ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, March 3, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
3/10 - End of 3rd Quarter
3/20 - 3/24 Spring Break
NEW TODAY AT RHS
RHS SPRING MUSICAL TICKET INFORMATION
It’s time to purchase your tickets for the Spring Musical, ANYTHING GOES! All seats are reserved and can only be purchased online at this link, TICKETS. Shows are Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. All shows will be presented in the Rochester Fine Arts Auditorium.
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 3-3-23
RHS riders on Bus #12 and #21 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.
SENIOR CLASS PHOTOS NEEDED
Attention Seniors and Senior Guardians: Each year for graduation a video is created and shown before graduation. We are asking that each senior provide one baby or toddler age (1-3 years old) picture and one senior picture by March 17, 2023 for the video. Photos can be digital or hard copy. Please see the attached letter for additional information - Senior Photo Request Letter
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPANISH CLUB SALSA NIGHT
The Spanish Club will hold their annual Salsa Night this Friday, March 3 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Only Rochester students are allowed to attend. Entry is free for Spanish Club members, and $5 for non Spanish club members. There will be a dance competition and a Salsa making competition, with a $50.00 cash prize for first place in both competitions. If you are interested in joining the Salsa making competition, please fill out this form by NO LATER than March 2 at 3:05 p.m. If you have any questions, please see Srta Miller or Sra Veenstra.
ROCHESTER BAND FAMILIES PIZZA SALES
Forms will be coming home with your students for the Band Boosters principal fundraiser, the annual Antonio's pizza sale. 50% of all pizza sales revenue benefits the 5th through 12th grade Rochester School Band Program and will enable us to purchase new instruments for the Band Department. To reach our revenue goal, we need to sell 1500 pizzas! Customers are also allowed to donate money to the Band Boosters and a receipt will be provided for their donation. Sales take place from through March 3, with the pizza build and pick-up happening on March 11. Forms are due March 3 to your band director! For questions, please email LHicks101505@gmail.com.
SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Have you completed Spanish 1 and 2 in High school, have 4 total semesters of A’s (excluding the current semester), AND have a GPA of 3.5? If so, then, fill out this form to join the Spanish National Honor Society by NO LATER THAN March 3 ,2023 at 3:05 p.m. Remember that attending the ceremony is compulsory. The ceremony will be on Monday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
BOYS TENNIS SEASON IS HERE
Anyone else looking to play on the boys tennis team, please be at practice on Monday, March 6 @ 4:30 p.m. at the tennis courts. Please bring your tennis racquet, plenty of water and be ready to play. There will be a Mandatory Parents Meeting on Wednesday, March 15 @ 4:30 p.m. in the Commons Area.
JOSTENS GRADUATION CAP & GOWN PICK UP
Jostens will be delivering caps and gowns and other graduation materials to students who ordered them on Tuesday, March 7 during Rocket Time, 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the HS Commons! If you have any questions about pickup, please contact Mrs. Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net.
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS - DEADLINE, 3/31/23
Yearbook Senior Recognition Ads are a great way for parents, families and friends to commemorate student achievements and important milestones. In addition, revenues from recognition ads help our school to create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions on the attached FORM and then click on the LINK to order. Scroll down to the box that says "Yearbook Recognition Ads" and follow the steps. There is also a YouTube Instructional Video that may be helpful to watch before placing your order. Jostens is managing your school's yearbook ad sales, so please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please take into account our school's ad content guidelines on the bottom of the attached form during the creation of your ad online. All ad orders must be placed online by 3/31/2023.
PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMPS
SAVE THE DATES! Performing Arts Summer Camps are returning to Rochester. PAC@ROCHESTER will hold three week long camps this year instead of two camps. Mark your calendar for the weeks of July 10, 17 and 24. Plan to attend one, two or all three camps! Registration will begin in late March. Please email Mr. Bauser with any questions at bbauser@rochester3a.net Initial registration will be for Rochester School District students first before opening registration to the general public.
SENIOR CLASS - ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENIORS - Remember to check your Class of 2023 Canvas page for scholarship opportunities.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Knight’s Action Park is interviewing for jobs in all departments – Lifeguarding, Cashiers, Concessions, Maintenance and Ride Operators. Students (age 16 and above) can apply at the golf range from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 pm – 7 days a week.
RHS PTO INFORMATION
Happy 2023! The RHS PTO is wanting to let you know of an easy way to donate to our organization. You can make a donation at PayPal - (RHS PTO @rhsrocketspto) OR you can visit our Amazon Wish List at RHS PTO Wish List. If you order from Amazon, the items will be shipped directly to the school. The money collected helps buy supplies for the school and helps provide meals for Parent/Teacher conferences and treats during Teacher Appreciation Week. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The John and Judy Scholarship for the Performing Arts is posted on www.cfll.org. The scholarship is for $1,000 and applications are due by March 1. Please see Mr. Bauser if you have any questions.
THE STEM FAIR IS BACK!
The Rochester Athletic Complex will be the site of the 2023 Central Illinois STEM Fair on Thursday March 30, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The STEM Fair will feature science, technology, engineering, math clubs and activities from Rochester and throughout Central Illinois. This event is free and open to all K-12 students and their families from Rochester and other area schools. To reserve your free ticket for you and your family, go to Ticket Reservations and click on Reserve a spot. Teachers, if you would like to exhibit your STEM curriculum or after school activity, answer YES to the exhibitor question on the ticket reservation to claim your spot. If you have questions, please contact Sheril Flynn or Stephanie Zeidler, or email rochesterstemfair@gmail.com.
PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS
For more information about our FREE vision, hearing and developmental screenings, please call Sloane Huddleston at 217-498-6210, Ext. 1522 to schedule an appointment.
2022-2023 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2022-2023 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale, 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!
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.
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
MARCH
9 - UIS Springfield - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
15 - Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
22 - Army National Guard - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Chicken Enchilada
Corner Crust Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Corn Dog
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 3 - “B” Day