Rochelle Township High School

Parents, please click on this link for the 5essential survey for RTHS. http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

7 months ago, RTHS

SENIOR REMINDER! Scholarship Applications are due to the Counseling Center this Friday, 3/13

7 months ago, RTHS Counseling Center

Join us for the Strides Against Cancer 5K Run/Walk on May 9th at RTHS! All funds raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society! 👟How can you get involved?👟 👉Run the race by registering online with the QR code on the flyer or following the link in the comments. 👉Follow @stridesagainstcancer for all kinds of announcements and information about the event. 👉Share this post to recruit more participants. 👉Make a donation at the event or in the main office at RTHS. 👉Volunteer to help with the event! Reach out to rplock@rthsd212.org with any questions!

7 months ago, Rachel Plock

NIU 2026 Senior Engineer Design Showcase ~ May 1, 10:30-2:30

7 months ago, RTHS Counseling Center

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.

7 months ago, RTHS Counseling Center

Congrats to our winners
Winners:
1st Black and White Drawing:
Abby Bozinovich “Longing” (portrait)
2nd Black and White Drawing:
Esme Brizuela “Falling Rain” (abstract)
2nd Sculpture:
Phelisity Lopez “Flowers of Summer” (wire)
3rd Sculpture:
Kyrie Cragin “Mermaid’s Jewelry Box” (shells)

Honorable Mentions:
Painting: Vivian Worthington
Mixed Media: Teagan Auld
Mixed Media: Corrie Hill
Mixed Media: Teagan Auld
Sculpture: Alex Truckenbrod
Sculpture: Bella Biggs
Digital/Photo: Corrie Hill

7 months ago, Andrea DeKing

Congrats to our winners!!

The exhibition features curated works from 22 schools within a 50-mile radius of the museum. A total of 280 pieces are on display at the museum through March 29.

Winner:
Judge’s Choice:
Ella Anderson “Quirky” (photograph)

Curated pieces to be part of the show:
Alivia Law, 'Hidden in the Shadows', digital photography
Bella Biggs, 'Aging Gracefully', cardboard, spackle, found objects
Bobbie Henning, 'The Jester', printmaking, sharpie
Caelynn Burgins, 'Calm within the Cold', acrylic, sharpie, acetate
Corrie Hill, 'Adventures of Kian and Corrie', colored pencil
Emely Mandujano, 'Glow and Glare', pencil
Jax Portzen, 'Retrospect of the Past', digital photography
Mackenzie Bybee, ‘Sapphires’, digital photography
Mia Villavicencio, 'Peace', digital photography
Olyvia Dettman, 'Out of this World', digital photography
Sunny Elvin, 'Darkside of the Moon', digital photography
Vivian Worthington, 'My Favorite Things', Procreate

7 months ago, Andrea DeKing

SENIORS!!! Most of our local scholarship applications are DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 13th. 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 "college" and then "scholarship matching". Be sure to check them out and get them completed and submitted. Last year over $185,000 in local scholarships were awarded to the Class of 2025. Please see your counselor or Mrs. Harvey with any questions.

7 months ago, RTHS Counseling Center

Incoming 9th Grade Health Summer School registration will begin on April 1st at 7:00 a.m. Please check the flyer for additional details.

7 months ago, RTHS Counseling Center

Juniors & Seniors!! Check out who is visiting RTHS on March 10th and 11th. Sign up in the Counseling Center or on SchooLinks and join us to learn more about these schools, the application process, and college life after High School.

7 months ago, RTHS Counseling Center

Tonight, Sawyer, Samantha, and Logan represent Rochelle at the District I FFA Proficiency Award Interviews at Geneseo high school. Congratulations to Logan who placed first in the Diversified Crop Placement category and will advance to the state competition later in March. Sawyer placed second in the Equine Science Placement category. These three made Rochelle proud tonight! Congratulations!

7 months ago, Donna Page

Kishwaukee College's One Stop Event is Coming Soon! Seniors who are attending Kish in the fall of 2026 will have the opportunity to participate in the One Stop Event on April 14th. The One Stop is an all day event that takes place during the students' school hours.
At this event, students will have the opportunity to:
✅Complete enrollment steps
✅Take placement tests
✅Meet with an academic advisor
✅Register for classes
✅Connect with Student Support Services
✏️Please sign up in the Counseling Center before Spring Break if you plan on attending. Space is limited, so sign up by March 20th.

🚌Transportation will be provided from RTHS.

7 months ago, RTHS Counseling Center

SUMMER DUAL CREDIT GOVERNMENT CLASS REGISTRATION IS OPEN (Kish on Campus)
➡️Class starts on June 8 - July 1.
➡️Class meets 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) from 8am-12pm.
➡️This class is run by a Kishwaukee College Teacher here at RTHS.
➡️Class is open to current Juniors.
➡️Register in the Counseling Center. $25 deposit due when registering. Balance of $150 due by May 15th.

7 months ago, RTHS Counseling Center

What are the core American values? That question was explored in essay form by many local students, including several of our own RTHS students.
American Legion Post 403 representatives visited RTHS on Tuesday, March 3rd to present contest winners with cash awards, prizes, and certificates in recognition of their outstanding Americanism essays.
Magdalene Good and Elijah Good each earned first place in their respective age divisions, advancing their essays to the district level of competition. Caden Goodwin and Layla Block received second place honors, and Yaneli Ledesma earned third place.
Congratulations to all of the participants, and best of luck to Magdalene and Elijah as they move on to the next level!
Pictured from left to right are: Charles Roberts Jr.(Commander), Elijah Good, Steve Korth (Adjutant), Magdalene Good, Yaneli Ledesma, Layla Block, Caden Goodwin, Jose Huerta (Jr. Vice Commander) and John Gruben (Youth Program Advisor).

7 months ago, RTHS Counseling Center

Important Summer School Information! Please read.

7 months ago, RTHS Counseling Center

Congratulations Seniors! Herff Jones will be on campus to deliver Caps & Gowns and Graduation Products.

Tuesday, March 10th
During Lunch Periods
In the Cafeteria

If you did not order your Cap & Gown, you can order online Now at Herffjonesil.com or purchase one on delivery day for $55 cash only. No personal checks will be 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.

7 months ago, Anabel Rodriguez

March 2nd - March 6th is School Social Worker Appreciation Week!

7 months ago, Chrissy Smardo

School Social Worker Week Appreciation Week

With the end of the school year fast approaching, we wanted to remind parents and students of a few things.
Freshman, Sophmores and Juniors - The google form for summer school will go live at 7am Tuesday March 3rd. If you are planning to take a summer class, make sure to fill out the form.
Seniors - Herff Jones will be handing out cap and gown orders on March 10th during lunch hours.
Other dates to look out for in March are below.

7 months ago, Anabel Rodriguez

Members of the Rochelle FFA chapter presented at the Cultivating Connections conference at Tetten's Grain in Nachusa today. Taryn and Sawyer represented RTHS as they talked with school administrators, counselors, school board members, and other stakeholders about interactive labs and activities we do in agriculture classes. They also took part in a career tour of a metal working and manufacturing business.

7 months ago, Donna Page

Kish will be hosting orientation meetings in March for their Diesel Power Technology Fall 2026 classes. If you are interested in signing up for fall classes, you are encouraged to attend one of the meetings. At these meetings you will be given the requirements of the program, fall schedules, and instructed on how to register. See the attached flyer for more details and how to prepare for orientation. Registration for fall classes begins April 6th, 2026!

7 months ago, RTHS Counseling Center