RHS Daily Announcements

ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

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LOOKING AHEAD

5/12 - Senior Breakfast and Awards Day

5/17-5/23 - Spring Semester Final Exam Schedule


NEW TODAY AT RHS

DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 5-10-23

RHS riders on Bus #2 please wait in the HS cafeteria after school until your shuttle bus arrives to pick you up and take you home. 


CHEMISTRY CLUB MEETING

The last Chemistry Club meeting will be held today, Wednesday, May 10 after school in Mrs. Peters’ Room (3157).


SENIOR CLASS - PLEASE READ

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.  


GENERAL INFORMATION 

SPANISH CLUB MEETING

There will be a Spanish Club Meeting on Thursday, May 11 from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the Library.


CONCESSION STAND HELP NEEDED

Concession Stand help for Graduation is needed.  Time to Sign Up Sheet 


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


JOB OPPORTUNITY

JOIN THE SUMMER AT THE YMCA! Camp Rochester is looking for Counselors and Group Leaders!  Summer Camp YMCA Info


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.


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: Drumstick

Corner Crust Pizza: BBQ Chicken Pizza

Custom Brother’s Grill:  Bosco Sticks

Salad Bar


Thursday’s Menu

Rocket Line: French Toast Sticks & Sausage

Corner Crust Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger

Salad Bar


WEEK AT A GLANCE

May 10 - “B” Day

May 11 - “A” Day

May 12 - “B” Day