Students in Mr. Baker's Human Anatomy and Physiology II course had the opportunity to learn from some special visitors last week! Rochelle Community Hospital teamed up with RTHS to get 9 different guest speakers in front of students to discuss different career paths they could take within the field of medicine.
A big THANK YOU goes out to: Christine Carter (Educator), Eric Van Hise (Materials Management Manager), Emily Cavazos (RN), Cherie Hayes (RN), Ronny Alvarez (Lead Medical Lab Scientist), Tracey Busby (Multi-Specialty Manager), Joy Miller (Radiology Manager), Sandra Curatola (Surgery RN), Brenndon Garcia (Human Resources) and Dr. Delisca (Orthopedic Surgeon).
Announcement link for the week of Feb 24th - Feb 28th:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CWka7D0EBCulhhhFCaUhmis3SRfYbzyDJBkm9arzw2Q/edit#slide=id.g3396556ee5f_2_5
Student Council visited Liberty Village in Rochelle today to play volleyball with some of the residents! The students assembled and donated goody bags for all of the residents. We had a lot of fun on our visit!
SILVER SERVICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!!!
Are you interested in the Education Field? Join us on April 11th for a motivational day at the Education Symposium at Sauk Valley where you will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions, explore higher education options at a college fair, and gain valuable insights from experienced educators. Please see Mrs. Flanagan in A109 for more information and to sign up. Transportation and lunch will be provided.
The 182nd Airlift Wing Career Exploration Day is April 15th from 9 am to 1:30 pm. Explore different career paths within the military and your community while getting hands-on, interactive experiences with different military career fields. Check out the flyer for more info and scan the QR code to RSVP.
The employment outlook for skilled trade workers is strong, with demand across the industries expected to continue to grow to meet employers’ needs. Now is an excellent time to enter these fields, with union tradespeople earning over $120,000 annually after a
five-year paid apprenticeship. Trade unions also offer benefits like low-cost healthcare, pensions, 401K plans, and continued education.
Mrs. Jacobs had the opportunity to take a group of students to the 2025 Building Trades Career Expo at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 23 Training Center in Rockford today. The students explored construction careers in the skilled trades and learned about world-class apprenticeship programs. Students were able to participate in hands-on construction activities and demonstrations.
~ https://findyourtrade.org/ ~
#RTHSTRADES
Congratulations to RTHS teacher, Mrs. Beth Mock. She was nominated for the Those who Excel and won "Award of Excellence"
To receive the Award of Excellence, the most prestigious of the Those Who Excel honors, educators must have demonstrated a commitment to equity and to the success of all students. They regularly collaborate with colleagues, students, and families to create positive school cultures. They are lifelong learners who connect their schools to the community at large and who inspire other education professionals within and beyond their schools.
Congrats Mrs. Mock
Announcement link for the week of Feb. 18th - Feb 21st:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CWka7D0EBCulhhhFCaUhmis3SRfYbzyDJBkm9arzw2Q/edit?usp=sharing
REMINDER!! Kishwaukee College is a great next step for your future. Come see for yourself. Attend Kish’s VISIT DAY this coming 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.
Tomorrow, Saturday February 15, is SRO Appreciation Day. Thank you to Officer Jim to making our school safe. We appreciate all you do!
SENIORS!!! Just 4 weeks until the applications for most of our local scholarships are due. Make sure you take advantage of these opportunities to help finance your future education. You can find a listing of the scholarships available on our website under the Counseling Center tab and Scholarship links or on Schoolinks under "FINANCES". Be sure to check them out and get them completed and submitted. Last year over $175,000 in local scholarships were awarded to the Class of 2024. Please see your counselor or Mrs. Harvey with any questions.
RTHS would like to congratulate the January Rotary Student of the month, Hailey Bunger. Hailey is a junior who has accumulated 464 Silver Service volunteer hours over her time here at RTHS. Hailey helps out whenever and wherever she is needed. Just some of her volunteer hours have come from helping at the Lions Club pancake breakfast, Little League concessions, Little League baseball and softball practices, REC basketball practices, Show Choir competition, Eswood pork chop dinners, garage sales for the elderly, Operation Christmas Child, Salvation Army bell ringer and the Lindenwood and Rochelle Food pantries. Hailey also volunteers her time at St. Paul Lutheran School and Church working sporting events and helping with registration, Sunday school, and VBS. She has also volunteered as a VBS group leader at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Faith Lutheran Church, and First Presbyterian Church. Somehow Hailey also finds time to be a member of the Interact Club, Speech Team, RTHS and City bands and helps her teachers out whenever she can. She uses her study hall hour to volunteer as a Counseling Center monitor where she is always ready and willing to help out however she can. Mrs. Harvey says that she is a very responsible, courteous and conscientious student who strives to be the best that she can be.
Congratulations Hailey! Thank you for having a servant’s heart. You make a difference in our school and community.
Interested in becoming a pharmacist? The Illinois Rural Health Association is holding a virtual panel discussion on Thursday, February 27 from 7-8 pm. Participation is free but registration is required. REGISTER with the following link:
https://bit.ly/42PmESQ
School as normal, changes after school. See link for details / La escuela es normal, cambio después de la escuela. Ver enlace por más detalles: https://bit.ly/4aWpqaN
Mr. Smith, along with his student teacher Mr. Major, are having Freshman Biology students sample areas around RTHS for bacterial growth. Can't wait to see the results!
Announcement link for the week of Feb 10th - Feb 14th:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CWka7D0EBCulhhhFCaUhmis3SRfYbzyDJBkm9arzw2Q/edit?usp=sharing
The RTHS speech team team finished 3rd out of 10.
Performance in the Round (Regional Champions):
- Cast: Hailey Bunger, Austin Cruz, Kara Hull, Mercy Hunley, Abby Losoya, Sophia Losoya, Pedro Rosales, Alayna Smardo, Alex Soto, Sophia Stein, Aletheia Venuso, Lydia Von Haden
-Derek Swartz - Humorous Interpretation - Regional Champion
- Z Brizuela - Poetry Reading - Regional Champion
Others advancing in their events:
Bobbie Henning in Original Comedy
Connor Macklin in Impromptu Speaking
Noah LeFevre and Bobbie Henning in Dramatic Duet Acting
Z Brizuela in Original Oratory
Isabella Biggs in Prose Reading
Lucas Smardo in Informative Speaking
Emma Kennay in Special Occasion Speaking
SILVER SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!!! Rochelle CCSD 231 is excited to host our first Ties and Tiaras Family Dance on Friday, March 7th from 6:00-8:00pm at Central School. While preparations are underway, we are in need of volunteers to make this event a success!
Please use the attached Google Form to sign up :Ties and Tiaras Volunteer Form - https://bit.ly/4hKeOhu
~ Communication to confirm the times and tasks you have signed up for will go out a few days prior to the Ties and Tiaras Family Dance.
Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Celeste Canfield with any questions @ ccanfield@d231.rochelle.net
