Congratulations to our talented art students. RTHS submitted 50 artworks to be put on display at the Kishwaukee college student art show. Eight students were awarded certificates. Go Hubs!
Sienna Seebach "Impulsive" 3rd - Sculpture
Everyiel Smith "Forgotten memories" 2nd Photography/Digital
Teagan Auld "Torn by Selfworth" 1st - Mixed Media
Denia Rincón "Memory Lane" 1st place - Color Drawing
Kyrie Cragin "Statically Shocked" 1st place - Black & White Drawing
Yana Bartkiv "Imprint of the Ancients" 3rd place - Ceramics
Kathryn Groves- "The Most Beautiful Man to Ever be Mistaken to Be Alive"- Honorable mention- Sculpture
Chris Welter "Lego Guy" Honorable Mention - Sculpture
The Rochelle FFA visited Feed My Starving Children today for a community service event!
Kishwaukee College's One Stop Event is Coming Soon! Students who are attending Kish in the fall of 2025 will have the opportunity to participate in the One Stop Event on April 15th. The One Stop is an all day event that takes place during the students' school hours. Students will have the opportunity to meet with Financial Aid, take placement tests, and attend advising sessions during their visit. Please sign up in the Counseling Center before Spring Break if you plan on attending. Space is limited, so sign up by March 21st.
Congratulations to all of our February KEC program
Student of the Month Winners!
Congratulations Seniors, it’s time to pick up your Cap & Gown!
Cap & Gown Pick Up Day
Friday, March 14th
During Lunch Periods
In the commons
If you have not ordered your Cap & Gown, you must order online Now at HerffJonesIL.com or purchase on delivery day for $50 cash only. No personal checks are accepted.
You can still order Graduation Announcements and other Senior Products online at HerffJonesIL.com. For any questions about delivery, or to place an order over the phone, please call Herff Jones at 815-756-4743.
~Kishwaukee Foundation Scholarship Application Workshop~
Next Thursday, March 6th at 2:15, Kishwaukee College will be at RTHS to help students apply for the Kishwaukee Foundation Scholarships. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is March 17th. Before you can complete this scholarship application, you will need to have completed the following:
1. applied to Kishwaukee College
2. have your application accepted
3. have successfully accessed your "MyKish account"
If you have any questions, see your counselor.
~ RTHS SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP COMPLETION WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED ~
Junior Boys and parents!!!! The American Legion Illinois Premier Boys State is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program in which students learn by doing and become part of the operation of city, county, and state governments. Please see the link for more info and to register: https://illinoisboysstate.org/
Scholarships to cover the cost of the experience are available.
Senior Silver Service Hours Update!
JUNIOR & SENIORS....SIUE (Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville), Augustana College, and Blackburn College will be in the RTHS Counseling Center in March and April to talk to any interested Juniors and Seniors. Sign up on SchooLinks or in the Counseling Center to reserve your seat!
Summer School sign-ups for current RTHS Students begin next week. Watch your email for a link to register and more info. Sign-ups for incoming 9th graders will be at a later date.
Students in Mr. Baker's Human Anatomy and Physiology II course had the opportunity to learn from some special visitors last week! Rochelle Community Hospital teamed up with RTHS to get 9 different guest speakers in front of students to discuss different career paths they could take within the field of medicine.
A big THANK YOU goes out to: Christine Carter (Educator), Eric Van Hise (Materials Management Manager), Emily Cavazos (RN), Cherie Hayes (RN), Ronny Alvarez (Lead Medical Lab Scientist), Tracey Busby (Multi-Specialty Manager), Joy Miller (Radiology Manager), Sandra Curatola (Surgery RN), Brenndon Garcia (Human Resources) and Dr. Delisca (Orthopedic Surgeon).
Announcement link for the week of Feb 24th - Feb 28th:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CWka7D0EBCulhhhFCaUhmis3SRfYbzyDJBkm9arzw2Q/edit#slide=id.g3396556ee5f_2_5
Student Council visited Liberty Village in Rochelle today to play volleyball with some of the residents! The students assembled and donated goody bags for all of the residents. We had a lot of fun on our visit!
SILVER SERVICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!!!
Are you interested in the Education Field? Join us on April 11th for a motivational day at the Education Symposium at Sauk Valley where you will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions, explore higher education options at a college fair, and gain valuable insights from experienced educators. Please see Mrs. Flanagan in A109 for more information and to sign up. Transportation and lunch will be provided.
The 182nd Airlift Wing Career Exploration Day is April 15th from 9 am to 1:30 pm. Explore different career paths within the military and your community while getting hands-on, interactive experiences with different military career fields. Check out the flyer for more info and scan the QR code to RSVP.
The employment outlook for skilled trade workers is strong, with demand across the industries expected to continue to grow to meet employers’ needs. Now is an excellent time to enter these fields, with union tradespeople earning over $120,000 annually after a
five-year paid apprenticeship. Trade unions also offer benefits like low-cost healthcare, pensions, 401K plans, and continued education.
Mrs. Jacobs had the opportunity to take a group of students to the 2025 Building Trades Career Expo at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 23 Training Center in Rockford today. The students explored construction careers in the skilled trades and learned about world-class apprenticeship programs. Students were able to participate in hands-on construction activities and demonstrations.
~ https://findyourtrade.org/ ~
#RTHSTRADES
Congratulations to RTHS teacher, Mrs. Beth Mock. She was nominated for the Those who Excel and won "Award of Excellence"
To receive the Award of Excellence, the most prestigious of the Those Who Excel honors, educators must have demonstrated a commitment to equity and to the success of all students. They regularly collaborate with colleagues, students, and families to create positive school cultures. They are lifelong learners who connect their schools to the community at large and who inspire other education professionals within and beyond their schools.
Congrats Mrs. Mock
