ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR & ATHLETIC CALENDAR
5/1/25 - FCA Meeting - 7:00 a.m. - RAC
5/1/25 - JH/HS Fine Arts Festival - 5:00 p.m.
5/1/25 - CANCELED - In Our School" Presentation - Topic: Social-Emotional Learning & Mental
5/2/25 - 11:15 a.m. Students Early Dismissal - SIP Day
5/3/25 - RHS Prom - 8:00-11:00 p.m. (See Info Below)
5/5/25-5/9/25 - Teacher Appreciation Week
5/8/25 - Graduation Walk - 9:30-10:45 a.m. - RES, RIS & JH/HS Campuses
5/9/25 - Senior Breakfast and Awards - (Senior Breakfast & Awards Info Letter)
5/14/25 - Graduation Practice - 1:30 p.m. - Auditorium
5/18/25 - RHS Graduation Ceremony - 7:00 p.m. @ UIS (Graduation Letter)
5/16/25-5/21/25 - Final Exam Schedule
5/22/25 - Make-up Finals (8:05-11:15 a.m.)
OPPORTUNITIES
Link to Career and Job Opportunities
Link to Volunteer Opportunities
Order Your 2024-25 Yearbook NOW - Deadline May 16
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 4-30-25
Bus Route A 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.
FCA MEETING
FCA will meet TOMORROW, Thursday, May 1 at 7:00 a.m. in the RAC. All students are welcome to attend.
GIRLS TRACK MEET RESULTS
4.28.25 Results and 4.29.25 Results
RHS PROM REMINDERS & INFORMATION
The RHS Prom “A Starry Night” will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the Artisans Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. 2025 Prom Ticket Link
Tickets on sale through Thursday, May 1 at 12:00 p.m. (NOON).
EVERY PERSON ATTENDING PROM MUST HAVE A TICKET IN THEIR OWN NAME.
Guest forms are DUE TODAY, Wednesday, April 30 to Mrs. Gunter by 3:05 p.m. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
No Rochester High School After Prom this year.
VOTING - PROM KING AND QUEEN
Attention Juniors and Seniors, please make sure to check your email and vote for your 2025 Prom King and Queen. Voting closes TOMORROW, Thursday, May 1 at NOON.
FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
The Rochester Grades 7-12 Fine Arts Festival will be held this Thursday, May 1 from 5:00-8:45 p.m. Each year the Rochester Fine Arts Department celebrates the arts in May with the Fine Arts Festival. This is a culminating event showcasing the outstanding work of all fine arts students from throughout the school year. All 7th-12th school music ensembles perform, student soloists are featured, and student art exhibits are displayed. Fine Arts Schedule of Events and Information
PROM 2025 SPIRIT WEEK
You Can Wear Red in Support of the Chatham Community
Thursday, May 1 - Senior Decision Day
Seniors - College shirt
Juniors - Red
Sophomores - Green
Freshmen - Yellow
Teachers - Black
Friday, May 2 (11:15 Dismissal) - Orange and Blue PLUS Anything but a Backpack
SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY
Seniors - If you would like to be recognized for any scholarships that you have received at the Senior Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 9, please fill out the Google Form linked below. This form must be filled out using your school email, it can only be accessed through a Rochester 3A email address. The form must be completed by Thursday, May 1. Please see the email sent by the RHS counselors for additional details. Senior Recognition Form
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENT
All Senior Students must return library books by no later than Monday, May 5. If you have lost your library book please see Mrs. Doherty in the library.
GRADUATION WALK
All RHS Seniors will visit the Elementary campus, RIS campus and JH/HS campus for a Graduation Walk on Thursday, May 8 from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Seniors should bring their cap and gown to wear during their visit 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.
GUIDANCE OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT
SENIORS - Please check your school email for an End of Year Survey sent by your counselor. Responses are due by Thursday, May 8.
2024-2025 YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
LAST CHANCE - The 2024-2025 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale now through MAY 16. LINK to purchase the RHS 2024-2025 Yearbook 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! If you cannot remember if you purchased a yearbook yet for this year, please email Mrs. Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - MAY 5-9
Teacher Appreciation Week is next week! The HS PTO needs your help! We would like to provide lunch for the HS Staff and would love for families to help make that happen! You can make a donation at PayPal - (RHS PTO @rhsrocketspto) or you can mail in a donation to - Rochester HS PTO - Attn: Kendra Jones, 1 Rocket Drive, Rochester, IL 62563 Any donation is greatly appreciated!
CLASS OF 2026 - SENIOR BANNER INFORMATION
ATTN: CURRENT JUNIORS - Senior banner sport photos will be taken on Thursday, May 8 from 3:15-4:30 p.m. (location - behind the RAC). If you are playing a sport or in the band, please come dressed in uniform with any props to the photo shoot. If you are in multiple sports, choose the uniform you want to wear and you can bring a prop for the other. Example, wear your football uniform and bring a bat if you are in football and baseball. If you are unsure whether you are playing a sport next year, please wait until you are sure. We can schedule for your photo to be taken at a later date. If you take a photo and decide not to go out, there will be a charge for the banner. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hauck in the Athletic Office at khauck@rochester3a.net.
FREE PHYSICALS
CURRENT Freshman thru Juniors - if you are playing a sport next year, we will be having our free sport physical day on Thursday, May 8 in the RAC. Physicals start at 4:00 p.m. Please bring your form filled out. If you need a form, please see Mrs. Hauck in the Athletic Office.
MADRIGALS AUDITIONS
Auditions for the 2025-26 RHS Madrigals will be held May 7 and 8 after school in the Choir Room. Any Rochester student entering 9th-12th grade is welcome to audition, even if you're not in choir this year. The signup deadline is Wednesday, April 30. Audition details and music can be found in the document linked below. See Mr. Spear with questions! Madrigals Auditions Info & Music 2025-26
EXPLORERS PROGRAM
If you are interested in applying for the Sangamon County Sheriff Explorers Program, please visit Explorers Info Link. More information can be found on the Announcements on the Class Canvas pages.
ROCKET BLANKETS FOR SALE
Rocket Blankets' Spring Sale! Only $65.00 until Wednesday, April 30! In Stock so Buy NOW! On May 1, prices will go back to $75!! Blankets are IN STOCK and available immediately! These are not sport specific. All proceeds go to the RHS Girls Soccer team. ROCHESTER ROCKETS
SENIOR RECOGNITION ADS - YEARBOOK
Please click on the RHS Senior Recognition Ads Flyer to order your senior's ad today! Yearbook Recognition “Happy” Ads are on sale now. The deadline to order will be Friday, May 2, 2025.
SUMMER SPORT CAMP INFORMATION
Summer Camp Brochure - 2025 Golf Camp, 2025 Football Camp, 2025 Girls Basketball Camp, 2025 Soccer Camp, 2025 Softball Camp, 2025 Boys Basketball Camp, 2025 Volleyball Camp
COMMUNITY OPEN GYMS - BASKETBALL
Community Open gyms are being moved to Thursday nights this year. Open gyms will begin Thursday, May 1 in the RAC. There will be no community open gyms in June due to renovations being completed in the RAC. They will start back up on Thursdays in July and run through October. Open Gym Times: Grades 4th-8th (6:00–7:00 p.m.) and High Schoolers and up (7:00–8:30 p.m.)
25-26 PRE-K INFORMATION
If you are interested in enrolling your child in the Rochester PreK Program for the 25-26 school year, please fill out a 25-26 PreK Application located at Rochester3a.net/o/res. Please contact Sloane Huddleston at 217-498-6210, Ext. 61522 or shuddleston@rochester3a.net if you have any questions.
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.
LUNCH
Wednesday's Menu
Rocket Line: Chicken Fried Steak & Mashed Potatoes
Corner Crust Pizza: Bosco Sticks & Hot Pockets
Custom Brother’s Grill: Onion Rings / Fried Mushrooms
Salad Bar
Thursday's Menu
Rocket Line: Pancakes and Sausage
Corner Crust Pizza: Cheese & Pepperoni Pizzas
Custom Brother’s Grill: Cheese Curds
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
April 30 - “B” Day
May 1 - “A” Day
May 2 - “B” Day - 11:15 a.m. - Student Dismissal