We are happy to invite our Rockridge-area Veterans to our 2022 RHS Veterans' Day Celebration on Friday, November 11th!
The day will begin with a breakfast from 7:00-8:00 am in the RHS Cafeteria. Breakfast is provided by the Rockridge FFA Chapter.
We will then conduct an assembly in the Auditorium starting at approximately 8:15 am. The assembly will feature performances by the RHS Choir, a Flag Folding Ceremony by the FFA Officers, patriotic readings by students, and a performance by the RHS Dance Team.
The assembly will be streamed on YouTube Live for all of our district classrooms and for anyone unable to attend in person. That link will be shared closer to date.
We ask Veterans and their guests to please RSVP by clicking this form https://bit.ly/3slFfm6 or by calling the RHS Office at 309-793-8020.
Please take note of the upcoming dates!
Representatives of CBI Bank & Trust were on hand at the varsity football game on October 14th to make their annual Rocket Nation Donation of $2,500. Pictured are CBI representatives Joyce Hildebrandt, Diane Coulter, and Kody Johnson along with RHS Athletic Director Daphne Graves.
Since 2015, the Bank and the School have been partners in the "Rocket Nation" Program, an annual donation program that CBI Bank & Trust is proud to continue. These funds are used at the sole discretion of the school to pay for special, unbudgeted needs. Since 2015 the bank has donated $31,945 to RHS!
We thank the staff at CBI Bank & Trust for their continued support of Rocket Nation!
The National Honor Society is happy to announce we are now ready to take your Rocket Closet need requests online via the link below. We will also be open after school until 4:30 PM on the following days: Oct. 17, Nov. 7, Nov. 21, Dec. 5, Dec. 19. Anyone is welcome to stop by during that time.
Our closet is a completely free resource for all community members to access.
If you are in need of personal hygiene products or school supplies, please use the link to request any helpful items, and we will work to get it to you discreetly - https://bit.ly/3yOrfVz
The Marching Rockets are performing on a chilly night in Rock Island!!
The Edgington Evangelical Presbyterian Church is collecting gently used coats, hats, mittens, and scarves to help those in need in our community. If you have any to share, please drop them off at the Edgington Church by Nov 12. All sizes are needed, but especially children’s sizes. If you have questions, or if your child is in need of a coat, please contact the church office at 309-795-1713 and we will be more than happy to help you. Some coats will be available through the NHS Rocket Closet or you can stop by the Edgington Church on Sat Nov 19 between 8:30 and 11:00am.
Rockridge Boosters 2022 Football Playoff Shirts
https://rockridgeplayoff2022.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Order deadline is Wed Oct 19 at 11:59 pm
Orders will be distributed at RHS Fri Oct 28 from 3-6 pm
Class of 2022 Seniors & Parents -
I am happy to report that the supplemental order of 2021-22 RHS Yearbooks have finally arrived! For those who had not heard, there was a company production error with our original order and we were short about 50 yearbooks when they arrived in August. The decision was made to distribute yearbooks to our current students and hold the replacement order for our graduated seniors. That additional order has now arrived and we are ready to distribute the rest of the yearbooks.
Emails have been sent to students & parents who ordered a 2022 yearbook. They are available for pick-up in the RHS Office during school hours. Graduates, parents, or siblings are welcome to stop by to pick up the yearbook. We will have additional evening hours available during the volleyball game on Wednesday, October 19th and during Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3:00 to 8:00 pm on October 26th & 27th.
We apologize for the delay in getting these yearbooks ready for distribution. As you recall, we were in a tough situation last spring with a substitute adviser. I want to give a big shout-out to Bailah Bognar for all of her hard work keeping things going last spring (and early summer) to ensure the yearbook was completed and turned out great! Ms. Patricia Graves is our new yearbook adviser. She has been working through all of these details to ensure all of the Class of 2022 who ordered yearbooks get their book now that the full order has arrived.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Mrs. Hasson
Rockridge Art Students are going to make crafts for the upcoming Veterans' Day Assembly. We are in need of the following items:
CLEAN SOUP CANS
CLEAN RED OR BLUE SOLO CUPS
CLEAN PLASTIC COTTAGE CHEESE CONTAINERS
RED/WHITE/BLUE RIBBON
SMALL CARDBOARD
TWINE ROPE
Items can be dropped off at the RHS Office during school hours.
Thank you!
Mrs. Densberger
Art Teacher
The faculty & staff at Rockridge High School are pleased to announce that Callie Causemaker has been selected as the October Student of the Month. Callie is a senior at Rockridge High School and is the daughter of Joe & Keesha Causemaker of Milan.
Callie reports that her favorite teacher is Mrs. Neece. She is active at RHS on the Football, Basketball, and Competitive Cheerleading Teams. She also is a member of the Student Council, National Honor Society, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Outside of school she is active in competitive dance at the Turning Pointe Dance Studio in Andalusia. She also serves as an assistant coach at Turning Pointe, where she works with the younger dancers at the studio. Callie reports that she enjoys hanging out with friends in her spare time and that she is taking lessons to get her private pilot’s license.
Some of Callie’s teachers had the following to say about her nomination:
• English Teacher & Student Council Adviser Ms. Brandy Cope said, “She is a great leader, very polite, and is responsible. Callie's great smile, positivity, and tenacity are not only refreshing, they help to encourage everyone around her.
• Social Studies Teacher Mrs. Brandee Neece added, “Callie Causemaker is a student who I get the privilege of seeing twice a day. Callie is enrolled in Psychology and American Government and in both courses, she strives for excellence in completion of her daily work as well as in her performance on tests and quizzes. She does not hesitate to ask questions nor is she afraid to express her feelings on current affairs. Outside of the classroom, Callie is a definite leader throughout her participation as a cheerleader and a pivotal member of the Rockridge Student Council. She was an instrumental organizer of the various events on Activity Day and throughout the Homecoming week. But her signature feature is the constant smile on her face, which is priceless.”
• Math Teacher Mrs. Angie DeKeyrel stated, “Callie always has a smile on her face and a positive attitude, even when Calculus gets tough. She always works hard.”
After high school, Callie plans to attend the University of Dubuque to major in Aviation with a goal of becoming a commercial pilot.
Congratulations to the Students of the Month who were honored at Tuesday's Board Meeting! Callie Causemaker (HS) & Josey Stegmiller (7th Grade)
Rockridge Baseball is excited to announce the return of our Halloween themed fundraiser "You've Been Boo'd", during the month of October. Don't miss the chance to "Boo" your friends, family, and neighbors by sending a set of our traveling ghosts to haunt their yard along with a festive leave behind sign showing support for Rockridge Baseball. Use the link below to submit your donation online or send in the completed form with payment. Every donation goes directly toward baseball uniform items and field improvements. Rockridge Baseball would like to thank you in advance for your continued support. Go Rockets!!!
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Congratulations to Amelia Rursch who was honored by Modern Woodmen with their Hometown Hero Award for her work with the Gray Matters Collective!
RHS Seniors participated in College App Day today. Mrs. Bohnsack offered assistance and guided students as they filled out college applications during their study hall time this morning!
Rockridge FFA is preparing for tomorrow's Fall Market. The Market is tomorrow (October 8th) starting at 9am and runs until 2pm at the Rockrige Ag Shop.
Rocket Fuel Wrestling Sign-ups
Wednesday, October 12th
5:00 to 6:30 pm
RHS Cafeteria
See flyer for details
Friday's Football game at Sherrard will be a JH/Varsity doubleheader. The JH game will start at 5:00 pm and will be running clock to allow varsity warm-ups to start on time. The Varsity game will start at 7:00 pm. Gates will open at 4:30 pm for the JH game.
Congratulations to the 2022 RHS Homecoming Royalty: Noah Jorgensen & Amelia Rursch!
HS students having fun during Activity Day today!
HS Activity Day is Today: Dress appropriately for the chilly morning! Students will NOT be allowed to go to cars or lockers once we start!