RHS Daily Announcements

ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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NEW TODAY AT RHS

DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 9-14-22

RHS riders on Busses #7, #19 and #21 please wait in the HS cafeteria until your shuttle bus comes to pick you up and take you home. PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING LATE BUSES TO THE BUS GARAGE. THEY CAN BE REACHED AT (217) 498-9834.

 

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS:

RHS will be offering the chance for Senior and Junior students to attend the Capital Area Education Fair (CAEF) on October 5 from approximately 8:30-10:30 a.m. The fair is located at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds and is an excellent opportunity for your student to talk to different representatives and gather information about specific Colleges/Military/Trade Schools. (This will not conflict with the RHS Career Series – that has been moved to October 6). If your student is interested in attending, they can pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Schudel in Student Services. All permission slips must be returned by Thursday, September 22. Attendance will be first come first serve!

 

HOMECOMING 2022 SPIRIT DAYS - 9/12-9/16 

Thursday - Decade Day - (Freshmen - 1950’s, Sophomore - 1960’s,

        Junior - 1970’s, and Senior - 1980’s)

Friday - Orange and Blue Day  

 

SPORT TEAM RESULTS

Results - 9.14.22 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

VOTE FOR HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN

Please check your email and vote for Homecoming King and Queen by Wednesday, September 14 at 1:00 p.m. 

 

CHAPERONES NEEDED - HOMECOMING DANCE

The Student Council is looking for additional chaperones for the Homecoming Dance this Saturday, September 17 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the Junior High Gym. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Leonard at rleonard@rochester3a.net.

 

JUNIORS - PSAT/NMQST INFORMATION

Juniors, if you are interested in taking a practice SAT test, RHS will be offering the PSAT/NMQST on October 12 at  8:00 a.m. Please see Mrs. Schudel in Student Services to sign-up by September 16. The cost of the test is $18 and checks can be made out to “RHS”.  PSAT/NMQST Info Sheet

 

HOMECOMING 2022 INFORMATION

When: Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 8:00-11:00 p.m.

Where: Rochester JH Gym 

Cost: $15.00 per Person - You will pay at the door. 

 

Guest forms for non-Rochester students to attend the Homecoming Dance will be available from Mrs. Lessman in Student Services. Guest forms will be due Wednesday, September 14 by 3:05 p.m. to Mrs. Lessman in Student Services. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Lessman.

 

TENNIS TEAM APPAREL SALES

The tennis team is selling apparel for a fundraiser now through Friday, September 23.  

The link to purchase, TENNIS TEAM APPAREL.

 

TRUE COLORS INFORMATION

If you would like to join the True Colors group, please email Ms. Mayer or Mrs. Bell and they will add you to the Canvas page.

 

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

SENIORS - Class of 2022 Financial Aid Night will be held on Wednesday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library.  Attendees may enter through the Student Services entrance.

 

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

Planning for this year's 2023 Science Olympiad is underway! The Regional Science Olympiad Tournament will be in person this year during February. If you are interested in participating in this year's event, please send an email to Mrs. Godar or Mrs. Goad.

 

CHESS CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Chess Club is starting up with weekly meetings every Wednesday morning in the HS Commons at 7:15 a.m.  Players of all skill levels and experience are welcome. Other board games besides Chess are also available, so come and play some games!

Please Contact Mrs. Godar if you have any questions. 

 

SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS NEEDED

We are looking for Spanish Club Officers for this year. Please see the roles available as well as their jobs/requirements on the Spanish Club Canvas page. If you are interested in applying for a position, please pick up an application from Srta. Miller and submit it by September 13.

 

ART CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT

Art Club will begin soon! Art Club participates in such projects as Festival of Trees, school wide mural, denim painting and more!  If you are interested in joining Art Club or need more information, please send Mrs. Bell an email at sbell@rochester3a.net and she will add you to the Art Club Canvas Page.

 

2022-2023 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW

The 2022-2023 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale now for $63 until September 16, the price will increase after this date. 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 NOWJostens Yearbook Info Sheet

 

RHS HOMECOMING PARADE

This year’s Rochester High School Homecoming Parade will be on Wednesday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. The parade will start at the Rochester Baptist Church on State Street, will turn left on Main Street, and turn right on North Walnut and will end in the back parking lot at the high school. If you are interested in participating in the parade or need additional information, please contact Deena Powell at (217) 498-9761, Ext. 3122 during the school day or you can email at dpowell@rochester3a.net. Parade entries should fill out a form at this link, Entry Form.  

 

21-22 YEARBOOK PICK UP INFORMATION

If you are a 2022 graduate and did not pick up your 21-22 yearbook, please contact Mrs. Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net or 217-498-9761, Ext. 3235 to schedule a pickup time.

 

CLUB U INFORMATION

Club U is a student community service club where your community service hours are kept in a database and reports are provided to you for college applications, National Honor Society and college scholarships. If you are interested in joining Club U or need more information, please send Mrs. Powell an email and she will add you to the Club U Canvas Page.

 

LOW LUNCH BALANCE ALERTS

The low lunch balance alerts have been reactivated for all families.  You will get an alert when your lunch balance is below $5.00.  If you choose to shut off the alert, you will no longer get any school announcements.

 

DOCTORS NOTES

Please make sure that doctor’s notes are being brought to Mrs. Lessman in Student Services after the appointment.  The note will change that absence in Skyward from a parent excuse - AE to a doctor excused absence - AD.  Students are only allowed 6 AE absences in a school year. After 6 excused absences they will be counted as unexcused absences- UU.  Please contact Mrs. Lessman in Student Services if you have questions.

 

PARKING

Please make sure you are parking in the correct parking spot.  If you park in the wrong spot, it causes a chain reaction of students not being able to park in their assigned spot.  Also, if you are driving to school, you must have a parking sticker posted in your vehicle.  Please contact Mrs. Tucker in the Principal’s Office to purchase a sticker.  

 

ROCHESTER ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CONCESSION SIGN UP

Rochester Athletic Boosters are excited to offer concessions for fall sports and they need your help, please sign up today!  The funds raised go directly back into our Athletic programs to support student athletes.  We encourage students to help and give back to Rochester, so please sign up through the Student link.  Parents, please click the link for the sport you wish to help.  Thank you in advance for your support of Rochester Athletic Boosters!

Student Volunteer Concession Sign Up - Student Volunteer Sign Up - All Fall Sports

Football - Football Concession Sign Up

Soccer - Soccer Concession Sign Up

Volleyball - Volleyball Concession Sign Up

 

 

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

BOYS BASKETBALL ANNOUNCEMENT

Community open gyms will be held every Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the RAC.  If you have any questions, please contact Coach Gavin at tgavin@inb.com

 

SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT

If your student plans to participate in one of our upcoming sports seasons, please visit RHS RSchool to register your athlete.  We will also need an updated physical on file.  Don’t forget to subscribe to “notify me” for your child’s sport, this allows you to get automatic notifications of any schedule changes. If you need to check your child’s physical date or have any questions about the registration process, please contact Kim Hauck at khauck@rochester3a.net.


COLLEGE VISITS SEPTEMBER

15 - Lincoln Land Community College - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria

15 - Mizzou - University of Missouri - 1:00-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria

19 - Marines - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria

20 - Army National Guard - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria

21 - Bradley University  - 11:40-12:10 - RHS Cafeteria

22 - U of I - 11:40-12:10 - RHS Cafeteria

29 - Greenville University - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria

29 - Quincy University - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria


LUNCH

Wednesday’s Menu

Rocket Line: Meatloaf

Corner Crust Pizza:  Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

Custom Brother’s Grill:  Bosco Sticks

Salad Bar:  Fried Chicken Salad


Thursday’s Menu

Rocket Line:  Donut Holes with Sausage  

Corner Crust Pizza:  Pepperoni, Sausage and Onion Pizza

Custom Brother’s Grill:  Bacon Cheeseburger

Salad Bar:  Cobb Salad


WEEK AT A GLANCE

September 14 - B Day

September 15 - A Day

September 16 - B Day