ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, October 5, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
October 6 - 11:15 a.m. Early Dismissal - SIP Day - (CACC Students - Dismiss @ 9:40)
October 9 - NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
ORANGE KRUSH SHIRT ORDER DEADLINE EXTENDED
Orange Krush shirt sales have been extended through October 9 with a new design! Check it out and order yours here today! Please email mcatarinicchia@rochester3a.net with any questions.
BUS INFORMATION - 10.5.23 - Link to Updates
Dismissal Routes
Bus 4 and Bus 5 are being picked up by Bus 12 at dismissal
Bus 10 and Bus 19 is being picked up by Bus 10 at dismissal
Bus 12 is loading with Bus 2 at dismissal
Doubles for Today
Bus 23 (outside of the early neighborhoods) will be run by Bus 22
Bus 20/3 will be run by Bus 2
Bus 17 will be run by Bus 15
GENERAL INFORMATION
DISNEY TRIP PASTRY FUNDRAISER
The Annual Disney Trip Pastry Fundraiser is underway! You can purchase your favorite pastries, butter braids or popcorn now through October 12. Please see any Band, Choir, Flags or Poms member to place an order. Money is due at the time of order and checks should be made payable to “Music Department Trip Fund”. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Jones at djones@rochester3a.net or jspear@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!
SCHOOL PICTURES
Picture retakes are scheduled for October 18. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net.
JOSTENS GRADUATION MATERIALS
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.
2024 STEM FAIR
The 7th Annual Central Illinois STEM Fair will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Rochester High School Athletic Complex. We are assembling a committee to help plan this year's event. If you would like to participate, please contact us at rochesterstemfair@gmail.com.
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
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
OCTOBER
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
Thursday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Biscuits and Gravy
Corner Crust Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar
Friday’s Menu - NO LUNCH SERVED
WEEK AT A GLANCE
October 5 “B” Day
October 6 “A” Day - 11:15 Early Dismissal
October 9 No School - Columbus Day