ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, April 22, 2024
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LOOKING AHEAD
2024 Spring Final Exam Schedule
RHS Sports Schedule - Week of April 22-27
April 27 - HS Grades 9-12 Jazz Night
April 29 - HS German/Spanish NHS Ceremony - 7:30 p.m. - Auditorium
May 2 - JH/HS Fine Arts Festival - 5:00 p.m.
May 3 - Teacher’s Institute - No Student Attendance
May 4 - HS Prom
May 19 - HS Graduation - 7:00 p.m. - Rocket Booster Stadium
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 4-22-24
Bus Routes #16 and #17 are double routes 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.
SPANISH & GERMAN NHS CEREMONY PRACTICE
The Spanish and German NHS will hold a practice for their Induction Ceremony during Rocket Time on Wednesday, April 24. Attendance is mandatory! If you are not able to attend, please contact Frau Catarinicchia for the German NHS, and Srta. Miller or Sra. Veenstra for the Spanish NHS.
RHS CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
The 24-25 Rochester High School Cheerleading Tryouts will be held on May 7, 8 and 10. Anyone interested in going out for the team should join the BAND app tryout group and file out the survey before Friday, May 3. There is also a Mandatory Parent Meeting for anyone interested in trying out for the team on Wednesday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the RHS Commons. Please check the Orange and Blue flyers posted around the school for more details! Contact Coach Shaina with any questions at sford@rochester3a.net. Join our ‘Rockets cheer tryouts! 24-25’ group on the BAND app. Get updates and stay connected. https://band.us/n/a8a0010aTfG6z
Blastoff Kids Academy Student Workers
Blastoff Kids Academy is a new daycare housed at Rochester Elementary EC-1. We are looking for student workers for the summer and school year. Only students enrolled at Rochester are eligible to apply. Please complete the linked application if you are interested. Applications must be received by Friday, April 26 at 3:30 p.m. Students will be required to work a full day during the summer and after school (until 5:00 p.m.) during the school year. If you are selected for an interview, a District Office staff member will call you to schedule the interview. Application Link
RHS SCIENCE OLYMPIAD RESULTS
The RHS Science Olympiad team participated in the State Contest at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana on Saturday. Team members are Ellie Gegen, Mark McDonald, Lemuel Chan, Collin Steele, Luke Gribbins, Mairead Zuver, Suna Tabag, Lacy Steck, Claire Carley, Gabby Winkler, Hannah Rollins, Ben Stalets, Soren Transue, Hannah Hillis and Elise Preston. Congratulations to the Rocket Scientists! The Team participated in 16 events and placed in the following categories:
3rd Place - Forestry - Eleanor Gegen and Gabby Winkler
4th Place - Microbial Mission - Lacy Steck and Lemuel Chan
4th Place - Detector Building - Collin Steele and Luke Gribbins
5th place - Code Busters - Mark McDonald, Lemuel Chan and Collin Steele
5th place - Disease Detectives - Mark McDonald and Claire Carley
TRACK TEAM RESULTS
Rocket Invite - Boys Rocket Invite - Girls 4.19.24 and Palatine Distance Night - 4.20.24
GENERAL INFORMATION
SENIOR CLASS PHOTOS NEEDED
We are asking that each senior provide one baby or toddler age (1-3 years old) picture and one senior picture ASAP for the video. Photos can be digital or hard copy. Please see the attached letter for additional information - Senior Photo Request Letter
ROCHESTER JAZZ NIGHT
Rochester Jazz Night is Saturday, April 27! Tickets are available at Jazz Night Tickets now through April 16. Come out to hear the Rochester Jazz Bands and Vocal Jazz Ensembles and have a great meal too.
PROM 2024
The RHS Prom “A Night Under the Sun” will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the Artisans Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Tickets are $30.00 each and will be sold online from Monday, April 15 - Thursday, May 2 at 12:00 p.m. (NOON). You can purchase your tickets at the 2024 Prom Ticket Link or scan the QR code on the prom posters around the school. If you have any questions regarding Prom please reach out to Mrs. Gunter or Ms. Seitz.
PROM GUEST FORMS
If you plan to bring a guest from another school or an RHS student that is NOT a Junior or Senior to Prom you must complete a guest form. Guest forms are available in the Principal's Office from Mrs. Tucker from April 15-30. Guest forms are DUE by Wednesday, May 1 to Mrs. Gunter by 3:05 p.m. (NO EXCEPTIONS).
AFTER PROM INFORMATION
Please see this link for information - 2024 After Prom Parent Letter and 2024 After Prom Student Letter.
GRADUATION WALK
All RHS Seniors will visit the Elementary campus, RIS campus and JH/HS campus for a Graduation Walk on Tuesday, May 7 from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Seniors should bring their cap and gown to wear during their visits to the other campuses. You must have your cap and gown to participate. This event is for SENIORS ONLY! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tucker in the Principal’s Office.
GRADUATION INFORMATION
Seniors and Senior Families - Please find the link to the Graduation Information Letter that was sent out last week. 2024 Graduation Letter
BASEBALL CONCESSION STAND NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The following dates are still open to work at the Varsity Baseball Concession Stand:
Wednesday, April 17, Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, May 8. Here is the link to sign up: Varsity Baseball Concession Stand
SPORTS PHYSICAL INFORMATION
Sports physicals for Rochester High School athletes will be held on Tuesday, May 14 starting at 4:00 p.m. in the RAC. These physicals are for current freshman, sophomore and junior athletes. There is no charge for the physicals, which are conducted by local physicians/parents from the Rochester community and Springfield Clinic Sports Medicine. Each student athlete is required to have a physical on file before beginning practice. These physicals are good for 13 months. Each athlete must have a filled out and SIGNED IHSA history and physical form before they can receive their physical. Medical Eligibility Form Volunteer nurses are needed to help with blood pressure checks, height and weight and other pre-physical activities. If you can volunteer to help, or have questions, please contact Jessica Nika at jnika@springfieldclinic.com. There will not be a scheduled make-up date for students that cannot attend. RHS Physical Info Flyer
HEALTHCARE SKILLS PROGRAM
The Healthcare Entry-Level Professional Skills (HELPrS) program is an immersive, two-week summer program designed for high school juniors and seniors or recent graduates ages 16-20. We will meet Mondays-Thursdays, Noon to 4:30 p.m. (5 p.m. on job shadowing days) from June 10-20, 2024. You will explore health care professions both on and off campus, learn about college life and develop important professional skills needed in the healthcare workforce. A free lunch is provided daily. The Deadline to apply has been extended to April 22, 2024. https://www.llcc.edu/healthcare/helprs Click here to register for the 2024 HELPrS Program.
RHS PTO INFORMATION
The HS PTO needs your help! The PTO is seeking donations to help provide lunch from Cafe Moxo for our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. You can make a donation at PayPal - (RHS PTO @rhsrocketspto) or you can mail in a donation to - Rochester HS PTO - Attn: Heather Cook, 1 Rocket Drive, Rochester, IL 62563. The money collected helps provide lunch and treats during Teacher Appreciation Week. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS
List of Scholarships Available
2023-2024 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
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
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
SPRING CONCESSION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need volunteers for Spring Concessions. Student - Spring Concessions 2024
BASKETBALL OPEN GYMS
Basketball open gyms will be every Wednesday and will run through October. The open gyms will be held in the RAC from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for anyone in 3rd through 8th grade and 7:00- 8:30 p.m. for high school students and up.
SUMMER SPORT CAMP REGISTRATION INFO
Summer Camps are open for registration. Payment is cash/check before the first day of camp. Summer Sports Camp Brochure Links for registration are below:
Golf Camp 1 - May 20-23, Girls Basketball - Camp June 3-6, Track Camp - June 3-6, Football Camp June 4-6, Softball Camp - June 10-13, Softball Pitching Camp - June 14
Golf Camp 2 - June 10-13, Boys Basketball Camp - June 17-20, Soccer Camp - June 17-20, Volleyball Camp - July 9-11
SUMMER FOOTBALL ANNOUNCEMENT
Students interested in Summer Football: There will be an informational meeting for Parents and Players on Thursday, April 25 in the RAC to go over summer football details.
Varsity (Sophomore 2027 - Seniors 2025) will meet at 6:00 p.m. - Please arrive at 5:30 p.m. to register your player, pay your Summer fee, and look at some of the items in the BSM Team Shop including: Shoes, girdles, gloves, compression gear, etc.
Freshman (2028) will meet at 7:00 p.m. - Please arrive at 6:30 p.m. to register your player and pay your Summer fee, and look at some of the items in the BSM Team Shop including: Shoes, girdles, gloves, compression gear, etc.
If you have any questions, please contact Lyn Young with Football Moms at rocketfootballmom@gmail.com or call/text at 217-415-9700.
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.
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.
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.
COLLEGE VISITS
April 22 - Rochester Fire Dept.
May 2 - Army
May 7 - Air National Guard
LUNCH
Monday's Menu
Rocket Line: Meatball Sub
Corner Crust Pizza: Pepperoni, Sausage & Mushroom Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Wings
Salad Bar
Tuesday's Menu
Rocket Line: Orange Chicken & Rice
Corner Crust Pizza: Vegetable Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Curly Fries
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
April 22 - “A” Day
April 23 - “B” Day
April 24 - “A” Day
April 25 - “B” Day
April 26 - “A” Day