ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, January 29, 2024
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LOOKING AHEAD
FEBRUARY
16 - 11:15 Early Dismissal - SIP Day
19 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPORTS SCHEDULE - WEEK OF JANUARY 29
Sports Schedule - Week of Jan. 29-Feb. 3
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 1-29-24
Route #7 is a double route tonight, please wait in the HS cafeteria after school until your shuttle bus arrives to pick you up and take you home. Please direct any questions regarding late buses to the Bus Garage at (217)498-9834.
REGISTRATION FORMS DUE 1.31.24
REMINDER: Registration forms for the 2024-2025 school year are due this Wednesday, January 31. Forms were sent to students via their school email on January 17.
SENIOR NIGHT - BOYS BASKETBALL, CHEER & POMS
Senior Night for Boys Basketball, Cheerleaders and Poms will be held TOMORROW NIGHT, Tuesday, January 30 at 6:45 p.m. in the RAC. The seniors will be presented at 6:45 so make sure you are there early so you don’t miss it! Please come out and support the basketball team and the Senior players!
CENTRAL ILLINOIS STEM FAIR TICKETS AVAILABLE
Ticket Registration is open for the 2024 Central Illinois STEM Fair, which will be held on Wednesday, April 10 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the RAC. Last year the STEM Fair hosted 77 exhibits and attracted over 500 attendees from 20 different schools in Central Illinois. The STEM Fair showcases locally-available STEM activities for students covering a wide range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Reserve your free ticket today at https://central-illinois-stem-fair.odoo.com/.
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. 53405.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GIRLS HS TRACK PARENT MEETING
A Girls' HS Track Parent Meeting will be held TONIGHT, Monday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the HS Library. Any girls' planning to go out for track should have a parent attend. Before official practices begin, all athletes must be signed up in rSchool, have a current physical on file at the school with the nurse, and pay the fee. Those involved in winter sports should attend the meeting, but will not be required to be at practice until the winter sport is completed. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Trexler at atrexler@rochester3a.net.
SPANISH CLUB MEETING
The Spanish Club will have their next meeting on Wednesday, January 31 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the HS Library.
YEARBOOK ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Attention, ALL RHS Students - The Yearbook is now accepting applications for 2024-2025. Students who enjoy writing, photography, art, and working on a team should apply. Available spots are limited! Please fill out the Yearbook Application for 2024-2025 and request recommendations from 3 teachers, including your English teacher. All applications and teacher recommendations are due NO LATER THAN Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
JOURNALISM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Attention ALL RHS Students - ROCKET_RECAP, the Journalism Staff, is now accepting applications for 2024-2025. Students who are dedicated, creative, and interested in communicating the local and surrounding stories to the public should apply. Available spots are limited! Please fill out the Journalism Application for 2024-2025 and request recommendations from 3 teachers, including your English teacher. All applications and teacher recommendations are due NO LATER THAN Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
CHEMISTRY CLUB
The next Chemistry Club Meeting will be this Thursday, February 1 at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Peters' Room (3157).
BAND BOOSTERS LASAGNA SUPPER
Tickets are on sale for the Band Boosters Lasagna Supper on February 13 being served from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the HS Cafeteria. Choices include a meat lasagna or vegetable lasagna served with salad, garlic bread, cookies and drink for $15.00 or a hot dog dinner served with chips, cookies and a drink for $6.00. Dine in and Carry Out Options are available. Get your tickets here: Lasagna Supper.
ROCHESTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
Get ready for a night of fun with the Rochester Education Foundation! You can support all of our schools at the Tailgate and Trivia Night on Saturday, February 3 at the Firefighters Lake Club! We hope to see you there! For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.RochesterEducationFoundation.org or on their Facebook - @Rochester3aEducatonFoundation.
RHS BASS FISHING TEAM INFORMATION
RHS Bass Fishing will hold an Informational Meeting for the spring season on Monday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the RHS Commons. Those interested in participating in Bass Fishing for the spring season need to be in attendance. Parents and adult boat captains are encouraged to attend as well.
LLCC OPEN HOUSE
LLCC is holding an Open House on Monday, February 19. The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and students can attend at any point during that time frame. LLCC will be offering tours, breakout sessions on Financial Aid and how to pick a major, and many offices will be available for questions or assistance. Please see the FLYER for more information.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
SENIORS: The Rochester Education Foundation is offering two (2) one-time $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors of the Class of 2024. Scholarships are now available on their website: https://www.rochestereducationfoundation.org/scholarships.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
SENIORS: The Rochester Youth Athletic Association (RYAA) is pleased to announce the annual Scholarship Application for 2024 is open now through Friday April 12, 2024. Graduating Seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited Vocational, Technical, two or four-year College or University for the 2024-2025 Academic School Year can apply here. You do not need to be an active or former RYAA participant to apply. Please email scholarship@ryaasports.org with any questions.
COLLEGE NOW ANNOUNCEMENT
College Now students operate on the LLCC Schedule. This means that Spring Recess follows the LLCC schedule (class meetings happen during the schools' spring breaks if they do not coincide with LLCC's) and closings (class cancellations) also follow the LLCC schedule. If LLCC is open, classes meet, regardless of what is happening in the Rochester School District. LLCC weather closing announcements are available at www.llcc.edu. Students are welcome to join our LLCC Alert system for emergency notifications. Here is a link to directions on our website: LLCC Campus Safety.
CONCESSION STAND SIGN UP
Winter Sports Student Concession Sign Up
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 - 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.
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
RHS PTO INFORMATION
HS Teachers need your help, kleenex and Clorox wipes are needed now to help us get through the cold and flu season! 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!
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
29 - Blackburn College
31 - Grand Canyon University - 2nd Lunch Only
February
1 - Army
14 - LLCC
20 - Army National Guard
LUNCH
Monday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Chicken and Noodles
Corner Crust Pizza: Pepperoni, Sausage & Mushroom Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Wings
Salad Bar
Tuesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Ramen Bar
Corner Crust Pizza: Pepperoni & Onion Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Curly Fries
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
January 29 - “B” Day
January 30 - “A” Day
January 31 - “B” Day
February 1 - “A” Day
February 2 - “B” Day