ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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LOOKING AHEAD
11/16 - RHS Band Concert
11/18 - Midterm 2nd Quarter
11/23 - 11/25 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
NEW TODAY AT RHS
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 11-16-22
RHS riders on Bus #19 please wait in the HS cafeteria after school until your shuttle bus arrives 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. **REMINDER - If you need to drop off your student(s) early, the school is open at 7:30 a.m. and students should report to the cafeteria.**
ANNUAL FALL BAND CONCERT
The Rochester Band is proud to present our Annual Fall Concert TONIGHT, Wednesday, November 16 in the Rochester Fine Arts Auditorium. The concert's begin at 4:30 p.m. with the Intermediate School, 6:00 p.m. for Junior High Band, and 7:30 p.m. for High School Band. RHS Band, please be dressed and ready in the band room by 7:00 p.m. for warmups. Please see Mr. Jones with any questions.
4TH ROUND FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME
Rochester will play AT SHG on Friday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is set by the IHSA. Digital tickets are $8.00. Cash tickets at the door are $9.00. Digital tickets are only available online through GoFan. The link to the tickets can be found here - Go Fan LINK. Tailgating can take place east of the field in the grassy area behind the baseball field.
GENERAL INFORMATION
JOSTENS GRADUATION MATERIALS
Jostens was here and distributed Graduation ordering information for cap and gowns, announcements, etc. to seniors. Senior Graduation Order Informational Video. Jostens will return on Friday, November 18 to collect any orders that are not made online. Graduation items will be delivered to students in early Spring of 2023. If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tucker at stucker@rochester3a.net.
INTERNATIONAL FEAST
The Spanish and German Clubs will host the International Feast on Thursday, November 17 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the High School Commons. TODAY is the last day to sign up to attend. German Club members can check their email for the form, and Spanish Club Members can check the Spanish Club Canvas page for the form to sign up. If you have any questions, please see your Club sponsors.
GERMAN CLUB ADVENT CALENDARS
The German Club has advent calendars for sale! They are $4.00 each. Please contact a German Club student or Ms. Catarinicchia at mcatarinicchia@rochester3a.net if you would like to purchase one.
2022-2023 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2022-2023 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale now for $68. 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! Jostens Yearbook Info Sheet
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.
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CONCESSION SIGNUP INFO - WINTER SPORTS
The Rochester Athletic Boosters are excited to offer concessions for winter sports and need your help, please sign up today! The funds raised go directly back into our Athletic programs to support student athletes. We encourage students interested in helping and giving back to Rochester to 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 and your Student Athletes!
Student Volunteers - Student Volunteer Concession Sign Up - All Winter Sports
Boys Basketball - Boys Basketball Concession Sign Up
Girls Basketball - Girls Basketball Concession Sign Up
Wrestling - Wrestling Concession Sign Up
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
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
NOVEMBER
22 - Army National Guard - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
29 - LLCC - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Wednesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Breaded Drumstick
Corner Crust Pizza: BBQ Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bosco Sticks
Salad Bar: Fried Chicken Salad
Thursday’s Menu
Rocket Line: French Toast and Sausage
Corner Crust Pizza: Meatball Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar: Fried Chicken Salad
WEEK AT A GLANCE
November 16 - “B” Day
November 17 - “A” Day
November 18 - “B” Day