ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
4/7 -Early Dismissal 12:15 p.m. - (10:00 CACC Students Dismissed, 11:15 College Now Students Dismissed and 12:15 - Remaining HS Students)
4/10 - No School
4/14 - Mid-Term 4th Quarter
NEW TODAY AT RHS
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 3-29-23
RHS riders on Bus #4 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.
STEM FAIR - THURSDAY, MARCH 30
The 2023 Central Illinois STEM Fair is this Thursday, March 30, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the RAC. Over 70 exhibits - every one a STEM activity a student can participate in. Reserve your free tickets today at Stem Fair Tickets. Stem Fair Info Flyer
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STEM FAIR
We are looking for a couple more student volunteers for the STEM Fair this Thursday evening. There are hour-long shift options before, during, and after the fair. We are able to offer service hours to National Honor Society students, Club U students, and Boy Scouts. Contact Lydia Hicks at LHicks101505@gmail.com with questions. Link to sign-up is located HERE.
SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
If you are a current member of the Spanish NHS or received an invitation to join Spanish NHS this year, please remember to turn in your dues or your tassel/cord order form (only Spanish 4 students) by this FRIDAY, March 31 to Miss Miller. Late dues and order forms WILL NOT be accepted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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
SENIOR CLASS PHOTOS NEEDED
We are asking that each senior provide one baby or toddler age (1-3 years old) picture and one senior picture ASAP for the video. Photos can be digital or hard copy. Please see the attached letter for additional information - Senior Photo Request Letter
SPANISH CLUB SALSA NIGHT
Salsa Night has been rescheduled for this Saturday, April 1, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Remember, only RHS students are allowed. The event is free for Spanish club members, and $5 for non members. We hope to see you all there!
SPRING SPORT CONCESSION VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
Please help support the spring sports by signing up to help work in the Concession Stands this spring.
Track - Track Concessions
Girls Soccer - Soccer Concessions
Baseball - Baseball Concessions
Student Volunteers - Student Concession Volunteer Sign Up
ROCHESTER SUMMER SPORT CAMP INFORMATION
It's time to start planning your Summer! Rochester Summer Sport Camp Brochure
Sign up will be live on 3/15/23 on GOFAN. The link to sign up is GOFAN.
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 on April 1st (no joke) and the link to register will be activated on that date PAC REGISTRATION. 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.
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
LUNCH
Wednesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Salisbury Steak
Corner Crust Pizza: BBQ Chicken Sriracha Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bosco Sticks
Salad Bar
Thursday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Biscuit and Gravy
Corner Crust Pizza: Pepperoni, Sausage and Onion Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 29 - “A” Day
March 30 - “B” Day
March 31 - “A” Day