During spring break (March 25th & 26th), CAPPO Health will be at RTHS hosting non-invasive cardiovascular testing for our students. If you'd like your student to take advantage of this opportunity, please go to the link below and sign them up. Testing will be in the dance room from 8am-5pm (with a break from 1-2pm) each day. Students can enter through door 15. http://go.cappohealth.com/fmi/webd/Rochelle%20Township%20High%20School
French and Spanish 4 students visited the Art Institute of Chicago today. Students enjoyed a scavenger hunt while taking selfies with the art they’ve studied in class.
Reminder!!! If you are attending Kish in the fall make sure you apply for their Foundation Scholarships. To assist students in applying for the Kishwaukee Foundation Scholarships, an application workshop is being offered at RTHS this Thursday, March 6th at 2:15pm. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is March 17th. Before you can complete this scholarship application, you will need to have completed the following: 1. applied to Kishwaukee College 2. have your application accepted 3. have successfully accessed your "MyKish account". If you have any questions, see your counselor.
This is school social worker week. RTHS want to take this moment to thank Tricia Brummett for all she does helping our kids. School Social Workers play a vital role in supporting students' well-being, academic success, and mental health through counseling, advocacy, and crisis intervention.
It's almost here!! The 2025 ROCHELLE SPRING HIRING EXPO is next Thursday, March 13th. That morning, Juniors and Seniors will meet prospective employers and learn about career paths while experiencing a hiring event. From 12-2 pm, the Expo will be open to area job-seekers to meet with as many as 40 employers with current openings. This event will take place in the Auxiliary Gym at RTHS. Hope to see you there!
Congratulations to the Honorable Mention Award Winners, Denia Rincon and Xavier Villlalobos! Artwork by Jennifer Monroy, Mason Moore, Denia Rincon, Sydney Carmichael and Xavier Villlalobos will be on display at the Rockford Art Museum throughout the month of March.
Location: Rockford Art Museum 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103
Congratulations to the Honorable Mention Award Winners, Denia Rincon and X'Zavier Villlalobos!
Artwork by Jennifer Monroy, Mason Moore, Denia Rincon, and X'Zavier Villlalobos will be on display at the Rockford Art Museum throughout the month of March.
Location:
Rockford Art Museum
711 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103
Seniors!!! Upcoming orientation meetings for RTHS seniors who are planning to enroll in Kish's Diesel Power Technology program for Fall 2025 will be held on Thursday, March 20th, and Monday, March 31st.
See the flyer for more details.. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Professor Mark Engel at mengel1@kish.edu or 815-285-9787.
Announcement link for the week of March 3rd - March 7th:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CWka7D0EBCulhhhFCaUhmis3SRfYbzyDJBkm9arzw2Q/edit#slide=id.g33a83284a6c_0_21
Congratulations to our talented art students. RTHS submitted 50 artworks to be put on display at the Kishwaukee college student art show. Eight students were awarded certificates. Go Hubs!
Sienna Seebach "Impulsive" 3rd - Sculpture
Everyiel Smith "Forgotten memories" 2nd Photography/Digital
Teagan Auld "Torn by Selfworth" 1st - Mixed Media
Denia Rincón "Memory Lane" 1st place - Color Drawing
Kyrie Cragin "Statically Shocked" 1st place - Black & White Drawing
Yana Bartkiv "Imprint of the Ancients" 3rd place - Ceramics
Kathryn Groves- "The Most Beautiful Man to Ever be Mistaken to Be Alive"- Honorable mention- Sculpture
Chris Welter "Lego Guy" Honorable Mention - Sculpture
The Rochelle FFA visited Feed My Starving Children today for a community service event!
Kishwaukee College's One Stop Event is Coming Soon! Students who are attending Kish in the fall of 2025 will have the opportunity to participate in the One Stop Event on April 15th. The One Stop is an all day event that takes place during the students' school hours. Students will have the opportunity to meet with Financial Aid, take placement tests, and attend advising sessions during their visit. Please sign up in the Counseling Center before Spring Break if you plan on attending. Space is limited, so sign up by March 21st.
Congratulations to all of our February KEC program
Student of the Month Winners!
Congratulations Seniors, it’s time to pick up your Cap & Gown!
Cap & Gown Pick Up Day
Friday, March 14th
During Lunch Periods
In the commons
If you have not ordered your Cap & Gown, you must order online Now at HerffJonesIL.com or purchase on delivery day for $50 cash only. No personal checks are accepted.
You can still order Graduation Announcements and other Senior Products online at HerffJonesIL.com. For any questions about delivery, or to place an order over the phone, please call Herff Jones at 815-756-4743.
~Kishwaukee Foundation Scholarship Application Workshop~
Next Thursday, March 6th at 2:15, Kishwaukee College will be at RTHS to help students apply for the Kishwaukee Foundation Scholarships. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is March 17th. Before you can complete this scholarship application, you will need to have completed the following:
1. applied to Kishwaukee College
2. have your application accepted
3. have successfully accessed your "MyKish account"
If you have any questions, see your counselor.
~ RTHS SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP COMPLETION WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED ~
Junior Boys and parents!!!! The American Legion Illinois Premier Boys State is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program in which students learn by doing and become part of the operation of city, county, and state governments. Please see the link for more info and to register: https://illinoisboysstate.org/
Scholarships to cover the cost of the experience are available.
Senior Silver Service Hours Update!
JUNIOR & SENIORS....SIUE (Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville), Augustana College, and Blackburn College will be in the RTHS Counseling Center in March and April to talk to any interested Juniors and Seniors. Sign up on SchooLinks or in the Counseling Center to reserve your seat!
Summer School sign-ups for current RTHS Students begin next week. Watch your email for a link to register and more info. Sign-ups for incoming 9th graders will be at a later date.
