ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, February 29, 2024
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LOOKING AHEAD
February 26 - March 2- Sports Schedule
March 8 - 11:15 Early Dismissal - SIP Day
March 11 - NO SCHOOL
April 1-5 - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
May 4 - HS Prom
May 19 - HS Graduation - 7:00 p.m. - Rocket Booster Stadium
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHEMISTRY CLUB INFORMATION
The Chemistry Club will have a meeting TOMORROW, FRIDAY, March 1 at 7:50 a.m. in Mrs. Peters' Room (3157).
5ESSENTIALS SURVEY FOR RHS
Parents, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey for RHS. This is a survey given by the Illinois State Board of Education. What is the 5Essentials Survey? The 5Essentials Report includes a breakdown of teacher and student responses and provides a comprehensive picture of the school environment based on five essential areas critical for school improvement in a meaningful context of similar and successful schools. Rochester High School would appreciate your input! Thank You!
ATTENDANCE EMAILS & PHONE CALLS
ALL attendance information (absences, doctors notes, vacation, pre-arranged absences, college visits, etc.) should be sent to Mrs. Basan-Welch in Student Services by email vbasanwelch@rochester3a.net or by phone 217-498-9761, Ext. 53105.
GENERAL INFORMATION
RHS BLOOD DRIVE INFORMATION
RHS is partnering with Impact Life to host a blood drive on Friday, March 15. Students and staff can participate during their PE classes and Rocket Time. Students MUST be 16 years of age or older to donate. Students who are 16 will need parent/guardian permission forms completed before donating. Forms can be turned in to Mrs. Hawkins or Mrs. Schneider. Consent Form Impact Life Please use this link to sign up! RHS Blood Drive 2024
This drive is not open to the community, but community members can visit ImpactLife to find a location and event nearby! Any community member who donates between March 15 and March 22 and notes Rochester High School, will receive credit toward our Lifesaving Grant. Lifesaving Grant Information and Impact Award Information If you have any questions about the Blood Drive, please contact Megan Hawkins at mhawkins@rochester3a.net or our Impact Life Coordinator Krista Jiroutek at kjiroutek@impactlife.org. Thank you for your consideration and support!
BAND BOOSTERS PIZZA FUNDRAISER
The Band Boosters principal fundraiser is our annual Antonio’s pizza sale. 50% of all pizza sales revenue benefits the 5th-12th grade Rochester Band Program by funding new instruments/equipment. To reach our revenue goal, we need to sell 1500 pizzas (Customers are also allowed to donate money to the Band Boosters in support of the band program)! Sales take place from February 19 through March 1. Additional information will also be included in an email from their band director. If you have questions, please contact Rochester Band Booster President- Lydia Hicks @ lhicks101505@gmail.com.
DRAMA DEPARTMENT PLAY/MUSICAL TICKETS
The Drama Department presents The One Act Play - 13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview and Back To The 80’s The Musical on March 8-10. Get your tickets now! Your phone will be your ticket to get into the event. Links to each performance below - Adults $10.00 and Senior/Student $8.00.
2024 Primary Election (Tuesday, March 19, 2024)
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 (oseitz@rochester3a.net) for more information! RSVP to either attend the meeting on Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. or receive information at the following link: Meeting Link
LLCC REGISTRATION
SENIORS: If you plan to attend LLCC in the Fall, please RSVP for the Annual Registration Prep Day on Thursday, April 18. Please check your school email for more information and the link to RSVP.
GREECE TRIP
There is still room and time to sign up for the upcoming Greece trip. Students, parents, and friends are welcome to travel on this Educational Tour during July 2024. The deadline to sign up and pay is March 27! If the opportunity interests you, please email either Ms. Bilyeu or Ms. Wycoff for more information soon!
CENTRAL ILLINOIS STEM FAIR VOLUNTEERS
The Central Illinois STEM Fair planning committee is looking for parent volunteers to help with running this annual event. No experience necessary! Please email rochesterstemfair@gmail.com if interested.
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. Reserve your free ticket today at https://central-illinois-stem-fair.odoo.com/.
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. Apply here. 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.
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. 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. All ad orders must be placed online by 02/29/2024.
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 Athletic Registration to register your athlete. Please go under the 'more' tab and choose athletic registration. 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
LUNCH
Thursday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Waffles and Sausage
Corner Crust Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Corner Crust Pizza: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Corn Dog
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
February 29 - “B” Day
March 1 - “A” Day