ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
5/5 - Graduation Walk - 9:00-10:15 (See info below)
5/6 - HS Prom
5/17-5/23 - Spring Semester Final Exam Schedule
NEW TODAY AT RHS
APRIL SENIOR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to our April Senior Students of the Month, Jane Hart and Grant Wisecup.
PROM SPIRIT WEEK
Next week we will be holding a Prom Spirit Week. Please remember dress code guidelines still apply.
Thursday, May 4 - BBQ DADS AND SOCCER MOMS
Friday, May 5 - ORANGE AND BLUE DAY
SENIOR CLASS - PLEASE READ
SENIORS - If you received any scholarships or awards from the institution you will be attending, please complete the Senior Recognition Ceremony Form by Friday, May 5.
SENIORS - Please complete the End of Year Survey sent to you by your Counselor. This form asks where you want your final transcript sent after graduation. Responses are due by May 15.
PROM KING & QUEEN VOTING
Juniors and Seniors, please remember to vote for your Prom King and Queen. You should have received an email from Ms. Wagner. Voting will begin today and close this Friday, May 5 at 12:00 p.m. Once voting closes it will not re-open. We will announce the King and Queen promptly at 9:30 .p.m. during Prom which is this Saturday, May 6 at the Artisan Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds from 8:00-11:00 p.m.
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 5-3-23
RHS riders on Bus #22 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.
PROMENADE
RHS Students attending Prom this weekend are invited to stop by Rochester Estates for a few minutes to walk through between 4:00-6:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Tucker in the Principal’s Office. Promenade Flyer
AFTER PROM INFORMATION
Come to the FREE event for juniors and seniors ($5 for all other guests) in the HS Cafeteria/JH gym on Saturday, May 6. Doors open at 11:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. We will have games in the gym, food, and TVs set up to bring your own gaming device! Prizes will be raffled off at 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. Prizes include a PS5, TV’s, mini-fridges, AirPods, gift cards, and more! You must be present to win! Please see this link for information - 2023 After Prom Parent Letter and 2023 After Prom Student Letter. Any questions, please Contact Mrs. Hawkins or Mrs. Zeidler!
ROCHESTER FINE ARTS FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
The Annual Rochester Fine Arts Festival takes place on Thursday, May 4 in the Auditorium and JH Gymnasium. Artwork will be on display all night in both spaces, as well as performances by all our music ensembles with the following schedule. Students should be in their performance area 10 min before scheduled performance time. There is no admission charge...please come out and support the Arts at Rochester Schools!
Artwork on Display in back of Auditorium and Gymnasium: 5:00-8:30 P.M.
JH Chorus Location: Auditorium Time: 5:30
HS Jazz Band Location: Gymnasium Time: 5:45
JH Jazz Choir Location: Auditorium Time: 6:00
JH Concert Band Location: Gymnasium Time: 6:20
HS Concert Choir Location: Auditorium Time: 6:30
JH Jazz Band Location: Gymnasium Time: 6:45
RHS Vocal Jazz Location: Auditorium Time: 7:00
RHS Madrigals Location: Auditorium Time: 7:30
HS Concert Band Location: Gymnasium Time: 8:15
Combined Choir Finale Time: 8:40
Combined Band/Choir Finale Time: 8:45
29TH ANNUAL ROCKET FOOTBALL GOLF OUTING
We will be hosting the 29th annual Rocket Football Golf Outing @ Lincoln Greens Golf Course on Friday, June 2! For more information on golfing, sponsorships and silent auction during this event, please visit the link rocketgolfouting.com or email rhsrocketfootball@gmail.com.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PROM 2023
The Junior Class is excited to announce that this year's Under New York Lights Prom 2023 will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Artisans Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Tickets will be $30 each and will be sold online. Ticket sales end Friday, May 5 at 12:00 p.m. (NOON). Prom Ticket Link to Purchase or scan the QR code on the Prom posters around the school! If you are planning to bring a guest from another school or a student that is not a Junior or Senior at RHS you must complete a guest form. Guest forms for Prom will be available in Student Services from April 17 - May 2. Guest forms will be due by Wednesday, May 3 to Student Services by the end of the school day (3:05 p.m.). If you have any questions regarding Prom, please reach out to Ms. Wagner or Mrs. Gumble.
GRADUATION WALK
All RHS Seniors will visit the Elementary campus, RIS campus and JH/HS campus for a Graduation Walk on Friday, May 5 from 9:00-10:15 a.m. Seniors should bring their cap and gown to wear during their visits to the other campuses. You must have your cap and gown to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tucker in the Principal’s Office.
GIRLS GOLF TEAM INFORMATION
Attention ALL 8th-11th Grade Girls: There will be a Mandatory Parent/Player Meeting on Monday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m. in Coach Mayer’s classroom (Room 3103 @ the High School - enter at the Student Services doors). We will discuss rules, expectations, suggested summer tournaments, uniform orders/sizes, and practice/match schedule for the fall season. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Boulanger @ mboulanger@rochester3a.net.
MADRIGAL AUDITIONS
Auditions for the 2023-24 Rochester Madrigals will be held on May 9 and May 10 after school in the Choir Room. Any Rochester student is welcome to audition whether you're currently in choir or not! Please click the link below for complete info on Madrigals, audition information, music, and forms. Email Mr. Spear at jspear@rochester3a.net if you have any questions! Madrigals Auditions Information 2023-24
GRADUATION INFO - SENIOR PARENTS & STUDENTS
The 2023 Graduation Ceremony will be held at Rocket Booster Stadium at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2023. All senior students will need to attend a mandatory graduation practice on Friday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. 2023 Graduation Information Sheet for Parents/Students. If you did not receive the graduation letter from Mr. Ashbaugh, please contact Sue Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net so we can make sure that we have your correct email.
SPORTS BANNERS - INFO FOR JUNIORS
Juniors, the dates for photos for sports senior banners are May 17 and May 18. Please fill out the form sent to your email with the date you choose to take your photo and activities you will be signing up for. Please contact Kim Hauck in the Athletic Office with any questions you may have.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Do you want to help students at RIS? Need volunteering hours? We could use your help! On Saturday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. we need volunteers to help spread mulch around the playground at Rochester Intermediate School. Bring a shovel, your strength, and a wheelbarrow if you have one. Sports groups and community groups willing to help are welcome. Please help us spread the word! Together we got this!
ROCHESTER SUMMER SPORT CAMP INFORMATION
It's time to start planning your Summer! Rochester Summer Sport Camp Brochure.
The link to sign up is GOFAN.
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 PHYSICAL INFORMATION
Sports physicals for Rochester High School athletes will be held on Thursday, May 18 starting at 4:00 p.m. in the RAC. These physicals are for current freshman, sophomore and junior athletes. There is no charge for the physicals, which are conducted by local physicians/parents from the Rochester community and Springfield Clinic Sports Medicine. Each student athlete is required to have a physical on file before beginning practice. These physicals are good for 13 months. Each athlete must have a filled out and SIGNED IHSA history and physical form before they can receive their physical. Medical Eligibility Form Volunteer nurses are needed to help with blood pressure checks, height and weight and other pre-physical activities. If you can volunteer to help, or have questions, please contact Pete Stoll at pstoll@springfieldclinic.com or on his cell at 217-553-1511. There will not be a scheduled make-up date for students that cannot attend.
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.
BASKETBALL OPEN GYMS
If you are interested in playing basketball next year, community open gyms will begin this Wednesday, April 5 and will run through October. Open gyms will be held in the RAC on Wednesdays.
The times will be as follows:
3rd through 8th Graders: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
9th through 12th Grade: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
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
May 3 - “A” Day
May 4 - “B” Day
May 5 - “A” Day