ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, March 31, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
4/3 - NO SCHOOL @ RHS (LLCC and CACC are in session)
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
CACC INFORMATION
CACC will still be in session on Monday, April 3. Your attendance at CACC on Monday is optional in order to give you the opportunity to attend Mrs. Leach's service if you so choose. If you ride the bus to CACC, it will still be picking students up from the school at 12:15 p.m. The bus will then drop students off at home after CACC or return you to RHS if you have a vehicle parked here. Please reach out to Mr. Hawkins if you plan on taking the bus. Please consider your mandated days/hours if you are in the CNA or EMS program.
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 3-31-23
RHS riders on Bus #10 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.
LEARNING COMMONS ANNOUNCEMENT
The Learning Commons will close today at 11:40 a.m. at the end of 3rd block. If you need to check out a book or use the student printer please do so before the end of 3rd block.
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.
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!
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.
CENTRAL ILLINOIS STEM FAIR
Thank you to all the Rochester teachers, students, school administrators, and support staff who made the 2023 Central Illinois STEM Fair a huge success last night. A special thank you to Sheril Flynn, Stephanie Zeidler, Logan McKneelen, and Lydia Hicks for all of their efforts organizing and preparing for the event.
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
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.
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
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Frito Pie
Corner Crust Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Mini Corn Dogs
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 31 - “A” Day