Parents and fans, please join our RTHS Superfans in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink at Friday night’s game. Let’s fill the stands with pink and show our support for a great cause! 💗#weRhubs #10Strong
Rochelle Township High School proudly congratulates Wyatt Worthington and Kyler Dickson on being selected as recipients of this year’s Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Awards, respectively.
These esteemed honors are awarded to seniors who demonstrate exemplary citizenship in their homes, schools, and communities. Wyatt and Kyler have consistently shown outstanding leadership, character, service, and patriotism—qualities that define the spirit of these awards.
Selected by both their teachers and peers, they stand out as individuals who embody these values to an exceptional degree. Wyatt and Kyler will be formally recognized with certificates during the RTHS Honors Night in May.
These esteemed honors are awarded to seniors who demonstrate exemplary citizenship in their homes, schools, and communities. Wyatt and Kyler have consistently shown outstanding leadership, character, service, and patriotism—qualities that define the spirit of these awards.
Selected by both their teachers and peers, they stand out as individuals who embody these values to an exceptional degree. Wyatt and Kyler will be formally recognized with certificates during the RTHS Honors Night in May.
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Trades Exploration Day at DHS this Wednesday from 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM. It's free to attend, and the event will have representatives from many local businesses as well as city departments (Fire, Police, Public Works, etc.) on hand to talk to students and any interested community members about potential career paths as well as current job openings.
Juniors and Seniors! Next week's RTHS college visit lineup includes Western Illinois University visiting on Tuesday, 10/21 and University of Chicago (UIC) on Wednesday, 10.22. Sign up on SchooLinks or in the Counseling Center to reserve your seat!
The REC Center in Rochelle is hosting a FREE Life Lessons 101 session featuring an RTHS Guidance Counselor on Tuesday, October 21st at 5:30. This session will provide tips for applying for a job, writing a resume and acing an interview. No need to to sign up, just stop in to learn helpful hints for your next job search.
What a great way to start our Friday with a Renaissance Breakfast! Congrats to all the nominees, and thank you to everyone who pitched in or showed their support.
Make sure to make your meal matter today, Oct. 16th, at the Culver's in Rochelle!
Rochelle Township High School is proud to announce that Mark Green, a senior at RTHS, has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, they placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.3 million students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
RTHS extends heartfelt congratulations to Mark Green and his family for this outstanding achievement.
Approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, they placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.3 million students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
RTHS extends heartfelt congratulations to Mark Green and his family for this outstanding achievement.
The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now 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.
Students planning to attend Kishwaukee College or any college in Fall 2026, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027 should submit the FAFSA early. Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so early submission maximizes funding opportunities.
Kishwaukee College’s Financial Aid Office offers support with the FAFSA and the Alternative Application. Visit the Office 8 am-4 pm Monday-Thursday in C2100 for assistance, including Spanish-language support. Contact finaid@kish.edu or visit kish.edu/financialaid for details.
To learn more or complete the FAFSA, visit studentaid.gov.
Students planning to attend Kishwaukee College or any college in Fall 2026, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027 should submit the FAFSA early. Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so early submission maximizes funding opportunities.
Kishwaukee College’s Financial Aid Office offers support with the FAFSA and the Alternative Application. Visit the Office 8 am-4 pm Monday-Thursday in C2100 for assistance, including Spanish-language support. Contact finaid@kish.edu or visit kish.edu/financialaid for details.
To learn more or complete the FAFSA, visit studentaid.gov.
Kishwaukee College will be hosting two Open Houses this week. If you are interested in exploring career-focused or health-related programs at Kish, check these out.:
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) OPEN HOUSE
Date: Wednesday, October 15
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: The Caukin Building – Enter through Door C1 or Door C23
Students can meet instructors, tour state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, and learn about programs in skilled trades, technology, and applied sciences.
Registration Link: kish.edu/cte
HEALTH CAREERS OPEN HOUSE
Date: Thursday, October 16
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: The Terry and Sherrie Martin Health Careers Wing, Malta Campus (enter through Door 56)
Students will have the opportunity to connect with faculty and current students, tour labs and classrooms, and learn more about programs in nursing, emergency services, and other health-related fields.
Registration Link: kish.edu/hsopenhouse
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) OPEN HOUSE
Date: Wednesday, October 15
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: The Caukin Building – Enter through Door C1 or Door C23
Students can meet instructors, tour state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, and learn about programs in skilled trades, technology, and applied sciences.
Registration Link: kish.edu/cte
HEALTH CAREERS OPEN HOUSE
Date: Thursday, October 16
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: The Terry and Sherrie Martin Health Careers Wing, Malta Campus (enter through Door 56)
Students will have the opportunity to connect with faculty and current students, tour labs and classrooms, and learn more about programs in nursing, emergency services, and other health-related fields.
Registration Link: kish.edu/hsopenhouse
Picture retakes are October 22nd for RTHS. If your student has not taken a picture, make sure to have them take one regardless if they are ordering. Order forms can be found in the main office.
Make sure to join Culver's of Rochelle in supporting Dylan this Thursday October 16th! Culvers will be donating 10% of all proceeds to Dylan and his family.
Tomorrow 10/9 will be an opportunity for students to meet with their teachers during Flex time. All teachers will be available for help. Encourage your students to get help as needed from their teachers.
Upcoming College Visits to RTHS. Sign up on SchooLinks or in the Counseling Center to reserve your seat today!
Seniors! Just a reminder that RTHS will be hosting a FAFSA Completion Workshop this Wednesday, 10/8, from 6-7:30 pm to assist you and your parents/guardians with all things FAFSA including filling out the FAFSA online. Please see the attached letters and RSVP if you plan to attend. Assistance will be available in English and Spanish.
LINK TO LETTER: https://bit.ly/3Z8xT5e
LINK TO RSVP FORM: https://forms.gle/eeEsdNXUP6yjQCwo8
Congratulations to the Rochelle FFA Ag Sales team who placed first at the Section 2 Ag Sales Career Development Event Wednesday night at AFC. These ladies will now move on to the District competition in Geneseo later this month.
Kishwaukee College will be at RTHS on Monday, October 6th during 7th hour to talk to any interested Juniors and Seniors. Sign up in the Counseling Center or on SchooLinks to reserve your seat today!
Juniors and Seniors,
This week's lineup for college visits to RTHS include:
Monmouth College on Wednesday, 10/1, during 2nd hour
Blackburn College on Friday, 10/3, during 5th hour.
Take some time to attend these visits to see what options are available for your future.
Sign up in the Counseling Center or on SchooLinks to reserve your seat today!
Scan the QR code to sign up on SchooLinks.
This week's lineup for college visits to RTHS include:
Monmouth College on Wednesday, 10/1, during 2nd hour
Blackburn College on Friday, 10/3, during 5th hour.
Take some time to attend these visits to see what options are available for your future.
Sign up in the Counseling Center or on SchooLinks to reserve your seat today!
Scan the QR code to sign up on SchooLinks.
SENIORS! The Counselors, along with an ISAC representative, will be available in the Counseling Center during two October Flex Thursdays for seniors who would like additional assistance with the college application process. Those dates are 10/9 and 10/23 from 2:15-3:00. If you are interested in attending one of the sessions, please RSVP by checking your email for a link or scanning the QR code on the flyer.
