz Band Rehearsal
At student request, we will have an additional jazz band rehearsal on Friday, April 25th at 7:20 before school.
RIS PTO Needs Volunteers!
We’re looking for new board members and volunteers to help lead the RIS PTO for the 2025–2026 school year. Several current members are stepping down as their children move on to junior high, and we need your help to keep the PTO going!
Sign up or learn more here: https://forms.gle/aARTrRupYygM2H9y7
RIS BAND DISNEY FUNDRAISER
Follow this link to a Google Drive that gives directions and links for a new Disney Fundraiser! Please send an email with any questions regarding this fundraiser!
RJHS POMS TRYOUTS
Pack those dance bags! Auditions for both the Rochester High School and Rochester Junior High School Rocket Poms teams will be held next week!
Tryouts for the 2025-2026 Rocket Poms will be held at the Rochester Elementary 2-3 building April 22nd - 25th. Current 6th through 11th graders are encouraged to audition. RJH applicants will attend clinics from 3:30-5:00 while RHS applicants will attend clinics from 4:00-5:30. All clinics will be closed to spectators.
RIS Inclusion Week - April 28th-May 2nd
JH Softball tryouts for 6th, 7th and 8th girls
Tryouts for Jr High Softball will be July 28th and July 29th. Please click this link for more information!
Fine Arts Night
May 15th at the High School Auditorium
Doors open at 4:30 with performances by 5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, Jazz Band, and 6th Grade Choir
Student artwork from students in grades 4th, 5th and 6th will be on display for viewing from 4:30- 7:30 pm
If students (or parents) wish to order a T-shirt for the Fine Arts Night
DBold Tees has put together a link where you can order from.
T-shirt Link: https://dboldtees.com/pages/ts010-fine-arts-night
T-shirts are $10 and the deadline to order is MAY 1st
We will pass out the shirts the week of the Fine Arts Night
Anyone who orders a shirt is encouraged to wear it that night!
25-26 PREK INFORMATION:
If you are interested in enrolling your child in the Rochester PreK Program for the 25-26 school year, please fill out a 25-26 PreK Application located at Rochester3a.net/o/res. Please contact Sloane at 498-6210 ext. 61522 or shuddleston@rochester3a.net if you have any questions.
ROCHESTER SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
The Rochester Summer Sports Camps are designed to give boys and girls of all levels - beginners to advanced - the opportunity to develop their individual skills under the guidance and direction of the Rochester High School coaching staff. Please click this link for more information!
Boys Basketball:
Community Open gyms are being moved to Thursday nights this year.
Beginning May 1st in the RAC. There will be no community open gyms in June due to renovations being completed in the RAC. They will start back up on Thursdays in July and run through October.
Open Gym Times
Grades 4th – 8th (6:00 – 7:00)
High schoolers and up (7:00 – 8:30)
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT
If your student plans to participate in sports this school year '24-'25. Registration is open. At that time, please visit Athletic Registration to register your athlete. Please go under the 'more' tab and choose athletic registration. 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.
Are you a true Rochester Rockets fan? Now you can show your support wherever you go with our exclusive Rochester Rockets License Plate Covers!
Where to Buy:
Rochester Junior High Front Office
Cocoa Blue Chocolates in Rochester
Cost: $10.00 each, cash only
Blastoff Kids Academy
Information and an application for our district-based daycare can be found at https://www.rochester3a.net/page/blastoffkidsacademy
Transportation Changes
All transportation changes must be submitted to the office no later than 2:00pm. Please call the office at 217-498-6215 or email your changes to Mrs. Howie at chowie@rochester3a.net or Mrs. Lovett at clovett@rochester3a.net. Any request for transportation changes past 2:00 pm cannot be accepted. Thank you for your cooperation!
Parent Pick-up:
For parent pick-up at the end of the day, we prefer the line system. All parents should remain in their vehicles and follow the pick-up line around and to the front of the building. You may also choose to park in the spots in the parking lot. It is our preference that you use the line system, however if you choose to park, please come to the front of the building and escort your student to the vehicle safely. Under no circumstances should students be walking across the parking lot unescorted. Thank you for your help with this!
Lunch Balances
The low lunch balance alerts have been reactivated for all families. You will get an alert when your lunch balance is below $5.00. If you choose to shut off the alert, you will no longer get any school announcements.