ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, September 25, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
Sept. 26 - Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting - 3:15 p.m. - Library
Sept. 26 - Art Club Meeting - 3:15-4:15 p.m. - Mrs. Bell’s Room (1129)
Sept. 27 - Athletic Booster Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - RAC
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
ORANGE KRUSH APPAREL
Orange Krush T-Shirts and Crewnecks! Please support the Freshman Class and buy an Orange Krush Student Section Shirt. These shirts will be worn in the Student Section on October 13 at the football game! Shirts will also be worn at other sporting events throughout the year. Show some Rochester School Spirit and order here. Order deadline is Monday, October 2.
JOSTENS GRADUATION MATERIALS
Jostens will be here Thursday, September 28 during Rocket Time to hand out Graduation ordering information for cap and gowns, announcements, etc. to seniors. Seniors - Please go to your Rocket Time first for attendance and then head to the Auditorium for the presentation. Jostens will return on Wednesday, October 4 to collect any orders that are not made online. Graduation items will be delivered to students in early Spring of 2023. If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net.
3RD ANNUAL COLOR BLAST 5K - RHS JUNIOR CLASS - PROM FUNDRAISER
Please help the RHS Junior Class raise money for this year's Prom by participating in the 3rd Annual Halloween Color Blast 5k Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the JFL Fields at the Rochester Community Park! This event is open to the public and will be fun for ALL ages! Please register at the following link: Registration Link. ***Participants are encouraged to dress up for Halloween along with their race t-shirt. Please read the waiver for this event and check the box on the registration form. Ticket Sales end Monday, October 16 at 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Junior Class Sponsors, Alexandra Gunter (agunter@rochester3a.net) or Olivia Seitz (oseitz@rochester3a.net). Let's Have A Blast Rockets!
BUS INFORMATION - 9.25.23 - Today's Update
Bus 3 and Bus 20 are being picked up by Bus 20 at dismissal.
Bus 4 and Bus 5 are being picked up by Bus 12 at dismissal.
Bus 10 and Bus 19 are being picked up by Bus 10 at dismissal.
Bus 12 is loading with Bus 2 at dismissal.
Bus 11, Bus 16, and Bus 23 are Double Routes today and those riders need to wait in the HS Cafeteria until the shuttle bus arrives to take students home. Updated transportation information for the week - PM Dismissal information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SENIOR NIGHTS - VOLLEYBALL & SOCCER
Senior Night for the Volleyball team will be held TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 26 before the Varsity Game (approximately 6:45) and Senior Night for the Boys Soccer Team will be held on Thursday, September 28 at Halftime of the Varsity Game (approximately 5:15 p.m.). Please come out and support the teams and the Class of 2024!
SCHOOL PICTURES
Picture retakes are scheduled for October 18. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net.
CAPITAL AREA EDUCATION FAIR
RHS will be offering the chance for Seniors and Juniors to attend the Capital Area Education Fair (CAEF) on October 4 from approx. 8:40-10:20 a.m. The fair is located at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds and is an excellent opportunity for your student to talk to different representatives and gather information about specific Colleges and Universities. If your student is interested in attending, they can pick up a permission slip with Mrs. Schudel in Student Services. All permission slips must be returned by September 27. Attendance will be first come first serve.
AUDIO ESSAY CONTEST
The Rochester VFW is sponsoring the Voice of Democracy audio essay contest. Winners can receive scholarship monies at the local post, district, state, and national levels. Please see Mr. Fitzgerald in Room 1135 for an entry form and more information. Entries are due to Mr. Fitzgerald by October 31.
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
SENIORS: Financial Aid Night will be held on Wednesday, November 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the HS Fine Arts Auditorium.
2023-2024 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2023-2024 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale now for $67.00 until September 15, the price will increase after this date. ALL sales for books will be online this year. 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! Jostens Yearbook Info Sheet
PARKING
If you plan on driving a vehicle to school this year, you must fill out the parking survey and pay the parking fee. If you have not already completed the survey, please do so ASAP, Rochester HS Parking Survey. Please make sure you are parking in the correct parking spot. Also, all students that park in the back lot will be required to enter through the MPR doors. Students should not be entering any of the other doors on the back side of the HS. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tucker in the Principal’s Office.
RHS PTO INFORMATION
You can make a donation at PayPal - (RHS PTO @rhsrocketspto) OR you can visit our Amazon Wish List at RHS PTO Wish List. 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!
THEATRE DEPARTMENT INFO
Though the Spring Semester is far away, it’s never too early to start planning. If you are interested in participating in the Theatre Department in any capacity this year, please fill out the Theatre Department Interest Form. Thank you for your input! Let's have a great year! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Geyston at sygeyston@rochester3a.net.
CONCESSION STAND SIGN UP
Students, Fall sports are in Full Swing and we need your help with concessions. Earn Club U volunteer hours! Sign up here FALL SPORT STUDENT CONCESSION SIGN UP
DENTAL EXAM VISIT AT SCHOOL
The Rochester School District will be hosting Miles of Smiles, Ltd., a mobile dentist program. Miles of Smiles provides preventative dental services in our school to eligible students in all grades. If you are interested in the program, please complete the linked form and return to your school nurse as soon as possible. A copy of this form can be sent home with your student by request. Please return completed forms by 9/29/2023. Contact your school nurse, see attached Miles of Smiles Info Sheet, or checkout the Miles of Smiles Website for additional information.
DOCTORS NOTES
Please make sure that doctor’s notes are being brought to Mrs. Lessman in Student Services after the appointment.
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
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 26 - United States Marine Corps - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
OCTOBER
Oct 2 - McKendree University - 1:00-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Oct 5 - US Army - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Oct 5 - University of Missouri - 1:00-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Oct 9 - Quincy University - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Oct 12 - Monmouth College - 1:00-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Oct 17 - Army National Guard - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Oct 19 - LLCC - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Oct 31 - Eastern Illinois University - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
Oct 31 - MTI - Midwest Technical Institute - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Monday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Meatball Sub
Corner Crust Pizza: Meatlover’s Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Wings
Salad Bar
Tuesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Mac & Cheese
Corner Crust Pizza: Vegetable Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Curly Fries
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 25 - “B” Day
September 26 - “A” Day
September 27 - “B” Day
September 28 - “A” Day
September 29 - “B” Day