ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, May 9, 2025
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IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR & ATHLETIC CALENDAR
5/9/25 - Baseball Senior Night - HS Baseball Field - Approximately 4:15 p.m.
5/12/25 - Senior Banner Photos - (See Info Below)
5/13/25 - HS Cross Country Meeting - 3:05 p.m. - Lobby of the Auditorium
5/13/25 - Boys Tennis Senior Night - HS Tennis Courts - Approximately 4:15 p.m.
5/14/25 - Graduation Practice - 1:30 p.m. - Auditorium
5/15/25 - FCA Meeting - 7:00 a.m. - RAC
5/15/25 - Summer Volleyball Meetings - (See Info Below)
5/18/25 - RHS Graduation Ceremony - 7:00 p.m. @ UIS (UPDATED Graduation Letter)
5/16/25-5/21/25 - Final Exam Schedule
5/22/25 - Make-up Finals (8:05-11:15 a.m.)
OPPORTUNITIES
Order Your 2024-25 Yearbook NOW - Deadline May 16
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 5-9-25
Bus Route A, E, G and N 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.
TRACK RESULTS
GRADUATION LETTER TO FAMILIES - UPDATED 5.2.25
Link to Updated Graduation Letter
BASEBALL SENIOR NIGHT
We will be celebrating our BASEBALL SENIORS TONIGHT, FRIDAY, May 9 at approximately 4:15 p.m. at the HS Baseball Field.
CLASS OF 2026 - SENIOR BANNER INFORMATION
ATTN: CURRENT JUNIORS - Senior banner sport photos have been RESCHEDULED TO Monday, May 12 from 3:05-4:00 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.
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENT
All library books are due Monday, May 12. If you have lost your library book please see Mrs. Doherty in the Library.
BOYS TENNIS SENIOR NIGHT
We will be celebrating our BOYS TENNIS TEAM SENIORS on TUESDAY, May 13 at approximately 4:15 p.m. at the HS Tennis Courts.
GIRLS GOLF INFORMATIONAL MEETING
We’re gearing up for an exciting 2025–2026 season and kicking things off with an Informational Parent/Player Meeting! Whether you're a returning player or new to the game, this meeting is for all incoming 9th–12th grade girls who are interested in joining the Rockets Girls Golf Team next season! The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rochester 2-3 Building. For questions or more information, contact Coach Boulanger at mboulanger@rochester3a.net.
HS CROSS COUNTRY MEETING
There will be a brief meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at 3:05 p.m. in the lobby of the Auditorium for those interested in running HS Cross Country. Participating in this fun, team oriented, co-ed sport will change your life.
2025-2026 STUDENT COUNCIL
Any Freshman-Junior interested in being a member of the 2025-2026 Student Council should complete the application and essay by next Thursday, May 15. Application information here.
FCA MEETING
FCA will meet for the last time this school year on Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 a.m. in the RAC. All students are welcome to attend.
SUMMER VOLLEYBALL ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an Informational Meeting for PLAYERS on Thursday, May 15 during Rocket Time in Mrs. Green’s Room (3159), and for PARENTS on Thursday, May 15 at 5:00 p.m. in the High School Library to go over summer volleyball schedule and details.
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.
COMMUNITY OPEN GYMS - BASKETBALL
Community Open gyms for boys and girls are being moved to Thursday nights this year. Open gyms will be held 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.).
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
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
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
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
Friday's Menu
Rocket Line: Potato Bar
Corner Crust Pizza: Individual Pizzas
Custom Brother’s Grill: Mozzarella Sticks
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
May 9 - “A” Day