ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, December 22, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
December 22 - Make-Up Exams - 8:05-11:15 a.m.
January 8 - Teacher’s Institute - NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
January 9 - SCHOOL RESUMES FOR STUDENTS
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
VOLLEYBALL APPAREL
Are you in need of new Volleyball Apparel? Check out the 6th/7th/8th Grade Online Volleyball Store for new options! A portion of the proceeds benefit the Junior High School Volleyball program. Orders are DUE DECEMBER 29 and will be available the week of January 8! Charming Designs Volleyball Store
CACC ANNOUNCEMENT
CACC will be back in session on Jan 3, 2024. All CACC students are expected to resume attendance then. The bus for CACC will leave from the High School at 12:10 p.m. on those days.
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ONE ACT PLAY AUDITION INFORMATION
Get ready for our hilarious Spring One-Act Play, “13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview”! This year’s auditions will be held after Winter Break on January 9. The Audition information can be found here and the sign-up for the Audition times can be found here. We can't wait to see everyone there!
RHS VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS
Auditions for the 2024 RHS Vocal Jazz Ensemble will be held January 11 and January 12 after school and during Rocket Time. Vocal Jazz is an extracurricular vocal group open to any RHS student. If interested, please check out the Vocal Jazz Auditions Info Sheet Contact Mr. Spear with any questions!
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS - DEADLINE, 2/29/24
Yearbook Senior Recognition Ads are a great way for parents, families and friends to commemorate student achievements and important milestones. In addition, revenues from Recognition Ads help our school to create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions on the attached LETTER TO PARENTS and then click on the LINK to order. There is also a YouTube Instructional Video that may be helpful to watch before placing your order. Jostens is managing your school's yearbook ad sales, so please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please take into account our school's ad content guidelines on the bottom of the attached form during the creation of your ad online. All ad orders must be placed online by 02/29/2024.
SENIORS - DIPLOMA NAMES
Seniors - Please check your emails and fill out the Diploma Request Form with the information of how you would like your name to appear on your diploma.
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
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.
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
JANUARY
11 - Army - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
16 - Army National Guard - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
17 - LLCC - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
No Lunch Served
WEEK AT A GLANCE
December 22 - Make-Up Exams 8:05-11:15 a.m.