🎓Attention Juniors and Seniors!
This spring, Rochelle Township High School will be hosting a variety of college and university visits, and you’re invited to attend! These visits are a great opportunity to connect directly with admissions representatives and learn more about each school’s academic programs, campus life, housing, extracurricular opportunities, and scholarship options.
You’ll also gain helpful insight into the college admissions process, course selection, and what colleges are really looking for in applicants. Whether you’re just starting to explore options or narrowing down your choices, these sessions can help you make informed decisions about your future.
👉 Be sure to sign up in advance to reserve your seat—space is limited! Visit the Counseling Center or sign up through SchooLinks: https://app.schoolinks.com/events/EbNyPw/k12-user/redirect/
Don’t miss this chance to explore your college possibilities right here at RTHS!
First up is UNI ~ University of Northern Iowa ~ next Friday, 2/27, during 5th hour.
This spring, Rochelle Township High School will be hosting a variety of college and university visits, and you’re invited to attend! These visits are a great opportunity to connect directly with admissions representatives and learn more about each school’s academic programs, campus life, housing, extracurricular opportunities, and scholarship options.
You’ll also gain helpful insight into the college admissions process, course selection, and what colleges are really looking for in applicants. Whether you’re just starting to explore options or narrowing down your choices, these sessions can help you make informed decisions about your future.
👉 Be sure to sign up in advance to reserve your seat—space is limited! Visit the Counseling Center or sign up through SchooLinks: https://app.schoolinks.com/events/EbNyPw/k12-user/redirect/
Don’t miss this chance to explore your college possibilities right here at RTHS!
First up is UNI ~ University of Northern Iowa ~ next Friday, 2/27, during 5th hour.
A group of RTHS students interested in the trades had to the opportunity to attend the 2026 Building & Construction Trades Career Expo in Rockford today. This free event, hosted by Northwestern Illinois Building Trades Council and Project First Rate, offers hands-on construction activities, world-class apprenticeship programs, and a chance to explore skilled trades careers.
For more information regarding the trades, check out: https://findyourtrade.org/
For more information regarding the trades, check out: https://findyourtrade.org/
Juniors & Seniors 🎓
Exciting news! The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) will be visiting RTHS on Friday, February 27 during 5th hour to share all about their academic programs, campus life, and what it’s really like to be a Panther! 💜💛
If you’re thinking about college, or just exploring your options , this is a great opportunity to get your questions answered and see if UNI might be the right fit for you.
👉 Sign up in the Counseling Center or on SchooLinks to reserve your seat!
Looking to earn Silver Service hours? Check out this opportunity this weekend, 2/20 & 2/21, at St. Paul School helping out with concessions during their basketball tournament. Friday afternoon and Saturday times slots are available. See Mrs. Harvey in the CC to sign up.
Thank You SRO Jim!
Congratulations to Mrs. Eva Lenkaitis who received the Award of Special Recognition from the ISBE Those Who Excel awards. Congratulations to Mrs. Lenkaitis.
KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!!!
If you are attending Kish in Fall 2026, don’t miss out on these scholarship opportunities. Kish is committed to providing affordable education and offers several scholarships for in-district high school graduates.
Foundation Scholarships : Application Period Feb. 2-March 13: https://kish.edu/about/foundation/scholarships/
The Kishwaukee College Foundation offers more than 80 scholarship opportunities each semester. Students submit a general application to apply for Foundation scholarships.
Academic Achievement and Dual Credit Scholarships: Application with Enrollment
Academic Achievement and Dual Credit scholarships are automatically awarded when a student applies to Kish and graduates within the 2025-2026 academic year. Academic Achievement Scholarships are for students who graduate with a GPA of 3.25 or higher from an in-district high school, reside within the Kish district and graduate from a private high school, or are homeschooled. Dual Credit Scholarships are for students who have earned Kishwaukee College credits while in high school and plan to attend Kish full-time.
All-In Tuition:
Budgeting for your education has never been easier. All fees and textbook costs are included in Kish’s tuition price. You pay one cost with no surprises and have everything you need for class on day one. https://kish.edu/get-started/all-in/
Learn more at kish.edu/scholarships.
If you are attending Kish in Fall 2026, don’t miss out on these scholarship opportunities. Kish is committed to providing affordable education and offers several scholarships for in-district high school graduates.
Foundation Scholarships : Application Period Feb. 2-March 13: https://kish.edu/about/foundation/scholarships/
The Kishwaukee College Foundation offers more than 80 scholarship opportunities each semester. Students submit a general application to apply for Foundation scholarships.
Academic Achievement and Dual Credit Scholarships: Application with Enrollment
Academic Achievement and Dual Credit scholarships are automatically awarded when a student applies to Kish and graduates within the 2025-2026 academic year. Academic Achievement Scholarships are for students who graduate with a GPA of 3.25 or higher from an in-district high school, reside within the Kish district and graduate from a private high school, or are homeschooled. Dual Credit Scholarships are for students who have earned Kishwaukee College credits while in high school and plan to attend Kish full-time.
All-In Tuition:
Budgeting for your education has never been easier. All fees and textbook costs are included in Kish’s tuition price. You pay one cost with no surprises and have everything you need for class on day one. https://kish.edu/get-started/all-in/
Learn more at kish.edu/scholarships.
Congratulations to the following Rochelle FFA members who interviewed at the Section 2 State Degree Interviews last Saturday at Stillman Valley High School. Logan and Samantha's applications will now move to the state level for review.
Logan was also named the Section 2 Star in Agriculture Placement and will compete for the District I Star award in March at Geneseo.
Logan was also named the Section 2 Star in Agriculture Placement and will compete for the District I Star award in March at Geneseo.
Congratulations to the following Rochelle FFA members who competed at the Section 2 Proficiency Awards last week at Stillman Valley High School. Logan, Sawyer, and Samantha will advance to the District I competition in Geneseo in March.
Today, the RTHS Choirs proudly hosted the Interstate 8 Choral Festival. Choirs from Sycamore High School, Kaneland High School, Ottawa Township High School, LaSalle-Peru Township High School, and Morris Township High School came together for a day of shared music-making and collaboration. Each group also had the opportunity to work with guest clinician Dr. Brian Winnie from Western Illinois University.
They ended the day as one combined choir and performed together under the direction of Dr. Brian Winnie. The festival was a meaningful experience focused on musical excellence, collaboration, and the celebration of talented young musicians!
Seniors & Parents!
It’s time to order your Official Graduation Announcements. Announcements feature the official graduation ceremony text and are personalized with the student’s name.
Order online at Herffjonesil.com
This past Friday, the RTHS Concert Choir participated in the 2026 Big Sing at NIU alongside Dekalb High School, Kaneland High School, and the NIU Concert Choir. They performed their own set and also got to share the stage with the other groups. It was quite the enriching experience! Thank you to Dr. Eric Johnson for extending the invitation!
COMING SOON!
The Rochelle Hiring Expo returns to RTHS in 2026! Juniors and Seniors will have the opportunity to participate in a hiring expo, connect with local employers and colleges, and explore a variety of career options. Members of the public are also welcome to attend from 12:00–2:00 PM. Public can register in advance for a chance to win $200 in Community Cash at hubsgethired26.eventbrite.com. Hope to see you there!
The Rochelle Hiring Expo returns to RTHS in 2026! Juniors and Seniors will have the opportunity to participate in a hiring expo, connect with local employers and colleges, and explore a variety of career options. Members of the public are also welcome to attend from 12:00–2:00 PM. Public can register in advance for a chance to win $200 in Community Cash at hubsgethired26.eventbrite.com. Hope to see you there!
Congratulations to the Rochelle FFA Horse Evaluation Career Development Event teams that competed at the Illinois FFA State competition today at Black Hawk East, in Kewanee.
The Reasons team placed 7th overall with Sawyer Stockton placing as the 6th place individual.
The non-reasons team placed 8th overall!
Are you interested in learning about the trades and gaining hands-on experience this summer? There will be two Heavy Metal Camps, one in DeKalb and one Rockford, specifically designed for students aged 15-19 who are interested in pursuing careers in the sheet metal, piping, and plumbing trades.
~ Camp Highlights:
*Hands-on learning: Work on real projects and gain valuable skills in sheet metal, piping, and plumbing.
*Union connections: Build relationships with union professionals and training facilities.
*Summer fun: Learn while having fun and making new friends who share your interest in the trades.
Click the link for more details.: https://www.hmse.org/campers/camp-overview-campers.html
~ Camp Highlights:
*Hands-on learning: Work on real projects and gain valuable skills in sheet metal, piping, and plumbing.
*Union connections: Build relationships with union professionals and training facilities.
*Summer fun: Learn while having fun and making new friends who share your interest in the trades.
Click the link for more details.: https://www.hmse.org/campers/camp-overview-campers.html
ATTENTION SENIORS!
If you’re planning to attend Kishwaukee College this fall, don’t miss your chance to apply for Kishwaukee College Foundation scholarships! Academic and dual credit scholarships for in-district high school students are automatically awarded once you enroll at Kishwaukee College.
The Foundation scholarship application is available now through March 13.
Apply online at:
https://kishwaukeecollege.academicworks.com/
If you’re planning to attend Kishwaukee College this fall, don’t miss your chance to apply for Kishwaukee College Foundation scholarships! Academic and dual credit scholarships for in-district high school students are automatically awarded once you enroll at Kishwaukee College.
The Foundation scholarship application is available now through March 13.
Apply online at:
https://kishwaukeecollege.academicworks.com/
This week's Hub Award winner is Laila Vazquez. Laila's been doing awesome things for RTHS for years now, and we greatly appreciate the way she carries herself both in and out of the classroom. She is mature, respectful, dedicated, amazing, and so much more. Thank you, Laila, for all you do to make RTHS a better place!
ACT Prep Class Information
We are honored to announce that the RTHS Concert Choir has been invited to be featured in the 2026 NIU Big Sing. This is a meaningful recognition of our students’ dedication, musicianship, and hard work. RTHS will perform alongside the NIU Concert Choir, Kaneland High School, and DeKalb High School, and we are proud to represent our school on this distinguished stage while sharing our music with the broader choral community.
Come check out the performance at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at NIU this Friday at 7pm! Tickets must be purchased at go.niu.edu/performances. Hope to see you there!
Summer Job Opportunity for Students. Full or Part Time. Applications may be picked up at Oil X-Change ~ 1361 N. 7th St. in Rochelle.
