Rochester High School

08/21/2026

WE'RE SO BACK!

Rocket TV returns TONIGHT as our Varsity Football team takes on Moline! 🏈

📍 AT Moline
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
📺 Watch live at rocketlivetv.com

08/20/2026

RHS Daily Announcements - 8.20.26

ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTSThursday, August 20, 2026

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IMPORTANT DATES
8/20/26 - College Now Student Meeting - 9:30 a.m. - Auditorium
8/20/26 - CACC Classes Start Today
8/24/26 - HS Open House - 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Link to Info)
8/25/26 - HS/JH School Pictures - (See Info Below)
8/27/26 - FCA Meeting - 7:00 a.m. - RAC Team Room
9/7/26 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day9/11/26 - Mid Quarter First Quarter
9/13/26 - Senior Paint Your Parking Spo...

ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTSThursday, August 20, 2026Follow RHS on our page or Major Events CalendarIMPORTANT DATES8/20/26 - College Now Student Meeting - 9:30 a.m. - Au...

08/19/2026

RHS Daily Announcements - 8.19.26

ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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IMPORTANT DATES
8/19/26 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - District Office
8/20/26 - College Now Student Meeting - 9:30 a.m. - Auditorium
8/24/26 - HS Open House - 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Link to Info)
8/25/26 - HS/JH School Pictures - (See Info Below)
9/7/26 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
9/11/26 - Mid Quarter First Quarter
9/13/26 - Senior Paint Your Parking Spot (See Info Belo...

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08/18/2026

RHS Daily Announcements - 8.18.26

ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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IMPORTANT DATES
8/19/26 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - District Office
8/20/26 - College Now Student Meeting - 9:30 a.m. - Auditorium
8/24/26 - HS Open House - 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Link to Info)
8/25/26 - HS/JH School Pictures - (See Info Below)
9/7/26 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
9/11/26 - Mid Quarter First Quarter
9/13/26 - Senior Paint Your Parking Spot (See Info Below)...

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08/18/2026

And just like that, we're back!

08/16/2026

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! Tomorrow marks the official first day of school for our students, and we could not be more excited to welcome everyone back into our buildings.

As we kick off this new school year, please keep in mind that the first week always brings extra traffic, adjusted routines, and brief delays especially with busing, drop-off, and pick-up. We kindly ask for your patience, flexibility, and grace during these first few days as our students, families, bus drivers, and staff adjust to the new routines.

Please do your part by staying alert in school zones, allowing extra time for morning and afternoon travel, and following the designated drop-off and pick-up procedures at each school.

Thank you for your partnership, support, and dedication to making this school year a smooth and successful launch for all our students.

Go Rockets!!

08/14/2026

Show your school pride with the brand-new Rochester Junior/Senior High PTO Apparel Store! Find gear for students, families, alumni, and Rocket fans of all ages.

Order by September 4, 2026 for FREE delivery to the school!

Out of town or need it fast? Select ship-to-home at checkout.

Shop now ➡ https://rochesterpto.itemorder.com/shop/home/

08/10/2026

Rockets,

This morning, we were notified by administration at Decatur Eisenhower High School that they have forfeited their varsity football season due to lack of numbers. This means our game at home vs Eisenhower on September 4 has been canceled. The RHS athletic department is vigorously searching for a replacement opponent, both in and outside of Illinois. Given how close we are to the start of the football season, finding a team to play us may prove difficult, but we will do everything we can to fill that vacancy in our schedule and avoid having a 'BYE' in week 3. We will keep the community updated.

-Mr. Hawkins

08/07/2026

Happy Friday, Rockets! 🚀

There's just something about PE on a Friday, right? Let's meet the team that makes it happen all year long: our Physical Education Department!

Grades 7-8: Andrew Kelley, Derrick Nelson
Grades 9-12: Megan Hawkins, Derek Leonard, Lindsay Schneider

So if you don't see them in the gym, check the sidelines, the track, the court, or under the lights on Friday night! This crew shows up everywhere for our Rockets. 🧡

08/06/2026

Rocket Launch was a success! 🚀

Thank you to everyone who helped welcome our incoming 7th graders, freshmen, and new students to the Rochester family today. Thank you also to our Rocket Crew, Drumline, Cheer, and Poms for bringing the energy and helping us launch into a great year the Rocket way. 🧡

None of this comes together without a lot of planning behind the scenes, so let's properly introduce the two people behind it: meet our Assistant Principals, Bridgette Rezba and Matt Lauber!

Welcome to the family, Rockets!