Hey Juniors and Seniors!
Get ready — NIU and UW–Platteville will be visiting RTHS next week!
📅 NIU: Monday - 7th hour
📅 University of Wisconsin–Platteville: Thursday - 1st hour
Don’t miss this chance to learn more about your future options! Reserve your spot on SchooLinks or stop by the Counseling Center today!
RTHS Launches “Dodging Hunger Initiative”! 🥫
Rochelle Township High School is taking aim at food insecurity with a schoolwide food drive and dodgeball tournament to support local families.
📅 Food Drive: Nov. 17–21
Bring nonperishable items by class to the LMC (Freshmen–Breakfast, Sophomores–Lunch, Juniors–Dinner, Seniors–Snacks). Cash donations count too! Winning class gets bragging rights, early release, and picks which admin dresses as a 🦃at the Dodgeball game!
🎯 Dodgeball Game: Nov. 24 @ 6 PM, RTHS Gym
Open to the public—bring food or a donation for entry. Proceeds will help launch the new RTHS Food Pantry and support the Rochelle Christian Food Pantry.
Want to sponsor a team or donate? Contact Tasha Bonnell or Staci Harvey at 815-562-4161. Join us to help DODGE HUNGER!
The seven educators honored this year are:
Bre Baiocco, Hub Project Site Coordinator and District Sub Coordinator
Danica Rogers, Stepping Stones Preschool Classroom Paraprofessional
Jackie Cruz, Central School Special Education Teacher
Angela Meyer, Tilton School 5th Grade Dual Language Teacher
Beth Hahn, Rochelle Middle School 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Eva Lenkaitis, Rochelle Township High School Spanish Teacher
Brandon Krantz, Ogle County Educational Cooperative Special Education Teacher at RTHS
Check this press release for more information about the educators receiving this honor. https://bit.ly/3JnwgwX
Congrats again to these seven educators and to all the members of our teams helping our students grow and prepare for their tomorrow.
YOU'RE INVITED to an evening with WIU: Rockford Area
Western Illinois University Undergraduate Admissions is excited to share updates about WIU with you during this informal opportunity to mingle and enjoy refreshments with local High School counselors, WIU Alumni, and prospective students. We look forward to seeing you at the Nicholas Garden Conservatory at 5:30 p.m on November 25.
Link to register: https://form.jotform.com/252234918725158
Dual Credit & Dual Enrollment — Take college-level courses at your high school or Kish and earn both high school and college credit, saving time and money.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) — Explore career-focused programs through Kish and the Kishwaukee Education Consortium (KEC).
Early College Program — Motivated juniors and seniors can work toward an associate degree while still in high school. Specialized tracks like the Engineering, Math & Science Academy (EMSA) support students in pre-engineering, pre-professional and pre-nursing paths. Learn more at upcoming Information Sessions:
In-person: 6-7 pm Thursday, Nov. 13, at Kishwaukee College, C1121
Virtual: 6-7 pm Wednesday, Jan. 21, via Zoom
All-In Tuition — Budgeting for your education has never been easier. All fees and textbook costs are included in the tuition price at Kish. You pay one cost with no surprises and have everything you need for class on day one.
With so many opportunities, find out why Kishwaukee College is the place for you. Learn more at kish.edu/creditinhs.
Scan the QR Code or click on the link below to order your Yearbook today! Any questions please email Tatler@rthsd212.org.
https://yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome
Help support the Brandon Dodrill Memorial Foundation by dining in or carrying out at Red Robin in Rockford on November 10th. The foundation provides scholarships for our RTHS Seniors.
The attached flyer contains information and the registration link for the sessions. More information can be found on their website at kish.edu/earlycollege.
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Up to 1,200 new U.S. Hagan Scholarships can be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year. Check out the link for more info and the application. Application is due 12/1/25.
https://haganscholarships.org/application/
