This week's Hub Award winner is Bryn Kissack. She brings a smile and genuine excitement to RTHS every day. She passes on love and caring to those around her, and she never hesitates to ask people how they're doing. She cares for others and helps to make RTHS a better place!
Press Release: 2024-2025 Voice of Democracy
The Floyd J. Tilton Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #3878 announces the start of the
2024-2025 Voice of Democracy competition. Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the
VFW’s premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 27,000 high school students compete for
more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording
an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is:
“Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?”
Why Should I Enter?
Prizes and scholarships can be awarded at the post, district, state and national level. Department
(state) winners receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington DC to tour the city, be honored by
the VFW and its Auxiliary, and receive their portion of $171,000 in national awards, with the top
scholarship being $35,000.
The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in a public, private
or parochial high school or home study program by the October 31, 2024, deadline. To enter,
record an original 3-5 minute (+ or – 5 seconds) audio essay on a flash drive or other electronic
device. Participants will submit the recording, typed essay, and a completed entry form to VFW
Post #3878, 318 4th Ave., Rochelle, IL 61068 prior to midnight on October 31, 2024.
Participants can obtain a copy of the official entry form and rules through their school or by
contacting the VFW Post #3878 quartermaster, Joe Drought by phone at 815-751-5161 or by
email at qmastervfw3878@gmail.com . Participants can also download the official entry form
and rules at this website: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-
scholarships
We look forward to receiving entries from the students in our communities of eastern Ogle
County and awarding prizes to the top winner(s).
Congratulations to the Rochelle FFA for placing first at the Section 2 Forestry Career Development Event tonight in Dixon!
Think you can't afford to go to college? Think again! Check out the list of Illinois Universities that offer FREE TUITION and FEES to qualifying families. Click on the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer for more information. LINK: https://bit.ly/3THM1R3
JUNIORS interested in taking the NMSQT/PSAT test to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program and other scholarships, sign up in the Counseling Center this week. Deadline to sign up is this Friday, 9/27 and the test is October 24th. See your counselor if you are wondering if you should take this test.
Rochelle Touchdown!! 🎉
An excellent half time show by the RTHS Marching band! 🎶
📣💟RTHS Varsity cheer is leading the crowd! 💟📣
🇺🇸USA night with the Super Fans! 🇺🇸
A beautiful night in Hubland!
JUNIORS & SENIORS! We have several colleges and military branches visiting us here at RTHS in the next few months. Check out the current lineup and SIGN UP to see what these colleges and the military have to offer you. You may sign up in the Counseling Center or in your "EVENTS" on Schoolinks.
Seniors are enjoying visit day at NIU 🔴⚫️
SENIORS.....Your senior year is in full swing, and your next step is just around the corner. Find the drive to succeed in your college or career path. Kishwaukee College offers more than 70 programs to meet your professional goals and has considerable support services to help every step of the way! Now is the time to check out Kish. Schedule a visit today at your community college.
Graduating in December? Now is the time to apply for Spring 2025 Kishwaukee College Foundation Scholarships. With more than 80 scholarship opportunities available, the Foundation offers financial assistance to help students fund their education. The application period is open Sept. 16-Oct. 15. Additionally, Kish automatically applies scholarships for in-district high school students. The Dual Credit Scholarship is available to students who earned college credit while in high school, and Academic Achievement Scholarships are available for students with qualifying grade-point averages.
https://kish.edu/get-started/apply/index.php
Seniors!! Seats are still available for the Kishwaukee College Campus visit tomorrow, 9/18. Transportation will be provided from RTHS at 8:30am and you will be back to RTHS by 11:00am.
We are taking a small group, so this is the perfect opportunity to see the campus, talk to financial aid and get any questions answered you might have.
Email Mrs. Harvey TONIGHT at Sharvey@rthsd212 to reserve your spot for tomorrows trip.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!!! Volunteers are needed to help out in the Concession Stand during this Friday's Football game at RTHS. Any amount of time you can volunteer would be greatly appreciated and Silver Service Hours will be earned. Contact Ashley Simms at (815)766-1258 or see Mrs. Harvey in the Counseling Center for more info. You may also register on Schoolinks in your Events.
Today we celebrate IT Professionals Day. William Wise CIO, Seth Richolson IT Director,
Ethan James - Technology Support Specialist, Landon Mosely Technology Support Specialist. Dawn Hasz Technology Support Specialist
RTHS - Please remind your child to charge thier Chromebook and bring it tomorrow for the practice ACT test. Recuerde a su hijo que cargue su Chromebook y lo traiga mañana para el examen ACT de práctica. -
Superfans made the trip!
On Wednesday, September 11th the Army National Guard visited our physical education classes and spoke about the benefits of joining. Afterwards, the kids got to participate in plate pulls and some got to complete an obstacle course.
Order Your Official Class Ring and Custom Letter Jacket Now!
Family Order Night
Tuesday, September 17th
5pm to 7pm
In the Cafeteria
Shop and design online at www.HerffJonesIL.com
Please bring your Letters and Numerals to order night!
