MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
GOOD MORNING RHS – TODAY IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 12th.
There will be a softball callout today during homeroom in the old weight room.
There will be a baseball callout Thursday during homeroom in the old weight room.
There will be a girl’s tennis callout during homeroom Thursday in Mr. Atkinson’s classroom
Equal Opportunity Employer. Rochester School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identify, disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, or any other basis prohibited by law.
FCA will be meeting this Friday at 7am in the FACS room.
- The Old Rochester Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, homelessness or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities.
- Rochester High School- Ms. Frisby: Home AP Lang LA 10 Resources Archived Classes 2020-21 AP Lang Summer Reading Office Hours (optional).
- Rochester Cyber Program. Rochester Area School District's cyber program has been in existence for almost twenty years. If you are interested in learning more about our Rochester Cyber Academy (RCA), please click for more information.
- Enrollment, Registration, and Records - Rochester Public Schools is a high performing public school district located in the middle of South-Eastern Minnesota and spans 218 square miles. School Year 2020-2021.
Auditions for Shrek the Musical will be January 11th and 12th from 3-6pm. Please contact Brittany Pearcy or Lisa McMillen to be added to the RHS Drama Club Canvas Course. Audition forms and rehearsal schedule will all be posted on Canvas.
Attention Seniors:
The following scholarship applications are available on the guidance webpage...
-Indiana 4-H Foundation
-Psi Iota Xi Literature Scholarship
-RHS Memorial Scholarship
-Fulton County REMC
-Fulton County Pork Producers
-Spanish Club
The guidance webpage is updated frequently, so keep your eye on it for more scholarship opportunities!
If you have any questions, see Mrs. Bauch in the guidance office.
Good Luck tonight to the swim team again Tippy Valley
BE PROUD, DO RIGHT, TREAT EVERYONE WITH RESPECT. BE A ZEBRA. HAVE A TERRIFIC TUESDAY!
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Food Delivery
For the 2020-2021 school year, school meals may be delivered to students enrolled in the school district but not present on the school campus, as long as the meals are requested by the parent/guardian. For meal delivery, we must have your permission to share your information with Rochester Staff and volunteers who are making deliveries. Please email if you want school meal deliveries and approve to share your information with Rochester Staff and volunteers. You may also request to pick up meals at Rochester High School at the Zebby doors. In your email response, please provide the name of each child that you are requesting meals for and the school they normally attend. Also provide the address where deliveries should be made. Please note, meals can only be provided to students who are currently enrolled in the school district. These meals will be charged to your students lunch account accordingly. Deliveries will run August 17 through August 21 for all students, and will continue for virtual students after school resumes on August 24. To place your food request call Kathy Wilkinson at 574-223-2159 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3 p.m. Thursday, August 13.
Rochester High School's Virtual Plan
Rochester High School new student registration dates areMon., July 27 - Thurs., July 30 from 8am-3pm. Appointments will need to be scheduled with your students counselor: Ms. Lisa Andrews, grades 10 & 12; Mrs. Tara Seuferer, grades 9 & 11. Please be sure to bring your students birth certificate, social security card, and proof of residency. You can schedule an appointment via email or call 223-2176.
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Tara.Seuferer@zebras.net
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General Information
Grades 9-12 Principal - 1
2018-2019 School Population Assistant Principal - 1
493 students Counselors - 2
263 male Media Specialist - 1
230 female Nurse - 1
Teachers - 36 Secretaries - 5
SAT Scores
Class of
Grads
# Testing
Avg. Critical Reading
Avg. Math
Avg. Total Score
2012
125 83- (66%)
458 468 926 2013 129 85- (66%)
484 537 1021 2014 125 76- (61%)
479 477 956 2015 115 79- (69%)
485 490 975 2016 132 76- (58%)
475 472 947 2017 120 81- (68%)
521 507 1028 2018 145 83- (57%)
534 518 1058 2019 138 75- (54%)
535 502 1037
138 Graduates
Average SAT score for Top Ten Students –1203
Academic & Technical Honors Diploma Recipients - 13
Academic Honors Diploma Recipients – 32
Technical Honors - 0
Core 40 Diploma Recipients – 73
General Diplomas - 16
Certificates - 4
Future Plans:
4 - year college - 47.1%
2 - year college - 7.2%
Voc/Tech college - 5.8%
Work - 17.4%
Military - 8%
Undecided - 14.5%
- Zebra New Tech High applies to all four grade levels. But more than 'new tech', RHS strives to meet student needs. Great opportunities exist for students in all areas:
- Studying Biomedical Science in our science department
- Studying Spanish or Chinese to improve foreign language speaking and listening skills
- Studying World Languages while also gaining an understanding for the cultural aspect
- Studying engineering in our Project Lead The Way curriculum
- Learning 21st Century Skills in all classes (collaboration, work ethics, oral presentation, written communication, research, technology)
- Vocational courses leading to certification in designated areas
- Fine arts (art and music) and practical arts (agriculture and family and consumer science)
- Over 30 classes to earn dual credit for high school and college
American students are falling behind the rest of the world. As educators, students and parents we need to rededicate ourselves to excellence. A stronger partnership needs to exist between parents and educators. Please check your student's status using Harmony (report cards and attendance) and Echo. For Echo, the day to day organizational system used by students, use your student's login and password to check assignments, due dates and daily grades.As educators we need to communicate with parents when students are excelling or struggling. Our focus must be on student success.
Food Delivery
For the 2020-2021 school year, school meals may be delivered to students enrolled in the school district but not present on the school campus, as long as the meals are requested by the parent/guardian. For meal delivery, we must have your permission to share your information with Rochester Staff and volunteers who are making deliveries. Please email if you want school meal deliveries and approve to share your information with Rochester Staff and volunteers. You may also request to pick up meals at Rochester High School at the Zebby doors. In your email response, please provide the name of each child that you are requesting meals for and the school they normally attend. Also provide the address where deliveries should be made. Please note, meals can only be provided to students who are currently enrolled in the school district. These meals will be charged to your students lunch account accordingly. Deliveries will run August 17 through August 21 for all students, and will continue for virtual students after school resumes on August 24. To place your food request call Kathy Wilkinson at 574-223-2159 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3 p.m. Thursday, August 13.
Rochester High School's Virtual PlanRochester High School new student registration dates areMon., July 27 - Thurs., July 30 from 8am-3pm. Appointments will need to be scheduled with your students counselor: Ms. Lisa Andrews, grades 10 & 12; Mrs. Tara Seuferer, grades 9 & 11. Please be sure to bring your students birth certificate, social security card, and proof of residency. You can schedule an appointment via email or call 223-2176.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tara.Seuferer@zebras.net
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
General Information
Grades 9-12 Principal - 1
2018-2019 School Population Assistant Principal - 1
493 students Counselors - 2
263 male Media Specialist - 1
230 female Nurse - 1
Teachers - 36 Secretaries - 5
SAT ScoresClass of Grads # Testing Avg. Critical Reading Avg. Math Avg. Total Score 2012 125 83- (66%) 458 468 926 2013 129 85- (66%) 484 537 1021 2014 125 76- (61%) 479 477 956 2015 115 79- (69%) 485 490 975 2016 132 76- (58%) 475 472 947 2017 120 81- (68%) 521 507 1028 2018 145 83- (57%) 534 518 1058 2019 138 75- (54%) 535 502 1037
138 Graduates
Average SAT score for Top Ten Students –1203Academic & Technical Honors Diploma Recipients - 13Academic Honors Diploma Recipients – 32
Technical Honors - 0
Core 40 Diploma Recipients – 73
General Diplomas - 16
Certificates - 4
Future Plans:
4 - year college - 47.1%
2 - year college - 7.2%
Voc/Tech college - 5.8%
Work - 17.4%
Military - 8%
Undecided - 14.5%- Zebra New Tech High applies to all four grade levels. But more than 'new tech', RHS strives to meet student needs. Great opportunities exist for students in all areas:
- Studying Biomedical Science in our science department
- Studying Spanish or Chinese to improve foreign language speaking and listening skills
- Studying World Languages while also gaining an understanding for the cultural aspect
- Studying engineering in our Project Lead The Way curriculum
- Learning 21st Century Skills in all classes (collaboration, work ethics, oral presentation, written communication, research, technology)
- Vocational courses leading to certification in designated areas
- Fine arts (art and music) and practical arts (agriculture and family and consumer science)
- Over 30 classes to earn dual credit for high school and college
American students are falling behind the rest of the world. As educators, students and parents we need to rededicate ourselves to excellence. A stronger partnership needs to exist between parents and educators. Please check your student's status using Harmony (report cards and attendance) and Echo. For Echo, the day to day organizational system used by students, use your student's login and password to check assignments, due dates and daily grades.As educators we need to communicate with parents when students are excelling or struggling. Our focus must be on student success. - Studying Biomedical Science in our science department
Parent Faqs During COVID-19
Rochester High School Illinois
Financial aid help available on mobile app | |||||
New college students and those returning for the 2019-2020 school year can now fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form from their smartphones. The My Student Aid app can be used to complete the FAFSA or check federal student aid history. Not only is this convenient, but it is also beneficial to those who may rely on their phones for internet access. The FAFSA is a form that needs to be filed annually to determine financial aid eligibility for college students and those planning to attend school. Regardless of income level, every college student should file a FAFSA each year. The deadline for filing for the 2019-2020 academic year is April 15, 2019. The FAFSA can also be filled out online at www.fafsa.gov. If you need assistance submitting the application, call 1-800-4FED-AID. |
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