ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, March 13, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
3/20 - 3/24 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
NEW TODAY AT RHS
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 3-13-23
RHS riders on Bus #2 and #19 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.
ROCKET RALLY - THURSDAY - MARCH 16
Theme: Purple Out-- Please wear purple on Thursday, March 16 to support the fight against Cancer and to Support our Own Landen Lipka and Lynn Leach.
Fundraiser: Please bring your money/spare change and drop it in the donation bin that will be brought around to Rocket Times this week (March 13-17) and also in the cafeteria during both lunches. - All money raised will be donated to Landen!
KLEENEX DRIVE - WIN DOUGHNUTS FOR YOU 1ST HOUR CLASS
We are hosting a Kleenex Drive to collect boxes of tissues for teachers' classrooms. So, the 1st hour class that brings in the most boxes of tissues will win Krispy Kreme doughnuts for their class. We will be collecting boxes this Wednesday and Thursday, March 15-16.
MUSICAL INFORMATION
Congratulations to everyone involved in the Spring musical ANYTHING GOES! Students please return your scripts ASAP to Mr. Bauser and bring your check for your DVD order by this Wednesday, March 15. Thanks for the memories! Mr. Bauser
BASEBALL GAME CANCELED - 3.13.23
Due to the forecast of temperatures in the mid 30s today, the Varsity/JV baseball games vs. Hillsboro at Rochester have been canceled.
CLUB PICTURE DAY - WEDNESDAY - 3.15.23
Pictures for Clubs and Organizations will be taken this Wednesday, March 15 from 9:30-11:40 in the MPR. We will be making announcements over the intercom, so please listen for when you should head to the MPR for pictures. Please see the attached schedule - Club Picture Day Schedule for Students.
RESERVE YOUR FREE STEM FAIR TICKETS
The 2023 STEM Fair is going to fill the RAC on March 30 with 70 exhibits and so much variety that we guarantee there will be something you like. Check out the full list of exhibits and reserve your free tickets today at STEM FAIR TICKETS.
GIRLS TRACK ANNOUNCEMENT
BAND BOOSTERS SPRING APPAREL SALE
The Band Boosters Spring Apparel Sale is open for purchases until March 27. Please place your orders online at Rochester Bands Apparel. Completed orders will be available in mid-April. Thank you for supporting the Rochester Bands!
GENERAL INFORMATION
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
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
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.
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!
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
Monday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Bosco Sticks
Corner Crust Pizza: BBQ Bacon Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Wings
Salad Bar
Tuesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Lasagna
Corner Crust Pizza: Sausage & Mushroom Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Curly Fries
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 13 - “B” Day
March 14 - “A” Day
March 15 - “B” Day
March 16 - “A” Day
March 17 - “B” Day