Tomorrow is student intervention day during Flex time. Students can see their teachers for extra help during Flex!
Volunteer this summer and earn Silver Service Hours! Check out some of the opportunities available by scanning the QR code. Don't forget to submit your hours in SchooLinks.
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This is the 39th Art Show that RTHS has put on, according to our esteemed judges, the talent was overwhelming, and the quality
of work is better than ever. Our volunteer judges were Ms. Lillian Andrew, Mrs.
Ann Marie Jinkins, Ms. Marlen Hueramo, Mr. Mario Rocha, Mr. Yanni Brown and
Dr. Chris Lewis. We really appreciated them volunteering their time- a big thank
you to all of them for making our show such a success!
We would like to commend our students who have worked very hard this year,
putting in countless hours both in and out of the classroom. Congratulations to
all our student participants who did an outstanding job this year. We would also
like to wish our seniors good luck with their future. Hope to see all of you in an
art class next year. Get yourselves out there this summer and stay active in the
arts.
🎉 Congratulations to Our Congressional Art Competition Winners! 🎉
We are incredibly proud to recognize the outstanding talent of our two congressional art winners! Your creativity, dedication, and artistic vision truly set your work apart. This achievement is a testament to your hard work and passion for the arts.
Thank you for inspiring us all with your talent. We can’t wait to see where your artistic journeys take you next!
👏 Well done and congratulations again!
🎉 A huge thank-you to Golden K for their generous sponsorship of our amazing students, Teagan Auld and Sophia Loyosa! Thanks to their support, Teagan and Sophia will be heading to the NIU Art Camp this summer for an inspiring and creative adventure! 🎨✨
RTHS Last-Chance Plant Sale today from 9-11 am! We have flowers and veggies remaining!
🎨 2025 RTHS Art Awards & Exhibit 🎨
Presented by:
Mrs. Andrea DeKing & Mrs. Beth Mock
📍 Location: RTHS Commons
🚪 Visitor Entry: Door #1 or Door #13
🕠 Awards Ceremony: 5:30 PM
🖼️ Art Exhibit (E & D Wings): Open to the public until 7:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate the creativity and talent of our student artists!
BEST, Inc. currently has a few openings in their program for individuals who are interested in earning a certificate or short-term degree. Paid tuition, mileage reimbursement to and from college, and paid books and fees are all part of the program.
Openings are for the Fall semester but they will go quickly, so make sure to contact Paige (contact info on flyer) if you are interested in this great opportunity to earn a certification right after HS!
Congrats on the following awards: Principal’s Leadership Award - Erin Murphy. DAR Good Citizen Award - Emma Kennay, SAR Good Citizen Award - Colton Czekala, ICTM Student of the Year Award - Riley Doyle, ISTA Student of the Year Award - Noah Lefevre.
On May 5, 2025, seniors from the Class of 2025 were recognized for their academic achievement. Local scholarships in excess of $175,000 were presented to members of the class in addition to more than $1 million in institutional awards.
Today we celebrate National School Nurse Day. Thank you Nurse Lawrenz for all you do.
Thank you to the incredible teachers of RTHS as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week—your dedication, passion, and impact do not go unnoticed!
The RTHS Choral Program ended their 2024-25 Concert Series with a bang last night with the Choral Finale Concert. Lots of great musical moments were made. Additionally, our 7 seniors were also honored for their work and dedication over the years.
Lucas Smardo is this year's recipient of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award and Julia Livingston is this year's recipient of the National Choral Award!
Congratulations to all for quite a successful year of performance!
Today is School Lunch Hero Day. Thank you to our amazing staff. Since today is a 1/2 day we are hoping your are enjoying your day off!!
Please see the link for graduation information. https://bit.ly/4lZgJ4M
This week's Hub Award winner is Benjamin Miller. RTHS wanted to thank Benjamin for all he does to help make RTHS a better place. His teachers describe him as hard working, conscientious, and has a good sense of humor. They also pointed out that he demonstrates a growth mindset and excels in group work. Thank you for all you do, Benjamin!
Happy School Principal's Day, Dr. Lewis! We are grateful for all you do to keep this building running!
RTHS had some special visitors yesterday! Maryann Macklin and Barbara Eyster from Macklin Inc. provided some great information to our students about potential career opportunities in the aggregate industry. Some of the many job opportunities in this industry include: driller/blaster, heavy equipment operator, safety manager, lab manager, sales/marketing, engineer, geologist, accounting, shop foreman and scale operator. Macklin, right here in Rochelle, has a great opportunity right now for a part time LAB TECH with flexible hours that is perfect for college students. They offer on the job training with the possibility of a certification program. Contact Maryann Macklin at 815-562-4803 for more information on this exciting opportunity right in our own backyard.
🎨✨ You're invited! Join us on May 8th for our annual Spring Art Show and AP Art Showcase!
Celebrate the amazing talents of our artists — awards will be presented at 5:30 PM, followed by a public viewing of the artworks from 5:45 to 7:00 PM.
We can't wait to see you there!
