Oportunidades de credito doble en RTHS
Announcement link for the week of January 27th - 31st: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CWka7D0EBCulhhhFCaUhmis3SRfYbzyDJBkm9arzw2Q/edit#slide=id.g3299eb35b90_1_8
This week's Hub Award winner is Xitlali Brizuela. We can't thank Xitlali enough for the example she sets in the classroom. She is always engaged, carrying on high-level classroom discussions, and being kind to her fellow classmates. She is truly a role model for every class that she is in. We greatly appreciate all Xitlali does for RTHS.
Have you ever considered a career in the beauty industry or are curious about cosmetology? If so, join us at an Open House at Hair Professionals Career College in Sycamore on Wednesday, February 26th @ 6PM. Please RSVP by Text (708)-430-1755 or Email Mclaudio@hairpros.edu.
Kishwaukee College is a great next step for your future. Come see for yourself. Attend Kish’s VISIT DAY on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17th to learn about their transfer, health and career technology programs. This event also covers Kish’s support services, financial aid and scholarships, student involvement, athletics and more. This President’s Day, tour their facilities, meet faculty and staff, and hear from local students who chose Kish. For more information or to register, visit kish.edu/visitday.
Announcement link for the week of Jan 22nd-Jan24th: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CWka7D0EBCulhhhFCaUhmis3SRfYbzyDJBkm9arzw2Q/edit#slide=id.g3234db2c90e_0_6
"School is cancelled for tomorrow due to extreme cold | Cancelan clases mañana por frío extremo: https://bit.ly/3WsCI8W"
Good luck to our Rochelle FFA Horse Judging Team as they compete at the Eureka FFA Invitational judging contest today!
Juniors and Seniors! The University of Wisconsin ~Platteville will be visiting the RTHS Counseling Center on Thursday, January 30th during 1st hour. Sign up in the Counseling Center OR register under EVENTS on Schoolinks to reserve your seat.
Link to Schoolinks: https://app.schoolinks.com/dashboard
The annual American Legion 2025 Americanism Essay Contest is underway. This year's prompt is: What is my favorite National Memorial or Monument? Essays are due to the Counseling Center by February 7th. Cash prizes are available. See Mrs. Harvey in the Counseling Center to pick up a packet and for more information.
Link for more info: https://www.illegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Americanism-Essay-Contest-2025.pdf
SENIORS! Scholarship Season is here! CFNIL, Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, offers many scholarships to area students. Check out the following if you are interested in pursuing a degree in visual arts or are planning on going into a skilled trade. Applications close on February 1, 2025.
*Betty Harlan Memorial Art Scholarship Application: ~https://www.cfnil.org/scholarships/betty-harlan-memorial-art-scholarship
*Daniel Edwards Memorial Skilled Trade Application:
~https://www.cfnil.org/scholarships/daniel-edwards-memorial-scholarship
RTHS would like to congratulate sophomore Taylor Rogers for receiving the Rochelle Rotary Service Above Self Award for December. Taylor has already recorded 399 Silver Service community volunteer hours at RTHS! She has been a Hope Chest volunteer, worked concessions at the RTHS Sectional Speech meet, participated in Make a Difference Day, helped at the 2 Ton Holiday Food Drive Box distribution, and has spent many hours as a Library Assistant at the Rochelle Public Library. Taylor is also a member of the RTHS Student Council and was the Cross Country manager this fall. Her teachers fully endorse her for this honor saying she is, “highly motivated, responsible and focused. She strives to be successful academically and pushes herself to be her best.” Keep up the great work Taylor! We can’t wait to see what the rest of your high school years, and beyond, have in store for you. Taylor received a full scholarship to participate in RYLA, Rotary Youth Leadership Academy, held in Oregon in May. Pictured in group photo left to right: Staci Harvey (RTHS Career Coordinator), Colfay Pointer (RTHS Counselor), Jen Hardin (Focus House, Rochelle Rotary Board), Taylor Rogers (recipient), Sarah Flanagan (Rochelle Library and Rotary secretary), and Dr. Chris Lewis (RTHS Principal).
SENIORS and PARENTS OF SENIORS ~ RTHS will be holding a FAFSA completion workshop TONIGHT, January 9th, from 5-6:30 PM in the RTHS Library. Please enter through the NE Teachers' Entrance Door #9. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP using the following link: *RSVP LINK: https://bit.ly/4hY3D5X ~ For more information on what needs to be done BEFORE the workshop and what you need to BRING TO the workshop, please click on this link *LINK TO INFO LETTERS (English and Spanish): https://bit.ly/3Z8xT5e.
fafsa workshop 1/9/25
Looking to earn Silver Service Volunteer Hours? Eswood School is looking for YOU! Scan the QR code for more information and to sign up to help at the Eswood School Girls Basketball Concession stand, beginning 1/21/25. Several dates are available.
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SENIORS and PARENTS OF SENIORS ~ RTHS will be holding a FAFSA completion workshop on January 9th from 5-6:30 PM in the RTHS Library. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP using the following link: *RSVP LINK: https://bit.ly/4hY3D5X ~ For more information on what needs to be done BEFORE the workshop and what you need to BRING TO the workshop, please click on this link *LINK TO INFO LETTERS (English and Spanish): https://bit.ly/3Z8xT5e.
The Rochelle School Districts are looking to hire an executive assistant for both districts. If you are interested in learning more about the open position, check out this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/180xwpzsIhmgf18DJhUdgDHTkkP4Jfp1pYA520RcMZjs/edit?tab=t.0
Please read the letter about Fall and Spring PreAct and ACT testing. https://bit.ly/4gLZ65c
During spring break, Cappo Health will be partnering with RTHS to provide voluntary, on-site, diagnostic testing for cardiovascular abnormalities. This testing is designed to preventatively identify potential heart health concerns in students. Additional details, including testing eligibility, costs, and how to sign up, will be provided as we start the new year.
The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is 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.
Anyone interested in attending Kishwaukee College or any other college or university in Fall 2025, Spring 2026 or Summer 2026 is encouraged to file their FAFSA as early as possible.
Kish’s Financial Aid office can help you through the FAFSA process and Alternative Application during regular office hours from 8 am-4 pm Monday-Thursday in C2100. Spanish assistance is available. Contact finaid@kish.edu or visit kish.edu/financialaid for more information.
For more information on FAFSA, please visit www.fafsa.gov.
RTHS will be holding a FAFSA completion workshop on January 9th from 5-6:30 PM. If you are planning on attending please RSVP using the following link: *RSVP LINK: https://bit.ly/4hY3D5X *LINK TO INFO LETTERS (English and Spanish): https://bit.ly/3Z8xT5e
