Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Thursday, September 2, 2021
Please stand for the Pledge:
I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
And now for a moment of reflection
Happy birthday today to...
No Birthdays Today
Today’s lunch menu includes…
French Toast with Omelet
Chicken Patty
Popcorn Chicken
Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza
Beefy Nachos
Please remember to be respectful, be responsible, and be safe and choose to make today great!
6th Grade Girls Basketball
For any 6th grade girls who are interested in playing basketball, 6th-grade GBB will hold tryouts for the team on September 9 and September 10 from 3:30-5:00 at the RIS gym. All interested students must have a current physical on file with the school and be registered on RSchool. Rschool Registration Instructions
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Spencer at jspencer@rochester3a.net.
Rocket Football Fan information
Gates to Rocket Booster Stadium will open at 5:30 p.m.; fans may re-enter only if they have their hand and ticket stamped prior to exiting the stadium.
The following items are banned from Rocket Booster Stadium: balls, open drink containers, and noise makers that interfere with game play (whistles, air horns, etc)
All elementary and intermediate students (grades K thru 6) must be accompanied by an adult to enter the stadium and attend the game.
Tickets can be pre-purchased online at the following link:PURCHASE ONLINE TICKETS . Online tickets sales will run through Friday at 12:00 p.m. Due to limited cell phone service at the stadium we ask that you either print or screenshot your tickets to ensure access to them at the gate.
Who is ready for Leonard Bowl XII?
Leonard Bowl will be held this year on our own field, Rocket Booster Stadium on Friday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m.
The Apparel Store for Leonard Bowl XII is now open! Store Closes on September 2nd at midnight, so hurry and get your orders in.
Apparel pickup will be Thursday, September 9th; time and location TBD.
https://shop.primodesigns.net/Rochester_Leonard_Bowl_21/shop/home
Any questions please reach out to apparel team at rocketfootballorders@gmail.com
High School Homecoming Parade
This year’s Rochester High School Homecoming Parade will be on Wednesday, September 22 at 5:30 pm. 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 “Fairytales”. 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 https://bit.ly/3fvvVG7. 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)
Kindergarten Parents: Kindergarten Parents: The fairytale for the Kindergarten students will be There's No Place Like Home (The Wizard of Oz). If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher (not the office).
ALL sports/activities/businesses not directly connected to the Rochester Schools will need to fill out a Waiver of Liability Form and return to Deena Powell dpowell@rochester3a.net no later than 3:15 pm on Tuesday, September 21. (Just take a picture of your completed form with your phone camera and email to me) The head/owner of each group (President, Owner, etc) can sign the waiver for the entire group if you have your own liability insurance. Example: the head of JFL will sign for all the JFL entries. I do NOT need waivers signed from each individual parent unless there is not an individual who is able to sign for the entire group. This form takes liability away from the Rochester School District. Click here for Waiver of Liability Form