ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
December 18-22 - 1st Semester Final Exam Schedule
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
ILMEA ALL-STATE MUSIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Congratulations to our Outstanding Rocket Musicians who were invited to attend the ILMEA All-State Music Convention in Peoria this January! Congratulations!!
All-State Band: Isaac Hicks
All-State Chorus: Bailey Alexander, Jonathan Bailey, Tarkan Barutcu, Ella Burke, Sam Cere, Jayden Herren, Micah Hicks, Madison Miles, Carl Roselle, Paige Zemsky
All-State Honors Chorus: Josiah Anderson, Emma Buckles, Cooper Coker, Porter DeFrates, Emily Herren, Holden Nichols, Truman Schudel
All-State Vocal Jazz: Mark McDonald
All-State Honors Vocal Jazz: Claire Carley (1 of only 12 students in the whole state)
RHS SENIOR QUOTES
Seniors, please check your email and submit a Senior Quote for the yearbook. RHS Seniors will have a quote under their Senior Portrait in the RHS 2023-2024 Yearbook. You need to pick a quote that is meaningful and represents you as a person or a quote that represents your high school experience. Please read the tips and rules before selecting a quote! The deadline to submit the quote is Friday, December 8, 2023.
ATTENDANCE EMAILS & PHONE CALLS
ALL attendance information (absences, doctors notes, vacation, pre-arranged absences, college visits, etc.) should be sent to Mrs. Schudel in Student Services until further notice. Mrs. Schudel can be reached at jschudel@rochester3a.net or by phone 217-498-9761, Ext. 3405.
STATE CHAMPS APPAREL ORDER INFO
You can order your STATE CHAMP Apparel now! The LINK to order. The store closes December 5 at midnight.
WARM UP ROCHESTER WINTER WEAR DRIVE
Starting December 1, we will be collecting items at the HS for the Warm Up Rochester Winter Wear Drive. Coats, gloves, blankets, scarves, and other cold weather wear (child and adult sizes) can be dropped off in the wrapped boxes located around the HS. The Winter Wear Drive will take place from December 1 through December 15. With your help, we can ensure everyone can remain warm and comfortable this winter. Informational Flyer
GENERAL INFORMATION
MADRIGAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Ticket sales are now LIVE for you to purchase tickets to this year's Madrigal Dinners and Teas. Just select the link below for the show you want to attend to purchase tickets. If you want to attend more than one show you will have to order from the specific link for each show you wish to attend. Only a few seats left for the following show. All other shows are sold out!
RHS YEARBOOK - SELLING COUPON BOOKS
The RHS Yearbook is excited to offer our families and friends the opportunity to purchase the 2023 Save Around Coupon Books. Preview the book online, then please see one of the Yearbook staff members to get one today. You can also email Ms.Starr - astarr@rochester3a.net to hold a book. The coupon books cost $25.00 and are filled with thousands of dollars in savings. The books make great holiday gifts! If you want to order online by using a credit card, please go to Savings Coupon Book - Link to Purchase and SaveAround will ship the book directly to you. The book includes a free 12-month Savings App with thousands of additional local and national coupons! You will save a lot of money, and you can help us raise funds for our Yearbook.
RHS GIRLS SOCCER FUNDRAISER
RHS Girls Soccer are selling NubaySoft ™ D-Luxe School Spirit Blankets! These blankets are 60" x 80" and are not sport specific. These blankets make the perfect gift for any occasion. This is a great way to show your school spirit and support your ROCKETS! To kick things off, we are having a SPECIAL!! ONLY $65.00 IF YOU ORDER by December 15! The price will go up after December 15! Orders must be placed by December 15 for our first delivery. Delivery is scheduled between January 15-30. We will send out a flier you can include with a gift for Christmas. Fill out the ORDER FORM and be sure to send in your payment! Please do not send payment into the school. Details can be found in the link. Contact Shelly Conner at scsc998@aol.com with any questions.
SANGAMON CEO LRS ICE SKATING RINK
Sangamon CEO’s LRS Ice Rink is back! The LRS Ice Rink will be open every Wednesday and Saturday until December 16! We hope to see you at Union Station for skating, games, music, and more! For more information, see the LRS Ice Rink Website!
RHS PTO INFORMATION
As we gear up for the cold and flu season, we would like to help the HS teachers stock up on kleenex and Clorox wipes! You can make a donation at PayPal - (RHS PTO @rhsrocketspto) , you can visit our Amazon Wish List at RHS PTO Wish List or you can drop off donations at Student Services. 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!
SENIORS - SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The LLCC Foundation Scholarship Application for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open through February 15, 2024. All students considering or planning to attend LLCC beginning in Fall 2024 are encouraged to apply. Please visit LLCC Scholarships for more information.
CONCESSION STAND SIGN UP
Winter Sports Student Concession Sign Up
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
PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM INFO
Due to grant funding from the Illinois State Board of Education, Rochester CUSD 3A will be opening a needs-based prekindergarten classroom in January 2024. Please see the attached FLYER for information on screenings to be considered for the program!
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.
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
NOVEMBER
Nov. 30 - LLCC - 11:30-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Wednesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Mini Corn Dogs
Corner Crust Pizza: BLT Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bosco Sticks
Salad Bar
Thursday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Waffles and Sausage
Corner Crust Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
November 29 - “B” Day
November 30 - “A” Day
December 1 - “B” Day