ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
Friday, March 4, 2022
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NEW TODAY AT RHS
LOOKING AHEAD
March 11 - End of 3rd Quarter
March 21-25 - Spring Break
FUNDRAISER
Show your support! This year Rochester High School is home to an exchange student from the Ukraine. We will be running a fundraiser to show support for this student, his family, and his country now through March 13th. Please use the attached link to purchase items - Fundraiser Link. Please note there is a front and back to the shirts as well as two different front text options (in case anyone outside of the Rochester community would like to order). Please contact Maria Catarinicchia with any questions at mcatarinicchia@rochester3a.net. If you would prefer to just make a donation, checks can be made payable to RHS German Club and can be mailed to: Rochester High School, Attention: Maria Catarinicchia, 1 Rocket Drive, Rochester, IL 62563.
SUMMER WORK PROGRAM
Rochester School District is seeking Student Workers for a Summer Work Program. Students must commit to working throughout one entire session.
- Session 1: June 6 - July 1, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Session 2: July 11 - August 5, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday
Student-workers should apply at Student Application for Summer Work 2022. Students must be able to obtain a work permit if they are under 16 on the first day of the session. Students must be enrolled at the junior high or high school to attend.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB DONATION DRIVE
The Social Justice Club is organizing a drive for the local APL all this week from Monday, February 28 to Friday, March 4. The APL is in special need of canned and dry pet food, pet treats, and cleaning supplies. There are bins located around the school where you can deposit your items for donation. Any help is greatly appreciated!
ATTENTION, ALL SENIORS!
If you have not given your autograph on the white card, please stop by Mrs. Starr's classroom. The deadline for autographs is this Friday, March 4. The Senior Class Group Photo will be Wednesday, March 16 during Rocket Time in the MPR. Absent seniors please email Ms. Starr if you will not be back by this Friday.
GERMAN NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INFORMATION
Have you completed German 1 and 2 in High school, have 4 total semesters of A’s (excluding the current semester), AND have a GPA of 3.5 or higher? If so, then, fill out this form to join the German National Honor Society by NO LATER THAN by Friday, March 4, 2022 AT 3:05 p.m. Remember that attending the ceremony is compulsory. The ceremony will be on May 2. Here is the link to the form.
SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Have you completed Spanish 1 and 2 in High school, have 4 total semesters of A’s (excluding the current semester), AND have a GPA of 3.5 or higher? If so, then, fill out this form to join the Spanish National Honor Society by NO LATER THAN by Friday, March 4, 2022 AT 3:05 p.m. Remember that attending the ceremony is compulsory. The ceremony will be on May 2 at 7:30 p.m.
FCA MEETING
There will be a FCA meeting this Sunday, March 6 in the RAC at 5:30 p.m. Any Rochester High School student may attend the meeting.
ROCHESTER BAND BOOSTER ANNUAL PIZZA SALE
The Rochester Band Boosters Annual Pizza Sale Fundraiser is underway! Proceeds from the pizza sales benefit the 5th through 12th grade band program and our goal is to sell 1500 pizzas! Purchase your pizzas from any band student and make checks payable to the “Rochester Band Boosters”. Students may take orders now and turn them in by March 4 to his/her individual band director. The making of pizzas and student pick/up delivery will be held on March 12 at the Rochester United Methodist Church. Thank you for supporting the Rochester Band Boosters!
RHS BASEBALL FAN APPAREL SALE
RHS Baseball apparel is available for purchase. Please check it out here - Baseball Apparel Link. Orders should be placed online by March 13.
RHS PTO INFORMATION
Happy 2022! The RHS PTO is wanting to let you know of an easy way to donate to our organization. You can make a donation at PayPal. - RHS PTO @rhsrocketspto
The money collected helps buy supplies for the school and helps provide meals for Parent/Teacher conferences. In the past we have also purchased items for Teacher Appreciation Week. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
2021-2022 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2021-2022 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale now for $59. ALL sales for books will be online this year. Click Jostens RHS Yearbook Sales to order your yearbook TODAY! 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!
SHIELD CONSENT TESTING LINK - Testing LINK
HAZEL HEALTH INFORMATION
On-demand health services include: Medical treatment, Medication and Coordination. Parents - Please sign the Consent for Care form to ensure your child has access to these services: my.hazel.co/rochester3a. If you have already completed the form, thank you!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Parking Pass - If you need to get a parking sticker, please fill out the Parking Survey. If you are driving a different vehicle to school for any reason you need to fill out this form on a daily basis so we know that it is in the parking lot. If you have to drive a different vehicle for 3 days then please fill out the form on all 3 days. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net.
Tech Help: Tech Help Desk Request Ticket
Rochester Rockets App - Info here or the instructions on our website. Download today!
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
ATHLETE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INFO
If your student plans to participate in one of our upcoming sports seasons, please visit https://rochesterhs.rschoolteams.com/ to register your athlete. We will also need an updated physical on file. Any questions, please contact Angie Butler at abutler@rochester3a.net. Here is the link to the spring athletic payment - SPRING SEASON ATHLETIC FEE ONLINE PAYMENT
COLLEGE VISITS
March 10 - Southeast Missouri - 1:00-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Friday’s Menu
Rocket Line: BBQ Cheddar Chicken Wrap
Corner Crust Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Mini Corn Dogs/Fish Sandwich
Salad Bar: Chef Salad
Monday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Teriyaki Chicken w/ Rice
Corner Crust Pizza: Taco Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Spicy Popcorn Chicken/Boneless Wings
Salad Bar: Fajita Chicken Salad
WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 4 - “B” Day