SILVER SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!!! Eswood School in Lindenwood is looking for volunteers to help at their Basketball Concession Stand on November 7th and 19th as well as December 3rd, 5th and 12th. Scan the QR code on the flyer or see Mrs. Harvey in the Counseling Center for more info.
No Tricks, Just Treats here at RTHS this Friday!!! Students and staff, stay tuned for a special surprise!
Congrats to Mr. Jackson. He was a recent finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year for the Illinois Science Teaching Association.
GACME Club's 3rd Annual Cosplay Contest drew in four strong contestants who won in these categories:
Best Original Character--William Sunderlin as the Demon Lord of Shadows
Most Accurate--Brody Spriggs as Byrd
Best Impersonation--Joey Molinaro as Toji Fushiguro of Jujutsu Kaisen
Best Original Craftsmanship--Kathryn Groves as Ganondorf of The Legend of Zelda
Audience Favorite--Brody Spriggs as Byrd
Thank you to Manny Cruz for hosting, and to judges Mr. Fonfara, Caleb Page ('24), Mr. Marigoman, Ms. Brummet, and Mrs. DeKing.
Interested in a career in HEALTH CARE? Kishwaukee College will be hosting a Health Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 5 – 7 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet with faculty, staff and current students and tour Kish's state-of-the-art facilities. REGISTER AT: kish.edu/healthcareers.
JUNIORS & SENIORS!!! University of Wisconsin - Platteville will be in the Counseling Center on MONDAY, 10/28, during 9th hour to talk to any interested junior or senior. Don't miss this opportunity to hear more about UW-Platteville. Sign up in the Counseling Center or on Schoolinks under Events to reserve your seat now!
Students, have you thought about writing a novel? November is National Novel Writing Month! (a.k.a. NaNoWriMo) Visit the LMC on Wed., October 23, from 3:15-4:00 for some "Preptober" activities. Then pop in for some writing time on November 6, 13, 14, 20, and 21. You bring your ideas, and we'll provide the warm beverages.
The new LEGO Club began two weeks ago with 40+ pounds of used bricks and misc. pieces. Big thanks to Michael Palmer for locating the materials and to Alex Truckenbrod and Chris Welter for their time sorting! Yesterday's Halloween challenge asked members to pull a random card and create with just 45 minutes. LEGO Club meets again on Nov. 7, Nov. 21, and Dec. 5.
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY !!! Rumba Meats, part of the Cargill family of brands, helps the Hispanic community celebrate their culture and preserve their heritage through food. Through a partnership with United States Hispanic Leadership Institute, Rumba is awarding 25 post-secondary academic scholarships of $1,000 each and helping empower today’s Hispanic youth to become tomorrow’s leaders. Applications due November 30, 2024.
Apply at: https://www.ushli.org/rumba/
Who runs the world? GIRLS !
Applications are now open for Girls Lead, a mentorship program designed to inspire and empower girls across Illinois to pursue careers in public service.
This marks the second year of the Office of Lt. Governor's Girls Lead initiative, which was met with overwhelming enthusiasm in its inaugural year.
The program, part of the Illinois Council on Women and Girls (ICWG) and supported by the Illinois State Board of Education, offers tailored experiences for different age groups:
High school students (9th to 12th grade) will engage in a semester-long policy mentorship, including research projects and multiple days of hands-on experience in government offices.
Mentors will include women legislators in the Illinois General Assembly, Agency Directors, and senior-level managers from various state departments.
Applications are open and interested individuals can apply at bit.ly/GirlsLead2024.
This week's Hub Award winner is Ivanessa Rodriguez. We can't thank her enough for voluntarily stepping up to do the morning announcements for all of first quarter. Every day, she brought her positivity to the front office and delivered the pledge and announcements for the RTHS community. Thank you, Ivanessa!
JUNIORS & SENIORS!!! Kishwaukee College will be visiting RTHS on Wednesday, November 13th at 11:00 for anyone who would like to learn more about their CTE programs. CTE programs at Kish include Automotive, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Diesel Power Technology, Early Childhood Education, Horticulture, Marketing and Management, Office Systems, and Welding. See your email for a Google Form to register. Visit Mrs. Harvey in the Counseling Center with any questions.
Good luck to our FFA Agriculture Sales CDE team as they compete at the District 1 competition tonight at Black Hawk East College in Galva!
A big thank you to the entire Special Education Department. They are recent RTHS Critical Thinkers of the month.
Check out our 2024 Football Playoff Gear and New Hub Rally Towel hot off the presses! Gear is available online using the QR code on the flyer and towels are available in the RTHS Athletic Office or at the Home Football Game on 10/24. Let's support our Hubs!!!
#WeRHubs
The 17th Annual RTHS Veterans Day Breakfast will be Monday November 11th at 7:30 am in the RTHS commons. All Rochelle area Veterans are invited.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE!!! Eswood School is looking for volunteers for their Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser this Sunday 10/20. Scan the QR code in the picture or email: communityclub@eswoodschool.org to volunteer.
JUNIORS & SENIORS!!! Kishwaukee College will be visiting RTHS on Thursday, November 7th during 2nd hour for anyone who would like to learn more about their Health Science programs. See your email for a Google Form to register. Visit Mrs. Harvey in the Counseling Center with any questions.
JUNIORS & SENIORS!!! Knox College will be in the Counseling Center this FRIDAY, 10/18, during 3rd hour to talk to any interested junior or senior. Sign up in the Counseling Center or on Schoolinks under Events to reserve your seat now!
Congratulations to Mrs. Plock for winning the RTHS Teacher Critical Thinker award. We are so thankful to have Mrs. Plock serving our community. #weRhubs
