ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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LOOKING AHEAD
2/10 - Early Dismissal 12:15 - (10:00 CACC Students Dismissed, 11:15 College Now Students Dismissed and 12:15 - Remaining HS Students)
2/13 - No School - Presidents Day
2/18 - Sadie Hawkins Dance
NEW TODAY AT RHS
DOUBLE BUS ROUTES, 2-1-23
RHS riders on Bus #12 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PHYSICS CLUB EGG DROP COMPETITION
The Physics Club will be hosting an Egg Drop Competition on Feb 9 after school. You can find the posters around the science rooms or the Canvas Club page to sign up. Egg Drop Team Sign Up
SADIE HAWKINS DANCE
The RHS Student Council will be sponsoring a Sadie Hawkins Dance on Saturday, February 18 from 8:00-10:00 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.
CHAPERONES NEEDED
The RHS Student Council is looking for a few parents to help chaperone the Sadie Hawkins Dance on Saturday, February 18 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. in the MPR. If you are interested, please email Becky Leonard at rleonard@rochester3a.net.
ROCHESTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
Join the REF on Saturday, February 11 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. for the Rochester Education Foundation’s Big Game Tailgate Party! Grab your friends and help us raise money for Rochester Schools! Big prizes, big games and big fun! REF Fundraiser Flyer
LASAGNA JAZZ NIGHT INFORMATION
Please join us on Monday, February 20 in the Rochester JH/HS Cafeteria for our Annual Lasagna Jazz Night! The RIS 6th Grade Jazz Band, RJHS Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz, and RHS Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz will perform. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, February 13 for the event. Food will be served from 5:00–7:00 p.m. See the attached flyer for more information. No meals may be purchased at the door. LASAGNA TICKETS are available at the link or scan the QR code on the FLYER.
RHS PTO INFORMATION
Happy 2023! 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) OR you can visit our Amazon Wish List at RHS PTO Wish List. If you order from Amazon, the items will be shipped directly to the school. The money collected helps buy supplies for the school and helps provide meals for Parent/Teacher conferences and treats during Teacher Appreciation Week. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
STEM FAIR - MARCH 30 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
To put on a great STEM Fair for Rochester students, the organizers need help from parent volunteers to finish the planning, logistics and advertising. If you are willing to volunteer, please contact Pete Gegen at rochesterstemfair@gmail.com.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The John and Judy Scholarship for the Performing Arts is posted on www.cfll.org. The scholarship is for $1,000 and applications are due by March 1. Please see Mr. Bauser if you have any questions.
THE STEM FAIR IS BACK!
The Rochester Athletic Complex will be the site of the 2023 Central Illinois STEM Fair on Thursday March 30, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The STEM Fair will feature science, technology, engineering, math clubs and activities from Rochester and throughout Central Illinois. This event is free and open to all K-12 students and their families from Rochester and other area schools. To reserve your free ticket for you and your family, go to Ticket Reservations and click on Reserve a spot. Teachers, if you would like to exhibit your STEM curriculum or after school activity, answer YES to the exhibitor question on the ticket reservation to claim your spot. If you have questions, please contact Sheril Flynn or Stephanie Zeidler, or email rochesterstemfair@gmail.com.
PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS
For more information about our FREE vision, hearing and developmental screenings, please call Sloane Huddleston at 217-498-6210, Ext. 1522 to schedule an appointment.
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 v Sign Up - All Winter Sports
Boys Basketball - Boys Basketball Concession Sign Up
Girls Basketball - Girls Basketball Concession Sign Up
2022-2023 RHS YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2022-2023 RHS Rocket Yearbook is on sale, 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!
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.
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
FEBRUARY
8 - SIU - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
14 - SEMO - Southeast Missouri State - 1:00-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
21 - Army National Guard - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
22 - LLCC - 11:40-1:30 - RHS Cafeteria
LUNCH
Wednesday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Chili Cheese Hot Dog
Corner Crust Pizza: BBQ Chicken Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bosco Sticks
Salad Bar
Thursday’s Menu
Rocket Line: Donut Holes and Sausage
Corner Crust Pizza: Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza
Custom Brother’s Grill: Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
February 1 - “A” Day
February 2 - “B” Day
February 3 - “A” Day