Rochelle Township High School

Student Council hosted their fall Teacher Appreciation Breakfast to show their appreciation for all of the RTHS staff members! Our students were excited to wake up early and celebrate our teachers! They brought in various breakfast and dessert items for our staff members to enjoy. They cooked fresh french toast, sausage, and hash browns at the event. They delivered food to staff members who were unable to make it. Thank you to all of the RTHS staff for being so wonderful! Student Council wishes everyone a relaxing and safe Thanksgiving break!

American Education Week was celebrated last week here at RTHS and across the country. Each day had its own theme, during which we celebrate our public school community. Festivities honor the team of people who work in our school, everyone from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and administrative staff, plus countless others. Our Counseling Department, including our counselors, registrar and career coordinator, showed their spirit by dressing up for "represent your department day".

The life of a Rochelle Township High School (RTHS) student can be very busy. Classes, homework, papers, and tests make up their days and evenings are often full of extracurricular events, everything from dressing in Hub purple for their team or cheering that team on in superfan gear. Their social lives now include not only shopping and dating and hangouts, but also posts and stories and streaks. And many students are invested in participating in their community in a variety of ways. With all of the things they are juggling, sometimes it is often easiest to just keep moving forward, following the well-trod path. The Critical Thinking Award, sponsored by the RTHS Class of 1961 and Mr. Chuck Stocking, seeks to identify those students who may have taken that road less traveled. These are students who are creative thinkers when asked to solve problems. They are collaborators and leaders. They are not just a positive influence at RTHS but also in the greater Rochelle community. Students are nominated for the Critical Thinking Award on a monthly basis. Nominations are solicited through peers, faculty, staff and administration. The monthly award consists of $50 worth of Rochelle Hub gear and an equal donation to a charitable organization of the nominee’s choice. RTHS’s September Critical Thinking Award winner is Gotti Fuentes. Gotti is a junior who hopes to one day own his own business. He is a leader in the Cultural Reform Alliance (CRA) at RTHS, a group whose goal is to bring greater awareness of different cultures to RTHS and strives to encourage the student body to celebrate diversity. Gotti sees his role as a leader as both a way to spread his message of a more accepting mindset, but also as a way to encourage the leaders behind him to continue the work of the CRA. His desire to help others is noted by his teachers, as is his conscientious attitude and kind nature. Gotti’s mother is a strong influence on his character as he describes that despite what life brings her way, she faces every situation with a smile. His optimistic, reflective attitude is evident as he relays his goal that increasing cultural awareness at RTHS will expand to a greater tolerance and celebration of diversity in the Rochelle community. Gotti has chosen the Muscular Dystrophy Association as his charity. Ian Torres is the October 2023 winner of the Critical Thinking Award. Ian is a freshman student who is evaluating all his options before deciding on a future career. His favorite subject is math, although he was nominated because he uses his knowledge of Spanish to navigate French class, not only for himself but for his classmates. Ian is described by his teachers as respectful and mature. He prefers to solve problems without teacher intervention whenever possible, and is willing to help his peers whenever he can. He is an eager participant in class and his sense of humor is evident in every interaction. Ian cites his mother as his role model because she has modeled independence, a strong work ethic, and perseverance to both him and his siblings. Being open to new experiences, working hard, helping others and sharing his humor are things that are important to Ian. Ian has chosen the American Cancer Society as his charity.

🔊REMINDER!!! Tomorrow, November 21st, is Renaissance Study Hall Release Day. Bring your Renaissance card to show your Study Hall teacher to join the fun in the Teacher’s Lounge next to the Counseling Center. Hope to see you there! 🍫🍿🍬

RTHS weekly announcements. 11/20-11/21. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sg-cctPU3upcqy1EL-EvChOQemorj9MJYAq7WsusVUU/edit?usp=sharing

Congratulations to our Speech team. #weRhubs RTHS Took top honors! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SGYuKPdoD1m-ICfrF3VyySKjM74lGGdCBLQ-DlV1Myo/edit

Saturday, December 2nd, at Steward Elementary School, the Conor O'Rorke Tournament Committee will be hosting a mobile Blood Drive from 9am to 2pm and Ralfie's BBQ will be offering a "Conor's Carryout" $13 meal option to be picked up between 11am and 1pm. A portion of the meal cost proceeds will be going to the Conor Fund, who will make a donation to Lurie's Children's Hospital in Conor's name, and any additional funds will go to improvements for the students at Steward Elementary School.

YOU can make a difference!!! VOLUNTEER TOMORROW, Saturday 11/18, at the Annual 2 Ton Thanksgiving Food Drive Box Distribution taking place in the rear parking lot of Prescott Ford - 620 S. 7th St., Rochelle from 8:30a.m. to 11:00a.m. Help out and earn Silver Service Hours. Just sign in when you arrive and leave. Hope to see you there! See the link below for MORE Silver Service Volunteer Opportunities. https://bit.ly/silverserviceopps

Here are this week's announcements: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mXy9YUYr_C7rXvEithhYgqa0iU7FnBJFAsaawIREHyI/edit?usp=drive_link Have a great weekend!

This week's Hub Award winner is Isaac Lopez. He's been going above and beyond in helping fellow students with their school work and being a generally positive influence on those around him. His leadership skills have really come out this year, and it's been a pleasure seeing him step up for his classmates.

Tomorrow, 11/16, is Renaissance Early Lunch Release Day. BRING your Renaissance Card to show your teacher to be released 5 minutes early for lunch. ENJOY!

JUNIORS & SENIORS!!! Just a reminder that UW Platteville will be visiting RTHS this Friday, 11/17 during 2nd hour and the US Naval Academy will be here on Monday, 11/20 during 10th hour. There is still time to sign up to see them in the Counseling Center.

RTHS Counselors, Mr. Dale, Ms. Hacaga and Mr. Pointer dressed up for American Education Week CAREER GEAR DAY in support of a trade or non-traditional college route. Tomorrow, wear a shirt that supports a college team you cheer for! #weRhubs #RTHSTRADES

Challenge accepted for a little friendly competition as Key Clubbers battled it out at game night!#KeyClubGameNight #GoHubs

We have three new HubsREAD episodes this week! E28: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children E29: Dungeons & Dragons in the LMC E30: Winter One Acts 2023 Find us at hubsread.buzzsprout.com/, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Weekly Announcements at RTHS. 11/13-11/17 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mXy9YUYr_C7rXvEithhYgqa0iU7FnBJFAsaawIREHyI/edit?usp=sharing

Congrats to Dalila Garcia who was selected for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award. Garcia will represent RTHS and the state as a delegate at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders June 26-28, 2024 in Boston. #weRhubs https://rochellenews-leader.com/article/rthss-garcia-selected-for-congress-of-future-medical-leaders-award-of-excellence?fbclid=IwAR1dQNMGGihrsGhyLfYLsirLlp18FN7j4Tr-q5MgMgLEhR--4sPCeCZxReQ_aem_AUymEUvGKiy9-15HGh0hMf7CFM6zAKCd94xtilpdE0f2ECI2eLiDy8r-4fSVBPU5fac

This letter is for all families of current 8th graders who will be attending RTHS next year. We look forward to seeing you at RTHS at the 8th grade curriculum night on November 29. https://bit.ly/RTHS_8thgradecurriculum_night2023

RTHS would like to thank the following people for making today's Veterans Day Assembly possible. Joe Drought, Army Staff Sergeant, and John Gruben, Army E4, for helping coordinate this year’s panel of Veterans. Michael Koolidge, Army Captain, for Emceeing the event. Our Veteran panelists were: Dennis Orlikowski, Navy E5 Second Class Petty Officer; Julian Bliss, Marines; Mary Beth Papke, Navy Nurse Corps Commander Ret.; Shawn Curtis, Army Chief Warrant Officer 4; Whitney Dulzo, Air Force Master Sergeant. Thank you to Mayor Bearrows and his speech at the Veterans Day Breakfast.

Congratulations to Math Team on their first place finish in the Stillman Valley Invitational last night including individual medals earned by Mark Green, Noah LeFevre, and Aiden Ramsey.