ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR & ATHLETIC CALENDAR
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, 5-13-25
Bus Routes A, B and E 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.
CLUB U MEMBERS
If you have not picked up your Club U Certificates, please pick them up from Mrs. Powell by the end of the week.
GRADUATION LETTER TO FAMILIES - UPDATED 5.2.25
Link to Updated Graduation Letter
HS CROSS COUNTRY MEETING
There will be a brief meeting TODAY, 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.
BOYS TENNIS SENIOR NIGHT
We will be celebrating our BOYS TENNIS TEAM SENIORS TONIGHT, 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 TONIGHT, 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.
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 this Thursday, May 15. Application information here.
FCA MEETING
FCA will meet for the last time this school year this 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 FRIDAY, 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.).
ROCKET BLANKETS FOR SALE
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
Tuesday's Menu
Rocket Line: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Corner Crust Pizza: Cheese & Pepperoni Pizzas
Custom Brother’s Grill: Crab Rangoon
Salad Bar
Wednesday's Menu
Rocket Line: Chicken Alfredo
Corner Crust Pizza: Bosco Sticks and Hot Pockets
Custom Brother’s Grill: Pretzel Bites
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
May 13 - “A” Day
May 14 - “B” Day
May 15 - “A” Day
May 16 - “B” Day