ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, October 12, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
October 13 - End of 1st Quarter
November 1 - No Student Attendance - P/T Conferences
November 3 - Early Dismissal - 11:15 a.m. - SIP Day
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/Teacher Conferences for Rochester High School families will be held on Wednesday, November 1 from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Conferences will be held VIRTUALLY this fall. Parents should use their Skyward Family Access to schedule 15-minute virtual appointments with their student’s teachers that they would like to visit with through our video conferencing platform. After scheduling your conference(s), parents will be sent a link by the teacher for each meeting via their email. Directions on how to schedule a conference can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Tucker at 217-498-9761, Ext. 3235 or stucker@rochester3a.net.
CRUSH CANCER SHIRT PICKUP
The Crush Cancer Shirts can be picked up TONIGHT, Thursday, October 12 at the Blue Ridge Club from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
ROCHESTER ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
We are pleased to announce the October Rochester Athletic Booster Club Athlete of the Month is Julia Musgrave. Congratulations!
GIRLS TENNIS TEAM
We would like to wish the following students good luck tomorrow at Girls Sectional Tennis - Samantha Cere, Sara Cere, Abbie Cochran, Cora Haupt, Raleigh Meneghetti and Julia Musgrave. Go Rockets!
GALAPAGOS TRIP 2025
There is still room and time to sign up for the upcoming trip to the Galapagos and Ecuador. Students, parents, and friends are welcome to travel on this Educational Tour during June 2025. If this opportunity interests you, please email Ms. Seitz at oseitz@rochester3a.net for more information soon! Please RSVP by October 17 to unlock a $200 tour discount! Invitation Letter and Informational Flyer
BUS INFORMATION - 10.12.23 - Link to Updates
Dismissal Routes
Routes 4 and Bus 5 are being picked up by Bus 12 at dismissal
Route 12 is loading with Bus 2 at dismissal
Doubles for Today
Route 23 (outside of the early neighborhoods) will be run by Bus 22
Routes 20/3 will be run by Bus 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
DISNEY TRIP PASTRY FUNDRAISER
The Annual Disney Trip Pastry Fundraiser is underway! You can purchase your favorite pastries, butter braids or popcorn through TODAY, 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.
FCA MEETING
FCA will meet this Sunday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the RAC. All students are welcome to attend.
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!
ORANGE KRUSH SHIRT PICKUP INFO
Orange Krush Shirt Pickup will be next Wednesday, October 18 from 3:15-5:00 p.m. in the High School Commons.
SPOOKY SEASON GAMES
Our Journalism students want to bring you fun this fall with a few games, so please join in to win lots of spooktacular prizes. Learn more about the game going on now in the High School at the Instagram Account: rocket_recap. Drawings will happen every Friday until October 31. Complete the challenges to get your name in the big drawing which will be done on October 31.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT APPAREL SALE
The Rochester Music Department is hosting an Apparel Sale. This sale includes both band and choir options as well as “School of Music” and “Fine Arts Department” shirts. Items come in various styles and both adult and youth sizes are available on most designs. Orders will be taken until November 3. Items are expected to be completed in plenty of time for holiday gift-giving. Please select 'LOCAL Pick Up' at check out to avoid delivery fees. Music Department Apparel Sale Link
WRESTLING OPEN GYMS
There will be open lifting and conditioning for High School Wrestlers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the RAC. The season starts in early November.
GIRLS BASKETBALL OPEN GYM INFO
Are you interested in Girls Basketball? Check out Open Gyms on October 17 and 24 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the RAC. (October 24 may be in the MPR, watch for updates.)
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.
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.
2023-2024 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2023-2024 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale now for $73.00. 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 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: French Toast Sticks & Sausage
Corner Crust Pizza: Meatball Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Disco Fries
Corner Crust Pizza: Taco Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Corn Dog
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
October 12 “B” Day
October 13 “A” Day