ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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IMPORTANT DATES
8/12/25-8/13/25 - Teacher Institute Days (No Student Attendance)
8/14/25 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
RHS PTO INFORMATION
The HS PTO needs your help! The PTO is seeking donations to provide additional supplies that the HS teachers and HS Nurse need in their classrooms/office. 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 OR you can visit our RHS PTO AMAZON WISH LIST. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
LOOKING AHEAD
FRESHMAN & NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Date: Thursday, August 7
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Start Location: RHS Auditorium - Door #10
Join us to learn about your new school, meet staff and students, and to tour the high school and receive your schedule! Freshman & New Student Orientation Information
ATHLETIC INFORMATION
CROSS COUNTRY - Parent Meeting is being held Wednesday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.
VOLLEYBALL PARENT MEETING (VIRTUAL)
Sunday, August 10 · 4:00–4:45 p.m.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/unc-bwar-psc
Or dial: (US) +1 414-436-7408 PIN: 876 992 105#
FOOTBALL - Parent Meeting is Sunday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. This is a required meeting for parents and players to review all the information for the 2025 season. If you have not already paid your Pasta or Snack Fees, they will be due at this meeting. Kim Hauck from the RHS Athletic Office will be at this meeting. You will be able to pay your High School Athletic Fee. This fee is $75 and must be paid separately from the pasta or snack fees (in cash or check) to RHS. If you have any questions, please contact Lyn Young with RHS Football Moms. Lyn can be reached via email at rocketfootballmom@gmail.com or call/text at 217-415-9700.
TENNIS - Girls Tennis Parent Meeting is Monday, August 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.
VOLLEYBALL SCRIMMAGE
The Volleyball team will have their Orange and Blue Scrimmage on Saturday, August 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the RAC. Come watch the 2025 Varsity and JV teams play as well as the new updates in the RAC!
ATHLETIC REGISTRATION
We have exciting news! Rochester High School has a new athletic registration platform and athletic website. Athletic Registrations are now open for the 2025-26 school year. Each family will have to create a new profile and then register their students for sports. If you have any issues, please email Kim Hauck in the Athletic Office at khauck@rochester3a.net.
The new links are:
Rochester Athletic Registration
SCHOOL REGISTRATION AND FEES
Please complete the online registration and pay fees for the 25-26 school year as soon as possible. You can start by logging into your Skyward Account.
ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
More information regarding traffic updates will be provided before the start of school.
STUDENT PARKING
Students may park in ANY STUDENT PARKING SPOT ON THE FIRST AND SECOND DAYS OF SCHOOL ONLY.
Students will receive their Parking Tag during “Rocket Time” on Friday, August 15.
Students must have completed the Parking Survey Link prior to receiving their parking tag. If you have not already done so, please complete ASAP!
STUDENT PICTURES
Rochester High School Picture Days are Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19.
Inter-State Studios - This event's Order Code is 0100WWF. Online ordering is available before and after Picture Days. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Days.
Students will get their picture taken during their PE class period. If a student does not have PE this semester, they will have their picture taken during Rocket Time.
ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL A/B CALENDAR
Students should refer to the Building Calendar for “A” and “B” days. The first day of school, Thursday, August 14 is an “A” Day. The RHS School Day starts at 8:05 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m.
Early Dismissal Days are 11:15 a.m. for Rochester High School.
IMPORTANT AUGUST 25-26 DATES
Board Meetings (August 6 and August 20)
Freshman Orientation (August 7 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - RHS Auditorium)
RHS Fall Sports Begin (August 11)
Teacher Institutes (August 12 and August 13)
School Begins (August 14)
CACC Classes Begin (August 14)
RHS Open House (August 18 - 6:00 p.m.)
College Now Classes Begin (August 25)
RHS Homecoming Dance (October 11)
Spring Break (March 23-27, 2026)
RHS Prom (May 2, 2026)
RHS Graduation (May 17, 2026)
LINK TO 2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR
ATTENDANCE EMAILS & PHONE CALLS
ALL attendance information (absences, doctors notes, vacation, pre-arranged absences, college visits, etc.) should be sent to the Attendance Secretary in Student Services by phone 217-498-9761, Ext. 53105.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
August 14 - “A” Day
August 15 - “B” Day