
Home & Workplace Maintance has worked through the Stihl Bronze Service Technician training and is now putting the training to use while taking apart two-stroke carburetors.





EXCITING SILVER SERVICE NEWS! Claiming your Silver Service Volunteer hours has gone paperless! Beginning today, you will no longer be using the paper claim form to record your volunteer hours. Any hours you currently have turned in will be transferred to Schoolinks and you will be entering any future hours in Schoolinks.
See the link below or scan the QR code for information and to watch a short video on how to enter your hours. Please see Mrs. Harvey in the Counseling Center if you have any questions or concerns regarding this new procedure for entering your Silver Service Hours. HAPPY VOLUNTEERING!!!
LINK : https://bit.ly/4hFvo2J
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” - Sherry Anderson



Juniors and Seniors! We have a busy week with college visits this week. Kishwaukee College CTE program visit is tomorrow, Wednesday the 13th, at 11am. The Marine Corp will be here this Friday, the 15th, during 3rd hour and Loras College is also here on Friday during 9th hour. Register on Schoolinks or sign up in the Counseling Center to reserve your seat.


Are you looking for volunteer hours? Look no further! Head on over the Rochelle Public Library TOMORROW, November 12th, from 5pm to 6pm to help children with crafts for the Spanish Parent Academy. Dates available to help are Nov, 12th and 26th and December 3rd, 10th, and 17th. See Mrs. Harvey in the Counseling Center with any questions.


Students are encourage to invite a family members who are Veterans to the RTHS Monday Breakfast program.
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Students are encourage to invite a family members who are Veterans to the RTHS Monday Breakfast program. https://forms.gle/MYTLhgKuBwNC6BZV6


Are you a Senior interested in pursuing a degree in engineering and environmental fields? If so, check this out! The Fehr Graham Scholarship is valued at $2,500 per year and will go to five area high school seniors pursuing two- and four-year degrees in engineering and environmental fields. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years. Application is now open and closes on Jan. 1, 2024.
Check out the link to apply: https://www.fehrgraham.com/about-us/scholarship


It’s about that time of year! Make sure to reserve your tickets for the 36th Annual Madrigal Dinner ASAP. Tickets are $25 and are on sale until November 22! Hope to see you all there!


ATTENTION SENIORS!!!
Mark your calendars for December 3rd! The annual Community Scholarship Fair will be held at Embassy Suites in Rockford from 5:00-8:00pm. This is an opportunity for your families to collect information about local scholarships, community resources, higher education institutions and certificate programs, and financial aid. Please see flyer or Link for more info: https://www.scholarshipsni.com/communityfair


Jack Tilton, Zoe White, Erin Murphy, and Riley Doyle spent the day at Sauk Valley Community College with State Senator Win Stoller participating in the 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council. High school students were invited from across the 37th Senate District to learn more about government through a hands-on approach. The students heard from leaders at the state and local levels, to learn why these people chose careers in public service, and to learn how the students can become involved in government to make a difference with issues they care about. #weRhubs


Seniors! The FAFSA opens 12/1/24 but there are some important things that need to be done ahead of time! Check out the attached FAFSA Quick Start Sheet to give you:
1) A timeline of when to file the FAFSA
2) Guidance on getting the needed FSA ID before filing the FAFSA
3) Documents needed to complete the FAFSA


The Annual AAUW Rockford Area Affiliate $1,000 STEM SCHOLARSHIP application is now open. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, research and philanthropy. Find the application by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Applications are due March 31, 2025.


This week's Hub Award winner is Jacob Ost. He has stepped up to do the announcements, and is a reliable main office and counseling center monitor. He leads with a positive example, is incredibly respectful, works hard in class, and helps others. Thanks for all you do, Jacob!

JUNIORS & SENIORS!! Just added to the College Visit lineup is Loras College. A Loras Admissions Representative will be in the Counseling Center on Friday, November 15th during 9th hour. Register on Schoolinks or Sign-up in the Counseling Center to join us and to reserve your seat.
**Click on the link to see all upcoming visits: http://bit.ly/48pgHMy


The RTHS "Hub" Marching Band will be giving their "end of the season" concert TONIGHT at 7pm. This concert will be outdoors this year and take place at the stadium.
Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students. Please come out and support the band program!
Photo by Andrea DeKing


Art Club, Fiction Addiction, and GACME Club members decorated pumpkins with elements of their favorite stories, characters, and book covers. After 91 votes across five categories, the winners are:
Yana Bartkiv (Fits the "Storytime" theme the best)
Percy Bemis (Reminds me of the original book cover)
Yana Bartkiv (Most colorful)
Jaxi Elliott (Most Halloween-ie)
Sienna Seebach (Most Creative)
Art Club's next meeting is today, GACME meets again on Nov. 11, and Fiction Addiction meets again on Nov. 25.







Last Friday, Mrs. Flanagan's Dual Credit Intro to Education class attended the Future Teacher Conference at Illinois State University. Sessions were hosted by university professors about different content areas and other opportunities in education. Students also had the opportunity to take a tour of campus, watch a performance by the Gamma Phi Circus, and meet Reggie the Redbird.











Football Playoff Tickets Round 1
Rochelle vs. Marmion Academy
$6 Digital Tickets (Link Below) Pre-sale or on site
https://gofan.co/event/2119718?schoolId=IL22503
or $7 Cash at the Gate

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients “regardless of nationality” with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. The application Deadline is December 1, 2024
Check out this link for information and to apply: https://haganscholarships.org/


Picture retakes is TOMORROW, October 29th. Please be sure to get a picture taken regardless if you will be purchasing them as this will be your yearbook photo. More retake information is available in the main office.
La repetición de fotografías es MAÑANA, 29 de octubre. Asegúrese de tomar una fotografía independientemente de si las comprará, ya que esta será su foto del anuario. Más información sobre la repetición está disponible en la oficina principal.
