Noche de FAFSA -
para familias Latinas -
Lunes, 26 de febrero -
de 5-7 P.M. -
Biblioteca de RTHS
From macro wonders to scientific precision, our photography 2 students are immersing themselves in the diverse realms of art as careers. Today, it's all about scientific photography—capturing the details of pinned insect specimens from Mr Baker📸🔬 #PhotographyClasses #ExploringEveryAngle #ArtMeetsScience
On Thursday, Mrs. Jacobs and Mrs. Harvey had the opportunity to take a group of students to the 2024 Building Trades Career Expo at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 23 Training Center in Rockford. The students explored construction careers in the skilled trades and learned about world-class apprenticeship programs. Participating in hands-on activities also added to their experience. #RTHSTRADES
Congratulations to Dr. Perrin for being selected as the Northwest Region Illinois Principals Association (IPA) Assistant Principal of the Year. #weRhubs
Great afternoon yesterday at RTHS celebrating all of the accomplishments of our Winter Activities and Sports during our Winter Assembly. Thank you to the Sectional Champion and State qualifier for Radio Speaking, Aiden Ramsey, for Emceeing the event. #weRhubs
JUNIORS & SENIORS!!! Just a reminder that Western Illinois University will be visiting RTHS tomorrow, Thursday, February 22nd - 1st hour. 🖊 Sign up in the Counseling Center to reserve your seat to find out more. Northern Illinois University will be here next Wednesday, February 28th, during 3rd hour.
Mr. Jackson's student teacher Mr. Rudie works with honors physics class using the new vernier software.
Congrats to Officer Jim on being selected the RTHS Critical Thinker of the month.
RTHS parents, Please take a few minutes to complete this state-mandated survey to provide important information for our school. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
Congrats to the RTHS speech team on a great season. #weRhubs
Kishwaukee College is a great next step for your future. Come see for yourself. Attend Kish’s VISIT DAY this MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19th to learn about our transfer, health and career technology programs. The program also covers Kish’s support services, financial aid and scholarships, student involvement, athletics and more. This President’s Day, tour our facilities, meet faculty and staff, and hear from local students who chose Kish. For more information or to register, visit kish.edu/visitday.
If you are enrolled at Kishwaukee College for the Fall, make sure you apply for their Foundation Scholarships. APPLICATON IS DUE MARCH 1ST. The Kishwaukee College Foundation offers more than 80 different scholarship opportunities each semester. More than $400,000 is awarded annually thanks to the generosity of community donors. Students submit a general application to apply for Foundation scholarships.
Apply here - https://kishwaukeecollege.academicworks.com/
Congrats to this week's Hub Award winner, Danica Ward. Besides being a great student in the classroom, Danica has gone above and beyond by putting together the slideshow for next week's winter activities assembly. We thank her for all she does for RTHS!
SENIORS!!! Quick reminder that most of our local scholarships are due March 15th or before. You can find the applications under the Counseling Center tab on our RTHS Homepage. See Mrs. Harvey or your counselor if you have any questions.
Check out Kishwaukee College's Early College Program.
BROCHURE: https://bit.ly/EarlyCollegeBrochure
FLYER: https://bit.ly/42C6UQQ
*Save the date* for the ROCHELLE SPRING HIRING EXPO on Thursday, March 7th. That morning, Juniors and Seniors will meet prospective employers and learn about career paths while experiencing a hiring event. From 12-2 pm, the Expo will be open to area job-seekers to meet with as many as 40 employers with current openings. This event will take place in the Auxiliary Gym at RTHS. Hope to see you there!
Congratulations to the Rochelle FFA members who competed in Section 2 Proficiency Interviews! Students completed a record book of their Supervised Agriculture Experience or Supervised Occupational Experience and were interviewed by a panel of judges. Six of our members were selected as first place in their areas and will move on to district competition in March!
ILLINOIS PREMIER BOYS STATE
JUNIOR boys this is a great opportunity. Reach out to Mr. Korth at the American Legion in Rochelle (skorth62@gmail.com) or see Mrs. Harvey in the Counseling Center for more information. SCHOLARSHIPS for this weeklong experience, held at Eastern Illinois University, are available.
SEE LINK TO FLYER:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LU3uSEgyQrfKlXvL05bn0ZSiePju3QEis9w-RUCibbM/edit?usp=sharing
Rochelle competed in the IHSA Sectional Speech Tournament on Feb. 10th. As a team Rochelle placed 3rd out of the 32 teams that were in the sectional.
FIVE EVENTS ARE ADVANCING TO THE STATE MEET IN PEORIA!!!
Those advancing include:
Karma Lidren Sectional Champion Humorous Interpretation
Z Brizuela Sectional Champion Original Oratory
Aiden Ramsey Sectional Champion Radio Speaking
Brooklyn Hull/
Vi Hull 2nd Place Dramatic Duet Acting
Vi Hull 3rd Place Prose Reading
Other finalists included:
Karma Lidren 4th Place Original Comedy
Jessica Nguyen 5th Place Informative Speaking
The Performance in the Round cast earned 4th place, just short of making it to the state tournament. The Performance in the Round cast included:
Derek Swartz, Lydia Von Haden, Pigeon Burgholzer, Lucas Smardo, Connor Macklin, Wyatt Brandt, Jenna Tesinsky, Isabella Biggs, and Alex Soto.
Congratulations to the Speech Team!
