What a great way to start our Friday with a Renaissance Breakfast! Congrats to all the nominees, and thank you to everyone who pitched in or showed their support.
Make sure to make your meal matter today, Oct. 16th, at the Culver's in Rochelle!
Rochelle Township High School is proud to announce that Mark Green, a senior at RTHS, has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, they placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.3 million students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
RTHS extends heartfelt congratulations to Mark Green and his family for this outstanding achievement.
Approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, they placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.3 million students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
RTHS extends heartfelt congratulations to Mark Green and his family for this outstanding achievement.
The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. The FAFSA is an important first step in choosing your college and paying for your education. Assistance is available through grants, loans, work-study and scholarships.
Students planning to attend Kishwaukee College or any college in Fall 2026, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027 should submit the FAFSA early. Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so early submission maximizes funding opportunities.
Kishwaukee College’s Financial Aid Office offers support with the FAFSA and the Alternative Application. Visit the Office 8 am-4 pm Monday-Thursday in C2100 for assistance, including Spanish-language support. Contact finaid@kish.edu or visit kish.edu/financialaid for details.
To learn more or complete the FAFSA, visit studentaid.gov.
Students planning to attend Kishwaukee College or any college in Fall 2026, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027 should submit the FAFSA early. Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so early submission maximizes funding opportunities.
Kishwaukee College’s Financial Aid Office offers support with the FAFSA and the Alternative Application. Visit the Office 8 am-4 pm Monday-Thursday in C2100 for assistance, including Spanish-language support. Contact finaid@kish.edu or visit kish.edu/financialaid for details.
To learn more or complete the FAFSA, visit studentaid.gov.
Kishwaukee College will be hosting two Open Houses this week. If you are interested in exploring career-focused or health-related programs at Kish, check these out.:
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) OPEN HOUSE
Date: Wednesday, October 15
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: The Caukin Building – Enter through Door C1 or Door C23
Students can meet instructors, tour state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, and learn about programs in skilled trades, technology, and applied sciences.
Registration Link: kish.edu/cte
HEALTH CAREERS OPEN HOUSE
Date: Thursday, October 16
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: The Terry and Sherrie Martin Health Careers Wing, Malta Campus (enter through Door 56)
Students will have the opportunity to connect with faculty and current students, tour labs and classrooms, and learn more about programs in nursing, emergency services, and other health-related fields.
Registration Link: kish.edu/hsopenhouse
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) OPEN HOUSE
Date: Wednesday, October 15
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: The Caukin Building – Enter through Door C1 or Door C23
Students can meet instructors, tour state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, and learn about programs in skilled trades, technology, and applied sciences.
Registration Link: kish.edu/cte
HEALTH CAREERS OPEN HOUSE
Date: Thursday, October 16
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: The Terry and Sherrie Martin Health Careers Wing, Malta Campus (enter through Door 56)
Students will have the opportunity to connect with faculty and current students, tour labs and classrooms, and learn more about programs in nursing, emergency services, and other health-related fields.
Registration Link: kish.edu/hsopenhouse
Picture retakes are October 22nd for RTHS. If your student has not taken a picture, make sure to have them take one regardless if they are ordering. Order forms can be found in the main office.
Make sure to join Culver's of Rochelle in supporting Dylan this Thursday October 16th! Culvers will be donating 10% of all proceeds to Dylan and his family.
Tomorrow 10/9 will be an opportunity for students to meet with their teachers during Flex time. All teachers will be available for help. Encourage your students to get help as needed from their teachers.
Upcoming College Visits to RTHS. Sign up on SchooLinks or in the Counseling Center to reserve your seat today!
Seniors! Just a reminder that RTHS will be hosting a FAFSA Completion Workshop this Wednesday, 10/8, from 6-7:30 pm to assist you and your parents/guardians with all things FAFSA including filling out the FAFSA online. Please see the attached letters and RSVP if you plan to attend. Assistance will be available in English and Spanish.
LINK TO LETTER: https://bit.ly/3Z8xT5e
LINK TO RSVP FORM: https://forms.gle/eeEsdNXUP6yjQCwo8
Congratulations to the Rochelle FFA Ag Sales team who placed first at the Section 2 Ag Sales Career Development Event Wednesday night at AFC. These ladies will now move on to the District competition in Geneseo later this month.
Kishwaukee College will be at RTHS on Monday, October 6th during 7th hour to talk to any interested Juniors and Seniors. Sign up in the Counseling Center or on SchooLinks to reserve your seat today!
Juniors and Seniors,
This week's lineup for college visits to RTHS include:
Monmouth College on Wednesday, 10/1, during 2nd hour
Blackburn College on Friday, 10/3, during 5th hour.
Take some time to attend these visits to see what options are available for your future.
Sign up in the Counseling Center or on SchooLinks to reserve your seat today!
Scan the QR code to sign up on SchooLinks.
This week's lineup for college visits to RTHS include:
Monmouth College on Wednesday, 10/1, during 2nd hour
Blackburn College on Friday, 10/3, during 5th hour.
Take some time to attend these visits to see what options are available for your future.
Sign up in the Counseling Center or on SchooLinks to reserve your seat today!
Scan the QR code to sign up on SchooLinks.
SENIORS! The Counselors, along with an ISAC representative, will be available in the Counseling Center during two October Flex Thursdays for seniors who would like additional assistance with the college application process. Those dates are 10/9 and 10/23 from 2:15-3:00. If you are interested in attending one of the sessions, please RSVP by checking your email for a link or scanning the QR code on the flyer.
SENIORS!! The FAFSA opens up October 1st this year. RSVP to take advantage of one of our FAFSA Completion Workshops to get it done!
RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/hB7fLRpt4LieLna77
FAFSA Info letter: https://bit.ly/3Z8xT5e
RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/hB7fLRpt4LieLna77
FAFSA Info letter: https://bit.ly/3Z8xT5e
The Rochelle FFA Land Use Evaluation team placed 5th at the section 2 competition today! Bryson Wells was the 4th place, overall individual in the contest! Congratulations!
Seniors! Applications are open for the DIAMONDS Scholar post-secondary scholarship program. This opportunity is available to 2026 graduating high school students in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties who are pursuing post-secondary education in junior college, at a four-year institution, or in the trades.
Please visit: https://www.founderscommission.org/scholarships for more information and to access the application. Applications are accepted until January 31, 2026, while the next DIAMONDS Scholar recipient(s) will be announced/recognized next Spring/Summer 2026.
Please visit: https://www.founderscommission.org/scholarships for more information and to access the application. Applications are accepted until January 31, 2026, while the next DIAMONDS Scholar recipient(s) will be announced/recognized next Spring/Summer 2026.
Upcoming College Visits! Register today to save your seat.
ATTENTION JUNIORS & SENIORS!!! Monmouth College and Blackburn College will be visiting RTHS next week. Sign up in the Counseling Center or scan the SchooLinks QR code to reserve your seat today!
