The Rochelle FFA Chapter is holding its annual fruit sale! See an FFA member or scan the QR code to order!
English 1 students had a "taste" of what it was like to be a character in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird when they sampled foods covered in molasses. After the tasting, most students had a better appreciation for some of the struggles families faced in the 1930s.
Student Council hosted the Make a Difference Day event this Saturday! Students volunteered their time to help our community members with outdoor fall clean up jobs. A group of students also volunteered at the food pantry. Thank you so much to Interact for joining us and all of the students who volunteered this weekend!
This morning EVERY student and staff member of RTHS received a Dunkin' Donuts gift card! Dunkin' is dedicated to enriching the communities they serve and teamed up with High School Nation to provide over 1100 gift cards to our RTHS family. A big THANK YOU to High School Nation and Dunkin' Donuts for this special treat.
Kickstarting our Friday with a Renaissance Breakfast! Congratulations to all of our Renaissance nominees, and a big thank you to everyone who contributed or showed support!
Kickstarting our Friday with a Renaissance Breakfast! Congratulations to all of our Renaissance nominees, and a big thank you to everyone who contributed or showed support!
Congratulations to the RTHS Music Department students who auditioned and have been selected for the 2024 ILMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association) District 8 Festivals!
Festivals will take place on November 9th (jazz) and November 16 (concert band/choir) where the students will have a full day of rehearsals and give a concert at the end of the day. Very proud of these students!
Pictured left to right: Kathryn Groves (vocal jazz), Julia Livingston (vocal jazz), Marinia Vasquez (vocal jazz), Ashley Villanueva (vocal jazz), Bridgett Ramirez (vocal jazz), Lucas Smardo (vocal jazz & chorus), and Christian Mascote (band).
The Rochelle FFA is ready for the opening session of the 97th National FFA Convention! Earlier this morning we toured a Christmas tree farm and learned about specialty crop production!
SILVER SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!!! Eswood School in Lindenwood is looking for volunteers to help at their Basketball Concession Stand on November 7th and 19th as well as December 3rd, 5th and 12th. Scan the QR code on the flyer or see Mrs. Harvey in the Counseling Center for more info.
No Tricks, Just Treats here at RTHS this Friday!!! Students and staff, stay tuned for a special surprise!
Congrats to Mr. Jackson. He was a recent finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year for the Illinois Science Teaching Association.
GACME Club's 3rd Annual Cosplay Contest drew in four strong contestants who won in these categories:
Best Original Character--William Sunderlin as the Demon Lord of Shadows
Most Accurate--Brody Spriggs as Byrd
Best Impersonation--Joey Molinaro as Toji Fushiguro of Jujutsu Kaisen
Best Original Craftsmanship--Kathryn Groves as Ganondorf of The Legend of Zelda
Audience Favorite--Brody Spriggs as Byrd
Thank you to Manny Cruz for hosting, and to judges Mr. Fonfara, Caleb Page ('24), Mr. Marigoman, Ms. Brummet, and Mrs. DeKing.
Interested in a career in HEALTH CARE? Kishwaukee College will be hosting a Health Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 5 – 7 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet with faculty, staff and current students and tour Kish's state-of-the-art facilities. REGISTER AT: kish.edu/healthcareers.
JUNIORS & SENIORS!!! University of Wisconsin - Platteville will be in the Counseling Center on MONDAY, 10/28, during 9th hour to talk to any interested junior or senior. Don't miss this opportunity to hear more about UW-Platteville. Sign up in the Counseling Center or on Schoolinks under Events to reserve your seat now!
Students, have you thought about writing a novel? November is National Novel Writing Month! (a.k.a. NaNoWriMo) Visit the LMC on Wed., October 23, from 3:15-4:00 for some "Preptober" activities. Then pop in for some writing time on November 6, 13, 14, 20, and 21. You bring your ideas, and we'll provide the warm beverages.
The new LEGO Club began two weeks ago with 40+ pounds of used bricks and misc. pieces. Big thanks to Michael Palmer for locating the materials and to Alex Truckenbrod and Chris Welter for their time sorting! Yesterday's Halloween challenge asked members to pull a random card and create with just 45 minutes. LEGO Club meets again on Nov. 7, Nov. 21, and Dec. 5.
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY !!! Rumba Meats, part of the Cargill family of brands, helps the Hispanic community celebrate their culture and preserve their heritage through food. Through a partnership with United States Hispanic Leadership Institute, Rumba is awarding 25 post-secondary academic scholarships of $1,000 each and helping empower today’s Hispanic youth to become tomorrow’s leaders. Applications due November 30, 2024.
Apply at: https://www.ushli.org/rumba/
Who runs the world? GIRLS !
Applications are now open for Girls Lead, a mentorship program designed to inspire and empower girls across Illinois to pursue careers in public service.
This marks the second year of the Office of Lt. Governor's Girls Lead initiative, which was met with overwhelming enthusiasm in its inaugural year.
The program, part of the Illinois Council on Women and Girls (ICWG) and supported by the Illinois State Board of Education, offers tailored experiences for different age groups:
High school students (9th to 12th grade) will engage in a semester-long policy mentorship, including research projects and multiple days of hands-on experience in government offices.
Mentors will include women legislators in the Illinois General Assembly, Agency Directors, and senior-level managers from various state departments.
Applications are open and interested individuals can apply at bit.ly/GirlsLead2024.
This week's Hub Award winner is Ivanessa Rodriguez. We can't thank her enough for voluntarily stepping up to do the morning announcements for all of first quarter. Every day, she brought her positivity to the front office and delivered the pledge and announcements for the RTHS community. Thank you, Ivanessa!
JUNIORS & SENIORS!!! Kishwaukee College will be visiting RTHS on Wednesday, November 13th at 11:00 for anyone who would like to learn more about their CTE programs. CTE programs at Kish include Automotive, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Diesel Power Technology, Early Childhood Education, Horticulture, Marketing and Management, Office Systems, and Welding. See your email for a Google Form to register. Visit Mrs. Harvey in the Counseling Center with any questions.
