RHS Daily Announcements

ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

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NEW TODAY AT RHS

LOOKING AHEAD

May 19-25 - Spring 2022 Final Exam Schedule

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FINAL EXAMS

We have compiled an information sheet for families concerning semester exams.  Info Sheet for Final Exams - May 19 - May 25  Please look over the information and if you have any questions, please have your student contact their teachers or counselor. On Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24 exams will be over at 1:38 p.m. and students will be dismissed at roughly 1:43 p.m. If students have transportation, they are free to leave at that time. If students need to stay and ride the bus home at 3:05 p.m. on these days, please fill out this Google Form. Please ONLY COMPLETE THE FORM IF YOU WILL BE STAYING FOR THE BUS ON ONE OR BOTH OF THESE TWO DAYS. 

 

LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENT

Please return all books and library materials to the RHS Learning Commons by Thursday, May 19. If you are not sure what book/materials you have checked out or if you have lost your items, please email Mrs. Daugherty at cdoherty@rochester3a.net.

 

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

The Illinois State Fair is holding a STEAM Expo at the fair this year, we are looking for students to participate in our Junior Art Competition and we are hiring HUNDREDS of summer workers.  Please check out the attached flyers for additional information,  2022 STEAM Expo Info, Come Work with Us, ISF Art Competition

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

GRADUATION INFO - SENIOR PARENTS & STUDENTS

2022 Graduation Information Sheet for Parents/Students

 

2022-23 RHS MADRIGALS AUDITIONS

Mr. Spear would like to announce Auditions for the 2022-23 RHS Madrigals.  Auditions will be held after school on Tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 18. Any student entering grades 9-12 is welcome to audition - no previous experience necessary.  If you are interested, please check out the Madrigals Audition Information Sheet.

 

RHS MARCHING ROCKETS

RHS Marching Rockets will have Disney performance practices on Tuesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 26 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. to prepare for the June 3 Parade at Magic Kingdom.  All Band, Flags, and Poms who are participating at Disney should attend. Please see Mr. Jones with any conflicts.  Thanks!

 

CLUB U BLOOD DRIVE

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO HELP! By giving blood with ImpactLife, you’ll provide a lifesaving resource used by patients right here in Springfield. The demand for blood is constant, so ImpactLife needs donors to schedule regular appointments for donation. Whole blood donors will receive a $10 electronic gift card OR 500 donor loyalty store bonus points.  Double red/platelet donors will receive a $25 electronic gift card OR 1500 donor loyalty store bonus points. Gift card choices are Amazon, Walmart, Target, Starbucks, Lowe’s, Home Depot, or Subway.

Club U Blood Drive - Tuesday, May 31 – Saturday, June 4

ImpactLife Donor Center – 1999 Wabash Ave - Appointments are Required

To schedule an appointment- click here. At donation enter "Club U" in the credit donation box! Donate and help the school earn a scholarship to provide to a student! 

 

ROCKET FOOTBALL GOLF OUTING

Join us on June 3, 2022 for the 28th Rocket Football Annual Golf Outing.  This outing will help support the 2022 Rocket Football Team. Click this link for more details on how to sign up, donate or help sponsor the event. Thank you for supporting your 2022  Rochester Rockets!  Any questions email - rhsrocketfootball@gmail.com

 

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.

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

May 17 - “B” Day

May 18 - “A” Day

May 19 - “B” Day

May 20 - “A” Day