Rochelle Township High School

Announcement link for the week of Feb. 18th - Feb 21st: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CWka7D0EBCulhhhFCaUhmis3SRfYbzyDJBkm9arzw2Q/edit?usp=sharing

REMINDER!! Kishwaukee College is a great next step for your future. Come see for yourself. Attend Kish’s VISIT DAY this coming MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17th to learn about their transfer, health and career technology programs. This event also covers Kish’s support services, financial aid and scholarships, student involvement, athletics and more. This President’s Day, tour their facilities, meet faculty and staff, and hear from local students who chose Kish. For more information or to register, visit kish.edu/visitday.

Tomorrow, Saturday February 15, is SRO Appreciation Day. Thank you to Officer Jim to making our school safe. We appreciate all you do!

SENIORS!!! Just 4 weeks until the applications for most of our local scholarships are due. Make sure you take advantage of these opportunities to help finance your future education. You can find a listing of the scholarships available on our website under the Counseling Center tab and Scholarship links or on Schoolinks under "FINANCES". Be sure to check them out and get them completed and submitted. Last year over $175,000 in local scholarships were awarded to the Class of 2024. Please see your counselor or Mrs. Harvey with any questions.

RTHS would like to congratulate the January Rotary Student of the month, Hailey Bunger. Hailey is a junior who has accumulated 464 Silver Service volunteer hours over her time here at RTHS. Hailey helps out whenever and wherever she is needed. Just some of her volunteer hours have come from helping at the Lions Club pancake breakfast, Little League concessions, Little League baseball and softball practices, REC basketball practices, Show Choir competition, Eswood pork chop dinners, garage sales for the elderly, Operation Christmas Child, Salvation Army bell ringer and the Lindenwood and Rochelle Food pantries. Hailey also volunteers her time at St. Paul Lutheran School and Church working sporting events and helping with registration, Sunday school, and VBS. She has also volunteered as a VBS group leader at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Faith Lutheran Church, and First Presbyterian Church. Somehow Hailey also finds time to be a member of the Interact Club, Speech Team, RTHS and City bands and helps her teachers out whenever she can. She uses her study hall hour to volunteer as a Counseling Center monitor where she is always ready and willing to help out however she can. Mrs. Harvey says that she is a very responsible, courteous and conscientious student who strives to be the best that she can be. Congratulations Hailey! Thank you for having a servant’s heart. You make a difference in our school and community.

Interested in becoming a pharmacist? The Illinois Rural Health Association is holding a virtual panel discussion on Thursday, February 27 from 7-8 pm. Participation is free but registration is required. REGISTER with the following link: https://bit.ly/42PmESQ

School as normal, changes after school. See link for details / La escuela es normal, cambio después de la escuela. Ver enlace por más detalles: https://bit.ly/4aWpqaN

Mr. Smith, along with his student teacher Mr. Major, are having Freshman Biology students sample areas around RTHS for bacterial growth. Can't wait to see the results!

Announcement link for the week of Feb 10th - Feb 14th: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CWka7D0EBCulhhhFCaUhmis3SRfYbzyDJBkm9arzw2Q/edit?usp=sharing

The RTHS speech team team finished 3rd out of 10. Performance in the Round (Regional Champions): - Cast: Hailey Bunger, Austin Cruz, Kara Hull, Mercy Hunley, Abby Losoya, Sophia Losoya, Pedro Rosales, Alayna Smardo, Alex Soto, Sophia Stein, Aletheia Venuso, Lydia Von Haden -Derek Swartz - Humorous Interpretation - Regional Champion - Z Brizuela - Poetry Reading - Regional Champion Others advancing in their events: Bobbie Henning in Original Comedy Connor Macklin in Impromptu Speaking Noah LeFevre and Bobbie Henning in Dramatic Duet Acting Z Brizuela in Original Oratory Isabella Biggs in Prose Reading Lucas Smardo in Informative Speaking Emma Kennay in Special Occasion Speaking

SILVER SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!!! Rochelle CCSD 231 is excited to host our first Ties and Tiaras Family Dance on Friday, March 7th from 6:00-8:00pm at Central School. While preparations are underway, we are in need of volunteers to make this event a success! Please use the attached Google Form to sign up :Ties and Tiaras Volunteer Form - https://bit.ly/4hKeOhu ~ Communication to confirm the times and tasks you have signed up for will go out a few days prior to the Ties and Tiaras Family Dance. Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Celeste Canfield with any questions @ ccanfield@d231.rochelle.net

~ "TUITION FREE" Court Reporting Training Program Opportunity ~ Court reporters, and the transcripts they produce, are an integral part of the court system; but a shortage of licensed court reporters is looming on the horizon. Licensed court reporters take a verbatim record of criminal cases heard in Illinois to ensure that all citizens have equal access to justice – not just the ones who can afford to hire a court reporter. The State of Illinois is offering an amazing opportunity to receive a "tuition-free" 2 year training program to become a Court Reporter. Juniors and Seniors, if you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, check your EMAIL today and FILL OUT the Google interest form. For more info you can also visit: https://www.ilcrs.com/training or see Mrs. Harvey in the CC.

Good luck to our Rochelle FFA Horse Judging team who are competing at the Illinois FFA State Horse Evaluation competition today at Blackhawk East College.

It’s time to order the Official Personalized Graduation Announcements! The announcement will feature the custom foil school crest, the official commencement text, and the School Etching where available. Orders will ship directly to your home. Order online now at HighSchool.HerffJones.com Please note, this link is only for the Graduation Announcements. To order the Cap & Gown, order on HerffJonesIL.com

SENIORS!!! It's scholarship season! Start applying NOW as the deadline for many local scholarships is March 14th and you may need letters of recommendation . You can find a listing of many scholarships available on our website under the Counseling Center tab and Scholarship links or on Schoolinks under "FINANCES". Be sure to check them out and get them completed and submitted. Last year over $175,000 in local scholarships were awarded to the Class of 2024. Please see your counselor or Mrs. Harvey with any questions.

The Northern Illinois University Steelband will be giving a concert at the RTHS Auditorium TONIGHT! ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 🎟 Admission: • $5 for Adults • $3 for Students Come enjoy the vibrant sounds of this group as they bring a mix of energy, artistry, and culture to the stage. Don’t miss this exciting performance! More information about the group: https://www.niu.edu/music/ensembles/steelband.shtml

Mrs. Vrana presented study skill habits to all freshman students. Ask your child what strategy they plan to implement to enhance learning.

~ Pequeño recordatorio ~ FAFSA en Español martes, 4 de febrero de 5-7 p.m., Biblioteca de RTHS

During spring break (March 25th & 26th), CAPPO Health will be at RTHS hosting non-invasive cardiovascular testing for our students. If you'd like your student to take advantage of this opportunity, please go to the link below and sign them up. Testing will be in the dance room from 8am-5pm (with a break from 1-2pm) each day. Students can enter through door 15. http://go.cappohealth.com/fmi/webd/Rochelle%20Township%20High%20School

Are you 15-19 years old and interested in the trades? If so, check out the great, hands-on camp opportunity happening this coming summer.