The faculty and staff at Rockridge High School have selected Teresa Harris as the September Student of the Month. Ms. Harris is a senior at Rockridge High School and is the daughter of Emily & Robert Hartwick of Andalusia.
Teresa reports that science teacher Mr. Wade is her favorite teacher. She is active on the Rockridge “Rockettes” Dance Team and the Girls’ Track Team, where she broke the school record in the Triple Jump last spring and was an IHSA State Meet Qualifier. Teresa also participates in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Gray Matters Collective, and the National Honor Society. Outside of school, she is active at the Turning Pointe Dance Studio and is employed at Whitey’s. She attends Milan Christian Church and reports that in her spare time she enjoys hanging out with friends and going to the gym.
Teresa’s teachers had the following to say about her Student of the Month selection:
- Social Studies Teacher Mrs. Brandee Neece stated, “This year, Teresa is on the leadership committee of the Rockridge Gray Matters Collective, but she has been an active member of this organization since its inception. She has been instrumental in attending events sponsored by the larger Gray Matters Collective so that she can mentor younger members of our leadership committee and the group as a whole. She is coordinator of our Instagram page and has been instrumental in personally inviting and reaching out to freshmen in the hopes of getting them to attend a meeting and then hopefully get involved in the greater organization. A goal of hers is to make the community involved in gaining an understanding as to what Gray Matters stands for and to bring awareness of the importance and value of good mental health for all ages. Her grades are excellent and she is a very eloquent speaker in the classroom. She is definitely a leader not only within her senior class, but within the Rockridge culture in general.”
- Spanish Teacher Mrs. Joy Carter added, “Teresa has always been an outstanding student in Spanish. Besides being at the top of her class, she always has a great attitude and is eager to participate in class. I hope she continues studying Spanish in college because she is very talented!”
- Science Teacher Mr. Joel Wade said, “Teresa Harris is a bright and thoughtful student. She consistently asks questions and ponders the reasons behind events in class. Teresa is a very polite and thoughtful student, always the first to greet someone.”
- Girls’ Track Coach Ms. Jacqy Peterson said, “I love having her on the track team. We wouldn’t have had the same success without Teresa’s efforts on and off the field. She is a great teammate who encourages everyone and wants to compete and help the team in any manner possible.”
- Math Teacher Mrs. Angela DeKeyrel stated, “I've had the pleasure of teaching Teresa for 3 consecutive years and she has a bubbly, friendly personality that lights up the room. She is currently in Calculus and does a great job.”
- Dance Coach Mrs. Lauren Stegmiller added, “Teresa is a standout dancer on the Rockettes! She has been a pleasure to coach on the Rockridge Dance Team throughout her junior and senior year. Her high kicks are a site to see, as she is most definitely the highest kicker on the team. Not only is she a knockout dancer, but she is also a very talented tumbler. Teresa plays a major role as a leading senior on the Turning Pointe competitive dance team. Her dedication to the studio has proven that she can handle a coaching position at our studio, and she is a great role model for our younger tumblers. She is the last of the 4 Harris sisters to leave the studio this year as she graduates. Her friendship and sense of humor will be missed, but I am excited for her future. Congrats on earning student of the month, and keep on keeping on!!”
Next year Teresa plans to attend the University of West Florida in Pensacola to major in accounting.
Please follow the directions on the map for car and bus rider drop-off. This includes ICE, TRE, JH, and HS shuttle bus riders. If the picture does not show, please email Mrs. Saey directly at tsaey@rr300.org. Thank you - Mrs. Saey
Cullen Schwigen blasts 62 yards for a TD on the first play of the game!! Austin VandeGeest makes the PAT and the Rockets lead 7-0 with 11:42 in Q1.
130 Future Rocket Cheerleaders cheering the School Song!
Attention JH Parents:
School Picture Day is Thursday, September 14th. Photographers from Lifetouch will be here to photograph ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS that morning. Families have two options to purchase pictures:
1) Order in advance using the picture packets that were sent home with students or go online to mylifetouch.com and use Picture Day ID: EVTRWMVMW. (The ID code is only valid for 48 hrs after picture day)
2) All students will receive a proof packet by the end of the month. Families can order photo packages online after viewing the proofs.
Please contact the RJHS Office with any questions at 309-793-8040.
Attention HS Parents:
School Picture Day is Thursday, September 14th. Photographers from Lifetouch will be here to photograph ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS that morning. Families have two options to purchase pictures:
1) Order in advance using the picture packets that were sent home with students or go online to mylifetouch.com and use Picture Day ID: EVTTNMW6S. (The ID code is only valid for 48 hrs after picture day)
2) All students will receive a proof packet by the end of the month. Families can order photo packages online after viewing the proofs.
Please contact the RHS Office with any questions at 309-793-8020.
Reminder: The 2023 Homecoming Parade is Thu Sept 21 at 5:30 pm. Click here for info & the online entry form https://forms.gle/D4FpoZpdJBbqW8FWA. Entries are due by 3:30 pm Fri Sept 15. Contact bcope@rr300.org with questions.
Reminder: Tonight's Youth Cheer Clinic will be from 6-8 pm tonight due to the early dismissal today.
The Rockridge Booster Club is excited to open their Fall 2023 Online Spirit Shop! Limited quantities of the “Rockridge Rockets Football” design as well as “Rockridge Rockets” options 1 and 2 and our new “Rockridge Farm Scene” will be available at the Rocket Shop during home football games.
Visit our RHS Spirit Shop online and get your order placed! The online store will close on Monday, September 25. Items can be picked up at Rockridge High School or during a home football game.
https://stores.inksoft.com/rockridgerockets/shop/home
Kewanee 233
Orion 195
Rockridge 175
Jackson Hofer 42
Carter Scherschel 43
Caleb McCory 44
Kaden Cope 46
Congrats to Jackson Hofer on being the medalist.
Last call for Rockridge Slides! The online store closes at the end of the day!
rockridgerockets.itemorder.com
Due to the heat, the youth cheer clinic will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday (9/6) and 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday (9/7). Please drop off at the HS entrance.
A new edition of The Primary Post has been uploaded to our websites…
Illinois City: https://bit.ly/3YhOUb2
Taylor Ridge: https://bit.ly/3R3Teu8
Due to the projected heat next week, on Tuesday and Wednesday we will be dismissing at 1:30 pm. The temperatures in the classrooms at those levels are a safety concern and are not conducive to learning. Again, thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Marcus Bush
Superintendent
Last call to order Homecoming T-Shirts! The online store closes at 11:59 TONIGHT (Thu Aug 31). No late orders accepted! https://bit.ly/45F4HEK
Varsity Football - Fri Sept 1 - 7:00 pm
Rockridge at Colfax Ridgeview/Lexington
Game will be played at Keller Park in Lexington, IL on N. Elm St.
Bleacher seating is limited so bring lawn chairs
Go Rockets!
Meet the PTO Board! Thanks to all that came out! Next meeting is September 25th at 6:00 PM at ICE!
PTO meeting tonight! For more information on the PTO, please see the following link: https://5il.co/23czq .
A new edition of The Primary Post has been uploaded to our websites. Click on MENU in to see information about our schools. Then select Primary Post.
Illinois City: https://bit.ly/3OVB24K
Taylor Ridge: https://bit.ly/3DTJDOR
Entries are now being accepted for the 2023 Homecoming Parade. The parade is Thu Sept 21 at 5:30 pm. Click here for info & the online entry form https://forms.gle/D4FpoZpdJBbqW8FWA. Contact bcope@rr300.org with questions.
