ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
5/19 - Graduation Practice - Seniors - 10:00 a.m. - MPR
5/21 - Graduation Ceremony - 7:00 p.m.
5/17-5/23 - Spring Semester Final Exam Schedule
NEW TODAY AT RHS
2023-2024 STUDENT COUNCIL INFORMATION
Any Freshman, Sophomore or Junior that is interested in the High School Student Council for next school year should complete the attached APPLICATION by 3:00 p.m. TODAY, Tuesday, May 16.
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 5-16-23
RHS riders on Busses #16 and #20 please wait in the HS cafeteria after school until your shuttle bus arrives to pick you up and take you home.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need a few more volunteers to help with blood pressures/pulses at the physicals this Thursday, May 18 at 4:00 p.m. Pete Stoll, our athletic trainer, could use 2-4 more volunteers. Anyone interested in volunteering, please contact Pete at: pstoll@springfieldclinic.com or call or text Pete at: 217-553-1511.
** UPDATED 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. UPDATED NOTICE - 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.
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
CONCESSION STAND HELP NEEDED
Concession Stand help for Graduation is needed. Time to Sign Up Sheet
JOB OPPORTUNITY
JOIN THE SUMMER AT THE YMCA! Camp Rochester is looking for Counselors and Group Leaders! Summer Camp YMCA Info
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.
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 There will not be a scheduled make-up date for students that cannot attend.
FALL 2023 SPORTS REGISTRATIONS
Fall 2023 Sports will open in RSchool in July for registrations. We will also need an updated physical on file. If you need to check your child’s physical date or have any questions about the registration process, please contact Kim Hauck in the Athletic Office 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
Tuesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Lasagna
Corner Crust Pizza: Sausage and Mushroom Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Curly Fries
Salad Bar
Wednesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Reuben Sandwich
Corner Crust Pizza: BBQ Chicken Sriracha Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bosco Sticks
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
May 16 - “B” Day
May 17 - “A” Day and A5 Final
May 18 - “B” Day and B5 Final
May 19 - A1, A3 and A4 Finals
May 22 - B1, B3 and B4 Finals
May 23 - Make-Up Finals (8:05-12:15)