Join us in recognizing a dedicated and senior administrator for Principals Month: Kevin Wilson! Mr. Wilson serves our students in two vital roles—as the HEART Principal and as our driving force behind career readiness, the CTE Director. His commitment and passion for every student are felt across our district. We're so fortunate to have his leadership and expertise. Thank you, Mr. Wilson, for all the opportunities you are bringing to our students this year and for years to come!
The Rochester boys golf team competed in Day 1 of the 1A District Tournament at Tumwater Valley yesterday. It was a great day for golf with 70 athletes from 13 schools competing for a spot in the top 35 to advance to Day 2. We are excited to share that Clayton Knutson (89) and Cash Edminster (90) both qualified for Day 2! They are in great position to make a run at the top 14 for a state bid. A special acknowledgement to Boden Grimm and Darin Ware who had fantastic rounds, both shooting a 93 and missing the cut off by only one stroke. With big progress from Wesley Dahl and several promising underclassmen, the future is incredibly bright for Rochester Golf. Good luck to Clayton and Cash on the course today!
October is National Principals Month! The Rochester School District is honored to celebrate the passionate leaders who guide our schools every day. We're kicking things off with the leadership team at Rochester High School! A huge thank you to Principal Kevin Theonnes and Assistant Principal Kelsey Lincoln. They dedicate themselves daily to creating a supportive, engaging, and successful environment for our high schoolers. Their leadership truly makes a difference! Thank you, Mr. Theonnes and Ms. Lincoln, for your incredible dedication and service to the Warriors community!
Thank you to all of the parents that have taken advantage of meeting their student's teachers at conferences!
If you have not yet met your student's teachers you still have one more chance today from 11:30 - 2:45.
Come connect with your child's teachers and check on their progress in class.
See you today!
Our staff is on break for 30 minutes.
We look forward to seeing you at 3:45!
Conferences will be complete at 6:00 today.
Conferences begin today at 11:30 and finish at 6:00.
We are closed from 3:15 - 3:45 for a break.
We would love to see you today. Come meet your student's teachers and make a connection!
We would love to see you!
Tuesday: 11:30-2:45
Wednesday: 11:30-6:00 (no conferences will take place between 3:15-3:45)
Thursday: 11:30-2:45
See you on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Remember, dismissal is 11:25 AM every day next week.
Our Gear Up team has 28 students on a 3 day excursion to 3 different universities.
Our students are visiting the Eastern Washington University, the University of Idaho, and Central Washington University.
Gear Up is helping our students identify future learning opportunities and how to make those dreams a reality.
Check back next week to see more pictures of their adventure on the east side of the mountains!
Get Ready for Conference Week: Half-Day Schedule Next Week!
Conference Week is happening Monday, October 13, through Friday, October 17. This means all students will follow a half-day schedule for the entire week.
Here are the dismissal times for each school:
RPS & GMES: 12:15 PM
RMS: 11:10 AM
RHS: 11:25 AM
Lunch will be served each day before dismissal. Our academic calendar is available on our website at: https://rochestersdwa.sites.thrillshare.com/o/rsd/page/academic-student-calendar
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Student release time is 11:25 every day next week.
Conferences are Tuesday (11:30 - 2:45), Wednesday (11:30 - 6:00, No conferences 3:15 - 3:45), and Thursday (11:30 - 2:45).
We can't wait to see you next week!
Our school will participate in the Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) this Fall. Youth in Washington State have been taking the HYS since 2002. The number of young people taking the survey has grown from only a few thousand to over 215,000 a year! The survey asks about how youth are doing, social relationships, mental health, substance use, risks for injury, and more. Communities, districts, schools, and public health agencies use survey results to inform policies and programs designed to support youth well-being.
The HYS is a meaningful way for youth to guide the future of our state. Your youth’s participation is appreciated. Please share this information with your youth. Then talk about the survey and decide if your youth will participate.
Families, you will find flyers attached to this communication providing more indepth information from the Healthy Youth Survey with links and contact information.
We appreciate your support. Go Warriors!
Kevin Theonnes
Principal - Rochester High School
We are fortunate at Rochester School District to be part of Gear Up, a federally funded grant program dedicated to supporting students in grades 7–12 and helping graduates successfully transition into their first year after high school.
So, how can Gear Up help your family? Our amazing team provides:
• College & Career Exploration: Field trips to local colleges, trade schools, and universities.
• Family Support: Guidance with financial aid preparation and post-secondary planning.
• Academic Support: Tutoring and resources to help students stay on track for graduation.
• Ongoing Guidance: Encouragement and support every step of the way—through graduation and beyond.
We believe every student has a bright future, and Gear Up is here to help make that future a reality!
✨ Want to learn more? Join us on Friday, October 3, at 6:00 PM during the Homecoming Hot Dog Tailgate here at Rochester High School. Come meet Nicole, Abbie, Graeme, and Debbie—our dedicated Gear Up team—and discover how they can support your student in achieving their goals after graduation.
Together, let’s inspire hope and open doors to every opportunity!
