This past Saturday Student Council hosted the annual RTHS Make A Difference Day where we had about 60 students volunteer to perform various outdoor jobs for members of our community. We worked at 15 different homes and then all met up at St. Paul to pick up leaves at the the school. Thanks to all that helped and played a role in making that day a success!
The Cultural Reform Alliance's ofrenda for Día de Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is located under the D-wing stairs, right outside the LMC. The ofrenda features food, marigolds, papel picado, photos of loved ones and favorite famous people who have passed, and skull imagery. CRA members spent hours decorating the ofrenda on October 26.
The CRA is one of the most active clubs at RTHS, with dozens of students at their weekly meetings on FLEX Thursdays in the LMC.
RTHS Weekly Announcements 10/30-11/3. Remember, we are on a 1/2 day schedule on Thursday, November 2nd. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s_iw0ZzmrO8Q128OTkqmzLAJ9zhq3sHNF5EgPA10P8s/edit?usp=sharing
Join us tonight in the RTHS gymnasium for the RTHS Marching Band Concert!
The band will perform selections from the RTHS football pregame music and close out with performing their 2023 show, Thor's Hammer.
The concert will begin at 7pm. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students. Come out and show your support!
For Veterans Day, RTHS will be hosting a Veterans Day breakfast on November 10th. If your child has a family member who is a Veteran and would like to attend the breakfast, please invite them. Talk to a Social Studies teacher to fill out the Veterans Day form or follow the QR code below or the link below.
https://forms.gle/16Y6cwv2eivrEnZEA
This is a great article on the RTHS Ballet Folklorico Dance Program. Thank you to our dance instructor, Liz Garcia, and program director, Mr. Javier Zepeda. Also, thank you to the RTHS Education Foundation for donations to purchase some of the dresses. #weRhubs
https://rochellenews-leader.com/article/rthss-ballet-folklorico-program-its-a-way-to-express-themselves
JUNIORS & SENIORS!!! SIGN UP in the Counseling Center now to take advantage of the opportunity to hear about colleges and universities and talk to Admissions Representatives right here at RTHS. GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY in Phoenix, AZ will be here next! Join us to see them in the Counseling Center on Monday, 10/30 during 3rd hour.
Use the LINK below to see upcoming visits.
https://bit.ly/48pgHMy
The Graphic, Anime, Comic, and Manga Enthusiasts (GACME Club) held its 2nd Annual Cosplay Contest on October 23, 2023. Caleb Page hosted and the judges were Mr. Baker, Mrs. Mock, Mrs. Naylor, and Dr. Lewis.
Congratulations to our prize winners:
Most Accurate Costume: Delylah Vavaroutsos
Best Creative Effort: Ashley Albright
Best Impersonation: William Sunderlin
Most Original Character: Kacey Lundgren
The Principal's Award: Kathryn Groves
Audience Favorite: Kathryn Groves
Hear more about the contest in HubsREAD Episode 29, airing October 30.
RTHS Weekly Announcements. 10/23-10/27 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jEddQb0D0CjZW4Rx0A2U7MC8nnU4S_qg94NNSCnYh14/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to our RTHS students who were selected for participation in the ILMEA District 8 band, chorus, and jazz festivals! From left to right: Brooklyn Hull, Julia Livingston, Jonathan Alanis, Aiden Ramsey, Lucas Smardo, Jessica Nguyen, and Karma Lidren.
Congratulations to the RTHS Marching Band on placing 2nd out of 6 bands in class 3A competition at Western Illinois University on Saturday! GO BAND!
Renaissance Breakfast to start off our Friday! Congratulations to all of our renaissance nominees. Thank you to everyone who helped out or showed support.
Renaissance Breakfast to start off our Friday! Congratulations to all of our renaissance nominees. Thank you to everyone who helped out or showed support!
RTHS Playoff Gear
Charlotte Simmons is this week's Hub Award winner. She was nominated by a couple of staff members for her positivity and role-modeling. One staff member said she is "the sweetest, most polite student ever! She is always kind, helpful and has such great manners and always has something encouraging to say."
Here are the RTHS weekly announcements: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqpWypAFN6m60Drf3nKiXLZcLRCd5eMTF_9N6vquM9c/edit?usp=sharing
SENIORS!! Please check your email for an IMPORTANT message regarding graduation and your diploma.
If you have questions, please stop by the Counseling Center and see Mrs. Haggestad.
ATTENTION CLASS OF 2024!! Yes, that's YOU Seniors!
Reminder: Order your Cap & Gown, Official Graduation Announcements and Senior Products! The deadline to order is November 27, 2023. You must ORDER NOW to ensure timely delivery in the Spring. Orders received after November 27th will incur late fees.
Order here: https://herffjonesil.com/
Thank you to everyone who helped the RTHS blood drive and to those who gave blood. 78 lives were saved from yesterday's blood drive!
Don't forget to check the bulletin boards outside of the Counseling Center, the daily announcements, and the Counseling Center Link on our website for upcoming college visits, scholarships , silver service info and opportunities, financial aid info, and more!!!
