Rochelle Township High School

Each year Student Council nominates an individual from the school or community who has shown exceptional HUB pride and dedication to our school, students, and community. This year, we are proud to announce that Mrs. Ann Marie Jinkins will be our 2024 Homecoming Grand Marshall. Mrs. Jinkins started working at RTHS in 1992. She taught Spanish I and then moved to the English Department for 11 years. She is currently working as our librarian. Mrs. Jinkins is currently running Fiction Addiction, Gacme Club, Hubs Read Podcast, and the Lego Club at RTHS. She mentioned that she loves how our school has something for everyone. She enjoys how the HUB community gets excited for every club and sport. Mrs. Jinkins is proud of the multiple clubs she has started, and the many grants she has written to get money for the library and clubs. She is incredibly proud of all library monitors and the friendships she has built with colleagues. Mrs. Jinkins is retiring after this year. When asked what her future plans are, she said that she plans to continue working as a librarian but at a college or public library. She also wants to get back into quilting. A message she wants to share with future generations is to be kind to classmates because you’re all in the same boat together. The 4 years can go by slowly yet quickly, so why waste it with negativity? The last words of wisdom Mrs. Jinkins wants to share with RTHS students is that you don’t have to love reading, but someday you are going to need it. Congratulations Mrs. Jinkins! Thank you for everything you have done for RTHS!

Minnie Mouse is in the house!

Spirit Week: Disney Day! Go Hubs!

We have the best staff! Spirit Week 2024. Tuesday: Rhyme without a reason Wednesday: Disney

Staff showing their Hub Spirit Spirit! - Disney Day

Thank you to the RTHS crew for all they do for our school. We have top notch facilities and they keep them looking great. Thank you to Mark Klouse - Director of Maintenance, Cathy Bryan, Araceli Carrillo, Terry Daugherty, Jeff Mann, Tim Moreland, Michael Palmer, Keith Reintz, Angela Simms, Brian Stoll, Jim Bursing, Ian Summers, Austin Deking

Thank you to Sheriff VanVickle and Chief Deputy Hardesty, from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, for bringing out the department's drone to demonstrate to the Home & Workplace Maintenance Class some of the non-traditional drone uses!

Congratulations to these Rochelle FFA members who competed at the Section 2 Agricultural Sales competition tonight at Sauk Valley Community College!

The 26th Annual Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards honor Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice and Technology. Gold, Silver and Bronze recipients are selected in each category and receive a one-time grant to fund their college education or to fund a community service effort that tackles a social issue. Check out this link for more info and the application: https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2024/forms/welcome.php

UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE 2024 VISIT DAYS are your chance to meet faculty, talk with students, get the inside scoop on admission and financial planning, and get a feel for what it is like to be part of their community. **DATES AVAILABLE** Saturday Visit Days: November 2 and December 7. Academic Program Visit Days: - Aviation Visit Day: Thursday, October 3 - Nursing Visit Day: Friday, October 25 Can't make a Group Visit Day? Schedule an individual campus visit or schedule a visit for UD's Aviation Program. Call 563-589-3174 or visit them online at www.dbq.edu/visit.

Western Illinois University is hosting several upcoming events this October. If you are interested in teaching, agriculture or law enforcement and justice administration, make sure to check these out and scan the QR codes to find out more and register!

Thinking about applying to a US Service Academy? Don't miss Service Academy Day on October 16th. RSVP is required no later than October 11th. See the flyer for more info.

Spirit week is here! Happy pajama day, Hubs!

"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin - We are never too old to learn something new! Mr. Zepeda enjoyed showing Mr. Pointer how to make his famous salsa and the staff enjoyed sampling it.

Thinking about attending WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY? Now is the time to apply as they are WAIVING their application fee from October 1-31. You may apply with the Western Illinois application or the Common Application. WIU also offers a wide variety of options for in-person visits to campus. Discover Western Preview Days are coming up on Monday, October 14 - Saturday, October 26 - & Monday, November 11, and are a great way to see if Western is a good fit for you. Check out the link for options: https://wiu.edu/visit/

Cast & crew of The Play That Goes Wrong Friday & Saturday 7:30 Students & teachers $2.

You're invited to attend the fall play, The Play That Goes Wrong (-the one act version. It runs approximately 70 minutes.) Who is involved in the hilarious fall play? Tatum Brewington Austin Cruz Savannah Elshoff Bobbie Henning Kara Hull Lydia LeFevre Noah LeFevre Kacey Lundgren Veda May Benjamin Miller Chloe Rodriguez Zach Russell Lucas Smardo Alexa Soto Stacey Spencer Sophia Stein Mackenzie Taylor Alex Truckenbrod Aletheia Venuso Lydia Von Haden Don't miss the last two performances on Friday (9/27), and Saturday (9/28) at 7:30- doors open at 7:00,

This week's Hub Award winner is Bryn Kissack. She brings a smile and genuine excitement to RTHS every day. She passes on love and caring to those around her, and she never hesitates to ask people how they're doing. She cares for others and helps to make RTHS a better place!

Press Release: 2024-2025 Voice of Democracy The Floyd J. Tilton Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #3878 announces the start of the 2024-2025 Voice of Democracy competition. Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the VFW’s premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 27,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is: “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” Why Should I Enter? Prizes and scholarships can be awarded at the post, district, state and national level. Department (state) winners receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington DC to tour the city, be honored by the VFW and its Auxiliary, and receive their portion of $171,000 in national awards, with the top scholarship being $35,000. The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program by the October 31, 2024, deadline. To enter, record an original 3-5 minute (+ or – 5 seconds) audio essay on a flash drive or other electronic device. Participants will submit the recording, typed essay, and a completed entry form to VFW Post #3878, 318 4th Ave., Rochelle, IL 61068 prior to midnight on October 31, 2024. Participants can obtain a copy of the official entry form and rules through their school or by contacting the VFW Post #3878 quartermaster, Joe Drought by phone at 815-751-5161 or by email at qmastervfw3878@gmail.com . Participants can also download the official entry form and rules at this website: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth- scholarships We look forward to receiving entries from the students in our communities of eastern Ogle County and awarding prizes to the top winner(s).

Congratulations to the Rochelle FFA for placing first at the Section 2 Forestry Career Development Event tonight in Dixon!