Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Good Morning Students, Parents and Staff!
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Looking Ahead
3/4 - 3/7 IAR Testing
3/14 End of 3rd Quarter
3/24 - 3/28 No School -Spring Break
4/11 Midterm 4th Quarter
4/18 Early Dismissal 11:15
4/21 No School
5/1 RJHS/RHS Fine Arts Festival
5/2 Early Dismissal 11:15
Double Routes 3-5-25
Route H
Route N
*All transportation questions need to be directed to the Bus Garage
(217)498-9834
8th Grade Class of 2029 - Jostens Packet - Due TODAY
Jostens recently met with your 8th grader, discussed their transition to high school, which is coming this year, and what it means to make the commitment to graduate with their class. We want to make sure that you and your families are getting all of the same information that was presented to your student during the meeting.
Students were given a packet if you would like to purchase items there is an order form or items can be purchased online. All orders are due by March 5th.
RJHS Yearbook Orders - Due Friday
It is that time of year again. $22 for a softcover 24-25 RJHS Yearbook.
Inter-State Studios Order Code: 91544J
Pay online or the RJHS office
Orders Due March 7, 2025
ROCHESTER BAND PIZZA FUNDRAISER 2025 -Due Friday
Rochester School Band Families:
The Band Boosters principal fundraiser is our annual Antonio’s pizza sale. 50% of all pizza sales revenue benefits the 5th through 12th grade Rochester Band Program by funding new instruments/equipment. To reach our revenue goal, we need to sell 1500 pizzas! (Don’t need pizza, but still want to support the program? Customers are also allowed to donate money to the Band Boosters program directly.) Sales take place from February 21st through March 7th. Order forms are due March 7th to your band director! Order forms will be sent home on February 21st AND they will be emailed by Mr. Gunn and Ms. Roberts. The pizza build will be Saturday, March 15th. Please find more details HERE.
5 Essential Survey
Please help us by taking the 5Essentials survey to provide us with feedback on what we are doing that’s great and where we can improve. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin.
In the box labeled "School" please start typing "Rochester" and Choose "Rochester Jr. High School".
We appreciate and value your feedback!
RJHS SEMA Awards for Choir/Band
Congratulations to the students who performed at SEMA on Saturday March 1st. Here are the results of those who performed, SEMA Results Way to Represent RJHS!
RHS Yearbook
All 8th grade students who came to the meeting and showed interest in RHS Yearbook, please email Ms. Starr astarr@rochester3a.net so she knows how to contact you. Here is the application form for RHS Yearbook. Along with your application you will need to get 3 teachers to complete the recommendation form.
RHS Color Guard - Next Week
All current 8th-11th graders, Color Guard tryouts for the 2025-2026 team are coming up!
Come learn a new and unique skill during our three day tryout. March 10th,11th, and 12th
3:30-5:00 pm in the RHS Auditorium. Hope to see you there!
Rochester Soccer Blankets - Still have Blankets available
There are extra blankets available for purchase. Payment is due at pick up. $75 with cash or checks made out to RHS Girls Soccer. These blankets are large and warm.....perfect for those Spring and Fall seasons or just curling up on the couch. Reserve one now at:
https://sites.google.com/spectatorblankets.com/rochester-rockets?usp=sharing
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING RHS GIRLS SOCCER!
Attendance Reminder - Winter is here!
Dr./Dentist/Ortho. Notes
Make sure that you are calling your student out on days they are sick or have a doctor appointment. This way the office does not have to call you later to check in or they can have your child ready for early pick up.
Make sure that Doctor’s notes are being brought to the Jr High office after the appointment or if your student has been sick. That note will change that absence in Skyward from a parent excuse - AE to a doctor excuse - AD. Remember that students get 10 parent excused absences (AE) in a school year. After 10 they will be considered unexcused (UU). You can have your student bring in the note to the office or you can email the note to cjones@rochester3a.net .
Mental Health Days: you are allowed 5 mental health days in a school year, but those are also part of your 10 excused absences (AE) that were mentioned above. If 10 absences have been taken, all absences going forward will be marked as unexcused unless there is a doctor’s note for that day.
Please call 217-498-9761 ext. 41002 or email cjones@rochester3a.net to report absences
Tardy Bell 8:05
We have had a number of students coming in late to school. They need to be in their classrooms ready to learn when the bell rings at 8:05. They will be marked Tardy-Unexcused if they are coming in after the bell. Parents please drop off your student with ample time for them to get to class before the bell rings at 8:05. Double route buses do not count towards tardiness.
Show your RJHS Spirit on your car
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
Safe2Help
Safe2Help is a 24/7 program for students, staff, and families to share school safety issues, find resources to get help, and find encouragement to help others. Anyone can call to talk to a trained staff member about abuse, bullying, depression, self-injury, or suicidal thoughts for themselves or other students. You can access Safe2Help by calling 844-4-SAFEIL, texting SAFE2(72332), or emailing help@safe2helpIL.com.
LUNCH
Wednesday
Rocket Line - Popcorn Chicken Bowl
Corner Crust Pizza - Bosco Sticks & Hot Pockets
Custom Bros Grill - Onion Rings
Thursday
Rocket Line - Pancakes & Sausage
Corner Crust Pizza - Homemade Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza
Custom Bros Grill - Cheese Curds