Attending Lights on for Learning will surely benefit you in more ways than one. Lights on for Learning is the gateway to your academic success, delicious snacks, and great prizes. In the month of March Lights on for Learning participants (who attend regularly) could win super prizes, coupons for HAPPY JOES, BURGER KING, CHECKERS, ARBYS, SUBWAY, and more.
Classes begin at 3:30 with Mr. Smith (MATH) in room 201, Ms. Rice (ENG) in room 302, Ms. Stark (MATH) in room 300, Mr. Hains (Credit Recovery) in room 128 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Ms. Quinlin’s Computer Concepts class will be held on Tuesday at 3:30 to 4:30. Enjoy the benefits that Rocky’s After-School program has to offer. Be a WINNER!
Club News
Rockastana has been moved to Tuesdays at 3:30 in RM 117. All students who have never come to Rockastana are encouraged to join.
Congratulations to the Varsity Academic Team players for making it into the 2nd round of the regional competition last night. Great job, Team!!!
Spanish Club remember we have a meeting today after school. We will be meeting with the French Club and the German Club to discuss our international night. We will also be discussing our Birthday party.
“Attention Equestrian Club members! The weather is warming up which means it is time to head to the farm. We will have a brief meeting today after school in Room 27.”
Student Council members have a meeting tomorrow to prepare for blood drive. Please remember cookies, juice, and other snacks.
Any senior Lettermen’s Club member wanting to fill out a scholarship form, please see Mrs. Lillis in room 232.
Don’t forget to bring your can goods in and help your community. Rock Island High School Student Council is teaming up with United Way for a “Day of Caring” project. We will be collecting can and dry goods, non perishable products. Food items can be dropped off in any of your classrooms. Donations can be made through tomorrow. Make this your personal challenge to help others.
Counseling News
Hey, Seniors: More new scholarships are now in! The Guthrie Family Rocky Spirit, The Duncan Reid, The Rock Island County, The Black Hawk Chapter Counselors Association and Black Hawk Chapter of Professional Engineers are now in. Lots of money for those of you headed to college in the Fall. Stop by before break, and get your applications!
Students planning to attend PLATO credit recovery during the March intersession should meet with your counselor to sign up and to determine what class you will need to complete. If you are currently in credit recovery during the day or after school, you will still need to meet with your counselor to reserve a spot.
Come check out the visiting colleges and ask the recruiters your questions.
This Thursday, Iowa Wesleyan College will be here at 9:00 a.m.
On Friday, March 12th La James College will be here at 9:00 a.m.
If you wish to visit with the representative – please stop in the counseling office for a pass.
Attention current Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors: Augustana College’s Summer Academy is now registering students for enrichment programs June 14- July 2. Brochures are available in the Counseling Office or on-line.
Sports News
If anyone wishes to ride a fan bus to Wednesday’s Sectional Basketball game in Ottawa, please see Mrs. Lillis in room 232 today. The cost is $21.50. Cash only. Mrs. Lillis will not make change. The cost includes a seat on a Motor Coach bus and a ticket to the game. All money is due today, no exceptions. We must fill a 41 passenger bus in order to go. If the bus isn’t sold out by 3:15 this afternoon, the bus will be cancelled and those that paid will get your money back.
Those that just want game tickets can get them for $5 in the book store.