ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, August 15, 2025
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IMPORTANT DATES - LINK TO 2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR
8/18/25 - RHS Open House - 6:00 p.m. - Auditorium Doors
8/20/25 - Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - District Office
8/24/25 - Paint Your Parking Spot (Seniors) - 12:30-4:30 p.m.
8/25/25 - College Now Classes Begin
9/10/25 - Spanish Club Meeting - 3:15 p.m. - HS Library
9/17/25 - Financial Aid Night - Seniors - 6:00 p.m. - Auditorium
10/11/25 - RHS Homecoming Dance
3/23/26-3/27/26 - Spring Break
5/2/26 - RHS Prom
5/17/26 - RHS Graduation
LOOKING AHEAD
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.
HS OPEN HOUSE
On Monday, August 18, RHS will host our annual Rochester High School Open House. The event is for Rochester High School parents/guardians only. Please park in the lot between the RHS Auditorium and the Football Field. Auditorium Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. Open House Informational Letter
PAINT YOUR PARKING SPOT
RHS Seniors will be allowed to paint their own parking space in a way to promote school spirit on Sunday, August 24 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. We encourage students to express themselves through positive artwork to build school spirit, create a new tradition, and support Senior Class activities and events. To paint a parking spot, students must turn in the FORM by Wednesday, August 20 and have paid for their 2025-26 school parking fee.
CHESS CLUB
The Chess Club will be starting next week every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:30-8:00 a.m. in the HS Library. There will no longer be bagels during meetings. Students attending should enter through the Auditorium doors.
SPANISH CLUB
Join the Spanish Club for fun, friends, and culture! Open to all - no Spanish class needed. Please sign up by Friday, August 22 by filling out this form and paying $5.00 dues to Srta. Miller or Sra. Veenstra. ¡Te esperamos!
STUDENT PARKING
Students may park in ANY STUDENT PARKING SPOT FROM THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 UNTIL FRIDAY, AUGUST 22.
Students will receive their Parking Tag during “Rocket Time” on Friday, August 22.
Students must have completed the Parking Survey Link prior to receiving their parking tag. If you have not already done so, please complete ASAP!
ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT
Student Drop-Off after 8:05 a.m. enter via the Student Services entrance.
Student Pick-Up after 3:05 p.m. at the Auditorium doors.
Student Appointments during the school day. Students are picked up and dropped off at STUDENT SERVICES in front of the High School.
After 8:05 a.m., student drivers are to enter using Door 5 in the back parking lot.
NO RHS Students, Families or Staff may use the entrance/exit in front of the Junior High School. Junior High School Families and Staff ONLY!
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 A/B CALENDAR
Students should refer to the Building Calendar for “A” and “B” days. 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.
ATHLETIC INFORMATION
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!
BOYS SOCCER SCRIMMAGE
The Boys Soccer team will have their Orange and Blue Scrimmage on Saturday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. There will also be an Alumni game at 5:00 p.m. No admission fee.
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
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!
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 15 - “B” Day