RHS Daily Announcements

ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

Friday, April 22, 2022

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NEW TODAY AT RHS

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP INFO - TODAY - 4/22/22

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

BASEBALL TICKETS - LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE

The HS Baseball Team is selling tickets to the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game on Sunday, May 1 at 1:15 p.m. Tickets are located in the RF Box- 1st Level. Cost is $30.00 per ticket through the team ($46 through the Cardinals website).  Please contact Stacey Carlson at carlson@wcusd15.org to purchase tickets.

 

SOFTBALL TEAM FUNDRAISER

Pick up will be TOMORROW, Saturday, April 23 at the Rochester Athletic Complex (RAC) between 12:00-1:00 p.m. Please contact Coach Howard via email, lhoward@rochester3a.net if you have any questions.

 

JAZZ NIGHT INFORMATION

Rochester's Annual Jazz Night will be held in the JH Gymnasium on Saturday, April 23 at 5:00 p.m.  The JAZZ Dinner tickets are sold out for this Saturday, April 23, 2022 in the RJHS gym.  General admission bleacher seating (no dinner) seats will be available at the door for $5.  Thanks for your support. Please contact Mr. Jones or Mr. Spear with any questions.

 

2022-2023 POMS TRYOUTS

Tryouts for the 2022-2023 High School and Junior High School Rocket Poms will be held at the Rochester Elementary 2-3 Building, April 25-April 29. Current 6th and 7th graders are encouraged to audition for the junior high team. Clinics for junior high applicants will begin around 3:30 p.m. and will dismiss at 5:30 p.m. Current 8th through 11th graders will audition for the high school team. Clinics for high school applicants will begin around 4:00 p.m. and will dismiss at 6:00 p.m. All clinics will be closed to spectators. Tryouts will be judged on Friday, April 29. More specific details will be discussed on April 25 with the team candidates. Dancers should contact Coach Kramer at dkramer@rochester3a.net to receive an application packet and discuss scheduling conflicts. 

 

GIRLS GOLF TEAM INFORMATION

Girls Golf Team Info Sheet


PROM 2022 

The Junior Class is excited to announce that this year's Enchanted Garden Prom 2022 will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Artisan Building at the Illinois State Fair Grounds from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Tickets will be $25 each and will be sold online. Ticket sales end Wednesday, May 4 at midnight.  Prom Ticket Link to Purchase  If you are planning to bring a guest from another school or a student that is not a Junior or Senior at RHS you must complete a guest form. Guest forms for Prom will be available in Students Services from April 16-29. Guest forms will be due by April 29 to Student Services by the end of the school day. If you have any questions regarding Prom, please reach out to Mrs. Gumble or Ms. Wagner.

 

AFTER PROM INFORMATION

Please see this link for information - After Prom Student Information

After Prom Parent Information

 

FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR ATHLETES

Springfield Clinic Sports Medicine is offering FREE sports physicals for all incoming 10th, 11th, and 12th graders for the 2022-23 school year on May 19 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the RAC!  You must have a signed pre-participation physical form to participate in the free physical.  Pre-Participation Physical Form  Also, We are in need of any RN's or health care professionals who would be interested in volunteering the day of the event to take athlete's vitals - please contact Pete Stoll at pstoll@springfieldclinic.com if you are interested in helping out on May 19.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

Link to Concession Volunteer Sign Up and Service Hours for Tree Planting

 

PAC@ROCHESTER - PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

We are thrilled to begin offering performing arts camps (PAC) at Rochester this Summer.  There will be two, one week camps the week of July 18 and the week of July 25.  Camp will be available to students entering the 3rd grade through completion of 9th grade.  The attendees are placed in four groups based upon birthdate.  Campers will participate in daily classes in stage, art, music, dance and recreation.  The campers will perform on Friday at 5:30 p.m. their very own show with each group performing a skit, a song and dance, and all will participate in a full group production number.  Registration will begin April 11 and enrolled students at Rochester will have first chance at the camps.  Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily.  A daycare option is available at an additional cost which allows campers to be dropped off after 7:30 a.m. and picked up by 5:30 p.m.  You may attend one or both camps.  LINK TO REGISTER for PAC@ROCHESTER. You may email our Fine Arts Coordinator, Mr. Bauser with any questions bbauser@rochester3a.net.


VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Link to Voter Registration Information


SUMMER SPORT CAMP REGISTRATION

Summer Sport Camp registration is now open at SUMMER SPORT CAMP REGISTRATION.  The deadline to register is May 13.  The cost for each camp is $50.  When registering your student, please use the grade your student will be entering in the fall of 2022.  Summer Sport Camp Info Sheet  If you have any questions please contact Angie Butler at abutler@rochester3a.net.  

 

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

BOYS BASKETBALL OPEN GYMS

Every Thursday in the RAC

6:30-7:30 p.m. - Current 3rd graders thru current 8th graders

7:30-9:00 p.m. - High School

Please contact Coach Gavin (tgavin@inb.com) with any questions.

 

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

April 21 - Air Force - 11:40-1:30   - RHS Cafeteria

April 26 - St. John's College of Nursing - 11:40-1:30  - RHS Cafeteria

May 3 - LLCC -  11:40-1:30   - RHS Cafeteria

 

LUNCH

Friday’s Menu

Rocket Line:  Chicken Ranch Flatbread

Corner Crust Pizza:  Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Custom Brother’s Grill: Mini Corn Dogs

Salad Bar:  Chef Salad


Monday’s Menu

Rocket Line:  Pizza Grilled Cheese  

Corner Crust Pizza:  BBQ Bacon Chicken Pizza

Custom Brother’s Grill:  Spicy Popcorn Chicken/Boneless Wings

Salad Bar:  Fajita Chicken Salad


WEEK AT A GLANCE

April 22 - “A” Day


LOOKING AHEAD

May 19-25 - Spring 2022 Final Exam Schedule