ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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NEW TODAY AT RHS
LOOKING AHEAD
March 11 - End of 3rd Quarter
March 21-25 - Spring Break
WRESTLING TEAM RESULTS
On Saturday, Conner Carroll and Drake Pfeifer competed in the Granite City Sectionals. Conner placed 2nd in the 101 lbs division and Drake placed 3rd in the 120 lbs division.
Adam Gribbins was selected to represent Illinois in the IWCOA All-Star Classic Duals.
Adam will wrestle in Indiana on March 20 against the Indiana All-Stars.
SCHOLASTIC BOWL TEAM RESULTS
Congratulations to the Varsity Scholastic Bowl team on their Regional Championship! The Rockets won their first match against Jacksonville 530 to 180, and wrapped up the championship with a win over Chatham, score 500 to 120. The Scholastic Bowl team travels to Macomb Saturday for the Sectional contest.
GENERAL INFORMATION
BAND BOOSTER’S PIZZA FUNDRAISER INFORMATION
The Rochester Band Booster's Pizza Build takes place in the Rochester Methodist Church Gymnasium on Saturday, March 12. The pizza assembly line starts at 8 a.m. and should be finished by 10:00. We need a lot of helpers....please bring a ball cap and your pizza building skills....it's a ton of fun! Please see Mr. Jones or Mrs. Parker with any questions. Pick up will start at 10:30 for those students/families that turned in orders.
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.
ATTENTION FRESHMAN
Fannie May candy orders have a shipping delay. The candy will be delivered after spring break, but before the Easter holiday. Contact Mrs. Fitzgerald with any questions.
RHS CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
The 22-23 Rochester High School Cheerleading Tryouts will be held on March 29, 30 and April 1. Anyone interested in going out for the team should email Coach Wagner at awagner@rochester3a.net before Friday, March 18. There is also a Mandatory Parent Meeting for anyone interested in trying out for the team on Monday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m. via Google Meet. A link will be sent out closer to the parent meeting date. Please check the Orange and Blue flyers posted around the school for more details! Contact Coach Wagner with any questions at awagner@rochester3a.net.
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.
ATTENTION, ALL SENIORS!
The Senior Class Group Photo will be Wednesday, March 16 during Rocket Time in the MPR.
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
March 16 - LLCC - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
April 20 - LLCC - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
May 3 - LLCC - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Tuesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Texas Straw Hat
Corner Crust Pizza: BLT Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Curly Fries
Salad Bar: Taco Salad
Wednesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Pretzel w/ Cheese
Corner Crust Pizza: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bosco Sticks
Salad Bar: Fried Chicken Salad
WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 8 - “B” Day
March 9 - “A” Day
March 10 - “B” Day
March 11 - “A” Day