ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
Monday, March 14, 2022
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NEW TODAY AT RHS
FOOTBALL MOMS MEETING
The First Football Moms Meeting for the 2022-23 Season will be on Wednesday, March 16 at the Blue Ridge Club. The group is inviting all parents of incoming freshmen, current players, and interested players to a 6:00 p.m. meet and greet prior to the meeting. If you have a child that is interested in joining the program and you have questions, or would like to learn more, please attend the meeting on Wednesday, March 16. If you have any questions, please contact Lyn Young at 217-415-9700 or lyn@greenegablesinn.com, Rachel Ramsey at 217-725-0415 or ramz98@comcast.com, or Stacia Munroe at 217-899-8050 or tslmunroe@gmail.com.
JOSTENS GRADUATION CAP & GOWN PICK UP
Jostens will be delivering caps and gowns and other graduation materials to students who ordered them on Tuesday, April 5 during Rocket Time, 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the HS Commons! If you have any questions about pickup, please contact Mrs. Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net.
SCHOLASTIC BOWL
Congratulations to the Varsity Scholastic Bowl team for a great showing at the IHSA Sectional contest on Saturday. The Rockets ended their season in a three way tie for the Sectional Championship, but came in second in points scored. The Rockets won matches against Peoria Notre Dame and Springfield HS, but lost a close match to Dunlap. Congrats to the team for a fine season!
SPRING MUSICAL
Congratulations to the cast, crew, and orchestra on an outstanding production of THE ADDAMS FAMILY. All three performances were sold out. Please turn in any remaining DVD orders and money ASAP to Mr. Bauser.
GIRLS TRACK MEET ANNOUNCEMENT
Congratulations to all the Girls’ Track Team who competed at the Jersey Winter Thaw Indoor Meet on Saturday. We had quite a number of personal records throughout the day. Individual Placers included:
1st Place - Colleen Zeibert - 400 - 1:00.49
2nd Place - Brooke Zeibert - 800 - 2:31.92
2nd Place - Colleen Zeibert - 1600 - 5:22.53
GENERAL INFORMATION
LOOKING AHEAD
March 21-25 - Spring Break
April 8 - 12:15 Early Dismissal Day
April 18 - No School
May 19-25 - Spring 2022 Final Exam Schedule
ATTENTION, ALL SENIORS!
The Senior Class Group Photo will be Wednesday, March 16 during Rocket Time in the MPR.
SADIE HAWKINS DANCE
The RHS Student Council will be sponsoring a Sadie Hawkins Dance on Saturday, April 2 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the MPR. Only RHS students will be allowed to attend and you must have your student ID upon entry. The cost is $10 per student and will be collected at the door.
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 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 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 16 - LLCC - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
March 31 - Univ of Health Sciences/Pharmacy St. Louis - 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
Monday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Beef Nachos
Corner Crust Pizza: BBQ Bacon Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Spicy Popcorn Chicken/Boneless Wings
Salad Bar: Fajita Chicken Salad
Tuesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Chicken and Noodles
Corner Crust Pizza: Meatlover’s Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Curly Fries
Salad Bar: Taco Salad
WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 14 - “B” Day
March 15 - “A” Day
March 16 - “B” Day
March 17 - “A” Day
March 18 - “B” Day
March 21-25 - No School - Spring Break