ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, March 10, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
3/10 - End of 3rd Quarter
3/20 - 3/24 Spring Break
NEW TODAY AT RHS
SENIOR CLASS
Seniors - Please stop by the HS Commons during Rocket Time TODAY to pick up a Krispy Kreme doughnut to celebrate the end of 3rd Quarter.
LEARNING COMMONS CLOSED
The Learning Commons (Library) is closed today, Friday, March 10.
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 3-10-23
RHS riders on Bus #23 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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 this weekend, 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.
GIRLS GOLF TEAM INFORMATION
The Girls Golf Team is hosting an informational event on Sunday, March 12. Please see the attached flyer for more information - March 12 Girls Golf Event Flyer
RHS CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
The 2023-2024 Rochester High School Cheerleading Tryouts will be held on March 28, 29 and 31. Anyone interested in going out for the team should email Coach Wagner at awagner@rochester3a.net by Friday, March 17. There will also be a Mandatory Parent Meeting for anyone interested in trying out for the team on Monday, March 27 at 5:30 p.m. via Google Meet. A link will be sent out closer to the parent meeting date. Please check the Orange and Blue flyers posted around the school for more details! Contact Coach Wagner with any questions at awagner@rochester3a.net.
EGG YOUR HOUSE FUNDRAISER!
The Rochester High School Cheerleading Team will be hosting the Egg Your House Fundraiser again this year! Please use the attached link to sign up for your Candy Filled Egg Delivery! Sign up ends Friday, March 31 at 3:00 p.m. Eggs will be delivered to all Rochester School District addresses on Saturday, April 8 starting at 9:00 a.m. Pick up option will also be available on April 7 at the High School from 12:00-4:00 p.m. (please indicate pick up option in comment section of form). Please contact Coach Alexandra Wagner (awagner@rochester3a.net) with any questions. RHS Cheerleading Easter Egg Fundraiser Sign-Up
ROCHESTER BAND FAMILIES PIZZA SALES
Rochester Band Families: We need your help to make all the pizzas you sold! Please join us this Saturday, March 11 at 8:00 a.m. at Rochester United Methodist Church (555 S. Walnut St., Rochester) and bring a ball cap to build pizzas! Band students/families will deliver pizzas, no direct customer pick-up will happen. If you are not able to build pizzas, please arrive about 10:30-11:00 a.m. to pick them up for delivery. We cannot store pizzas, they must be picked up. Please direct questions to Lydia Hicks at LHicks101505@gmail.com.
BOYS TENNIS PARENT MEETING
There will be a Mandatory Parents Meeting on Wednesday, March 15 @ 4:30 p.m. in the HS Commons.
SPANISH CLUB SALSA NIGHT
Due to the power outage last Friday, Salsa Night has been rescheduled. The new date is to be determined, but will be in the announcements when we know more.
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
ROCHESTER SUMMER SPORT CAMP INFORMATION
It's time to start planning your Summer! Rochester Summer Sport Camp Dates for this year are listed below. Registrations will open on March 15 on GOFAN.
Golf - May 22-25 (Grades K-9)
Girls Basketball - May 30 - June 2 (Grades 4-8)
Boys Basketball - June 19-22 (Grades 3-8)
Softball - June 12-15 (Grades 3-8)
Soccer - June 5-8 (Grades K-8)
Football - June 5-7 (Grades K-8)
Track - May 23-26 (Grades K-6)
Volleyball - July 11-13 (Grades 3-8)
VOTING INFORMATION
Consolidated Election Voting Information Link
HS STOCK TRADING COMPETITION
The UIS College of Business and Management is sponsoring a high school stock trading competition only available to Rochester High School students. The game starts on Monday, March 13 and will end on Friday, May 5. All the information about their competition is on the attached file and all questions about the game should be directed to the UIS instructors. There are cash prizes for the top 3 Rochester HS students: 1st Place-$1,000, 2nd Place-$500 and 3rd Place-$250. All Rochester High School students are welcome to join the stock market game.
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!
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
15 - Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
22 - Army National Guard - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Corner Crust Pizza: Hawaiian Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Corn Dog
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 10 - “A” Day