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Dec. 19, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If any family would like to get their service hours turned in for this
semester you can email them to [email protected]. 15
service hours per family is needed for the school year.
Any boys or girls interested in attending a Track and Field camp at
Illinois College this winter should see Coach Wilson for more details.
The camps are January 11 and January 18.
Congratulations to the swim team on their win last night! Iron Man for
the day was Miguel Alvarez. Most Improved was Jayden Ware. MVP
for the day was Keegan Hoots. The next meet is Monday at 3:00 at the
Illinois College pool.
Students, please stop by the office today as you leave the building for a
Christmas treat from Rose.
Happy Birthday!
Dec. 22 Ms. Denny
Dec. 26 Mrs. Dunseth
Happy Half-year Birthday!
Dec. 19 Mallory Martin
Dec. 21 Kalleigh Burke
Dec. 26 Austin Stewart
Mrs. Nickel
Dec. 18, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If any family would like to get their service hours turned in for this
semester you can email them to [email protected]. 15
service hours per family is needed for the school year.
The front door is locked every day at 8:12. If you come to school after
that time, you must enter Routt using the back door by the dome.
Mr. Maruna needs to meet VERY briefly with all Student Council officers
after the 6th hour final today.
We will have baked potato bar today.
Will students who have picked up a March for Life application please
return them to Mr. Rood today.
Any boys or girls interested in attending a Track and Field camp at
Illinois College this winter should see Coach Wilson for more details.
The camps are January 11 and January 18.
Girls, if you are missing a blue cardigan we have one in the main office.
Please come claim it if it could be yours.
Tomorrow is a “Routt day”. You may wear your Routt day apparel or
your school uniform.
Happy Birthday today!
Ethan Flinn
Dec. 17, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If any family would like to get their service hours turned in for this
semester you can email them to [email protected]. 15
service hours per family is needed for the school year.
The front door is locked every day at 8:12. If you come to school after
that time, you must enter Routt using the back door by the dome.
Baked Potato Bar Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
Will students who have picked up a March for Life application please
return them to Mr. Rood by Thursday Dec 18.
Any boys or girls interested in attending a Track and Field camp at
Illinois College this winter should see Coach Wilson for more details.
The camps are January 11 and January 18.
Girls, if you are missing a blue cardigan we have one in the main office.
Please come claim it if it could be yours.
Happy Half Birthday today!
Allie Dolen
Dec. 16, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If any family would like to get their service hours turned in for this
semester you can email them to [email protected]. 15
service hours per family are needed for the school year.
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl Team! The varsity won their
match against a much improved Pittsfield team, raising their record to
13-6. The JV came back on the last question to send their match into
quadruple overtime, however losing; leaving their record at 2-1-1 on the
year.
Baked Potato Bar Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
Will students who have picked up a March for Life application please
return them to Mr. Rood by Thursday Dec 18.
If students decide to take advantage of the Study Hall policy for
semester exams, by arriving late or leaving early on appropriate days,
they must bring a parent note to the office by today in order to be
excused. All teachers have a copy of the semester exam schedule and
the guidelines for the study halls. A copy is also posted on the office
window, and accessible on the Routt Website. If you have any doubts
or questions, please ask about them.
Any boys or girls interested in attending a Track and Field camp at
Illinois College this winter should see Coach Wilson for more details.
The camps are January 11 and January 18.
Girls, if you are missing a blue cardigan we have one in the main office.
Please come claim it if it could be yours.
Happy Birthday today!
Mrs. Cowgur
Dec. 15, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If any family would like to get their service hours turned in for this
semester you can email them to [email protected]. 15
service hours per family is needed for the school year.
If students decide to take advantage of the Study Hall policy for
semester exams, by arriving late or leaving early on appropriate days,
they must bring a parent note to the office by tomorrow in order to be
excused. All teachers have a copy of the semester exam schedule and
the guidelines for the study halls. A copy is also posted on the office
window, and accessible on the Routt Website. If you have any doubts
or questions, please ask about them.
Any boys or girls interested in attending a Track and Field camp at
Illinois College this winter should see Coach Wilson for more details.
The camps are January 11 and January 18.
Girls, if you are missing a blue cardigan we have one in the main office.
Also a black UnderArmour pullover was left from the dance. Please
come claim it if it could be yours.
Tue., Dec. 16 will be a Christmas Theme non-uniform day. Students
may wear jeans and tennis shoes IF they wear an appropriate
Christmas theme shirt or sweater, or a red or green shirt. No other
colors are allowed. All items of clothing must be school appropriate. A
$2 donation, which will be donated to Mrs. Bradish’s hat/gloves drive,
will be required for participation. Students not participating are required
to wear the school uniform.
Dec. 12, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If any family would like to get their service hours turned in for this
semester you can email them to [email protected]. 15
service hours per family is needed for the school year.
Congratulations to the varsity and JV scholastic bowl teams on wins last
night! The varsity convincingly beat last year’s WIVC North champ
Triopia and beat Virginia. Their record improves to 12-6. The JV tied
Triopia by coming from behind on the last two questions and beat a
good Virginia team. Their record stands at 2-0-1.
If students decide to take advantage of the Study Hall policy for
semester exams, by arriving late or leaving early on appropriate days,
they must bring a parent note to the office prior to Dec. 17 in order to
be excused. All teachers have a copy of the semester exam schedule
and the guidelines for the study halls. A copy is also posted on the
office window, and accessible on the Routt Website. If you have any
doubts or questions, please ask about them.
Students who want to change their schedules for 2nd semester have
until before final exams (Dec. 17th) to do so.
Please come join the CAC group in a food drive at 4:00 on December
14. We will meet at 4 pm at Duncan Park to start going door to door.
We will then go to Mass at IC at 6 pm followed by going to dinner.
Girls, if you are missing a blue cardigan we have one in the main office.
Please come claim it if it could be yours.
Tue., Dec. 16 will be a Christmas Theme non-uniform day. Students
may wear jeans and tennis shoes IF they wear an appropriate
Christmas theme shirt or sweater, or a red or green shirt. No other
colors are allowed. All items of clothing must be school appropriate. A
$2 donation, which will be donated to Mrs. Bradish’s hat/gloves drive,
will be required for participation. Students not participating are required
to wear the school uniform.
Dec. 11, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
With the onset of the cold and flu season, we encourage all students to
take precautions against getting sick-Wash hands frequently, especially
before eating; don’t share drinks with other students; and dress
appropriately for the weather. The faculty and staff of RCHS want you
to be in top metal and physical condition for your semester exams in a
couple of weeks.
If students decide to take advantage of the Study Hall policy for
semester exams, by arriving late or leaving early on appropriate days,
they must bring a parent note to the office prior to Dec. 17 in order to
be excused. All teachers have a copy of the semester exam schedule
and the guidelines for the study halls. A copy is also posted on the
office window, and accessible on the Routt Website. If you have any
doubts or questions, please ask about them.
Students who want to change their schedules for 2nd semester have
until before final exams (Dec. 17th) to do so.
Please come join the CAC group in a food drive at 4:00 on December
14. We will meet at 4 pm at Duncan Park to start going door to door. We
will then go to Mass at IC at 6 pm followed by going to dinner.
Attention Girls Bowling team members, please stop by the office and
pick up your team t-shirt, today!
JV Boys Basketball practice will be at 3 PM in the weight room. Varsity
will practice at 7 PM tonight.
Girls, if you are missing a blue cardigan we have one in the main office.
Please come claim it if it could be yours.
Happy Birthday!
Erika Bone
Mrs. Bradish
Dec. 10, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
With the onset of the cold and flu season, we encourage all students to
take precautions against getting sick-Wash hands frequently, especially
before eating; don’t share drinks with other students; and dress
appropriately for the weather. The faculty and staff of RCHS want you
to be in top metal and physical condition for your semester exams in a
couple of weeks.
Today all students should arrange to leave the building by 3:00.
Teachers and staff will be out of the building after that time. The only
students allowed to stay are those who have basketball practice
beginning at 3:00.
If students decide to take advantage of the Study Hall policy for
semester exams, by arriving late or leaving early on appropriate days,
they must bring a parent note to the office prior to Dec. 17 in order to
be excused. All teachers have a copy of the semester exam schedule
and the guidelines for the study halls. A copy is also posted on the
office window, and accessible on the Routt Website. If you have any
doubts or questions, please ask about them.
Students who want to change their schedules for 2nd semester have
until before final exams (Dec. 17th) to do so.
Please come join the CAC group in a food drive at 4:00 on December
14. We will meet at 4 pm at Duncan Park to start going door to door.
We will then go to Mass at IC at 6 pm followed by going to dinner.
Routt Freshman Theology class will be having Hats for the Homeless
Drive during the months of Dec. & Jan. Any new or gently used hats,
scarves or gloves can be dropped off in the box outside the gym.
Thank you for your generosity.
Girls, if you are missing a blue cardigan we have one in the main office.
Please come claim it if it could be yours.
The Routt Recycles Committee would like to remind you that paper
towels and facial tissues are generally not recyclable-however, feel free
to put all paper, cardboard and water bottles in classroom recycle
boxes.
Students are reminded that plagiarism is defined as taking any writing
or idea that belongs to someone else or some other source, and
attempting to pass it off as your own work. When using someone else’s
words, work or ideas you need to appropriately cite your source.
Consequences for plagiarism, or academic dishonesty, are described
on page 6 of the student handbook.
Dec. 9, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
With the onset of the cold and flu season, we encourage all students to
take precautions against getting sick-Wash hands frequently, especially
before eating; don’t share drinks with other students; and dress
appropriately for the weather. The faculty and staff of RCHS want you
to be in top metal and physical condition for your semester exams in a
couple of weeks.
On Wed. Dec. 10 all students should arrange to leave the building by
3:00. Teachers and staff will be out of the building after that time. The
only students allowed to stay are those who have basketball practice
beginning at 3:00.
If students decide to take advantage of the Study Hall policy for
semester exams, by arriving late or leaving early on appropriate days,
they must bring a parent note to the office prior to Dec. 17 in order to
be excused. All teachers have a copy of the semester exam schedule
and the guidelines for the study halls. A copy is also posted on the
office window, and accessible on the Routt Website. If you have any
doubts or questions, please ask about them.
Students who want to change their schedules for 2nd semester have
until before final exams (Dec. 17th) to do so.
If you are bringing a guest to the Christmas Dance this Saturday, Dec.
13, you must turn in a completed permission slip to the office by
Tuesday, Dec. 9th. You can pick up a permission slip on the office
counter.
Please come join the CAC group in a food drive at 4:00 on December
14. We will meet at 4 pm at Duncan Park to start going door to door. We
will then go to Mass at IC at 6 pm followed by going to dinner.
Dec. 8, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
With the onset of the cold and flu season, we encourage all students to
take precautions against getting sick-Wash hands frequently, especially
before eating; don’t share drinks with other students; and dress
appropriately for the weather. The faculty and staff of RCHS want you
to be in top metal and physical condition for your semester exams in a
couple of weeks.
On Wed. Dec. 10 all students should arrange to leave the building by
3:00. Teachers and staff will be out of the building after that time. The
only students allowed to stay are those who have basketball practice
beginning at 3:00.
If students decide to take advantage of the Study Hall policy for
semester exams, by arriving late or leaving early on appropriate days,
they must bring a parent note to the office prior to Dec. 17 in order to
be excused. All teachers have a copy of the semester exam schedule
and the guidelines for the study halls. A copy is also posted on the
office window, and accessible on the Routt Website. If you have any
doubts or questions, please ask about them.
Students who want to change their schedules for 2nd semester have
until before final exams (Dec. 17th) to do so.
Christmas Dance tickets are now on sale. See Mrs. Arendt to make
your purchase.
If you are bringing a guest to the Christmas Dance next Saturday, Dec.
13, you must turn in a completed permission slip to the office by
Tuesday, Dec. 9th. You can pick up a permission slip on the office
counter.
Please come join the CAC group in a food drive at 4:00 on December
14. They will be meeting in Duncan Park. The food drive will be
followed by 6:00 mass at IC and dinner with the group at Steak ‘n
Shake.
Dec. 5, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All students wishing to add Theatre in the spring semester must see Mr.
Maruna today. No add permissions will be granted to anyone not heard
from today.
Students who want to change their schedules for 2nd semester have
until before final exams (Dec. 17th) to do so.
Congratulations to the J V and Varsity Scholastic Bowl Team on the
wins over A/C Central! JV starts the season 1-0 and the Varsity upped
its record to 10-6.
Christmas Dance tickets are now on sale. See Mrs. Arendt to make
your purchase.
If you are bringing a guest to the Christmas Dance next Saturday, Dec.
13, you must turn in a completed permission slip to the office by
Tuesday, Dec. 9th. You can pick up a permission slip on the office
counter.
The Jostens rep will be here today to deliver sophomore class rings.
He will be in the Student Lounge beginning at 2:45. Students must pay
the balance owed in order to receive their rings.
This is a reminder that the Fall Sports Banquet is Sunday December 7th
at 5 PM at the KC Hall. Football/Volleyball/Football Cheerleaders bring
a side dish. Swimming/Golf brings a dessert. If you have any questions
please see Coach Wilson.
Boys are expected to wear khaki pants and polo or dress shirt. Girls are
expected to wear a dress or khaki pants and sweater or dress top. We
are not allowing jeans, shorts or sweatpants because we may take
pictures for the paper.
Please come join the CAC group in a food drive at 4:00 on December
14. They will be meeting in Duncan Park. The food drive will be
followed by 6:00 mass at IC and dinner with the group at Steak ‘n
Shake.
The Our Saviour Youth Council would like to invite all high school
students of Our Saviour Parish (and any friends they would like to
invite) to a movie night this Sunday evening, Dec. 7th, from 7-9 PM in
the Upper Convent Meeting Room, 453 E. State Street (The Parish
Office building west of OSS). Bring blankets and pillows if you want to
camp out on the floor and enjoy a movie with popcorn in front of the
fireplace. Come and choose as a group which movie we will watch, and
just have a good time hanging out!
Happy Half-year Birthday!
Amanda Harmon
Madison Robinson
Jayse Weikert
Happy Birthday!
Dec. 6th Austin Black
Dec. 4, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Any student considering adding Theatre to their spring semester
schedule must see Mr. Maruna by Friday. No adds will be approved
after then.
Christmas Dance tickets are now on sale. See Mrs. Arendt to make
your purchase.
Come ring bells for the Salvation Army with Mrs. Bradish today at
Shopko from 3-4.
The Jostens rep will be here on Friday, Dec. 5th to deliver sophomore
class rings. He will be in the Student Lounge beginning at 2:45.
Students must pay the balance owed in order to receive their rings.
This is a reminder that the Fall Sports Banquet is Sunday December 7th
at 5 PM at the KC Hall. Football/Volleyball/Football Cheerleaders bring
a side dish. Swimming/Golf brings a dessert. If you have any questions
please see Coach Wilson.
Boys are expected to wear khaki pants and polo or dress shirt. Girls are
expected to wear a dress or khaki pants and sweater or dress top. We
are not allowing jeans, shorts or sweatpants because we may take
pictures for the paper.
The Our Saviour Youth Council would like to invite all high school
students of Our Saviour Parish (and any friends they would like to
invite) to a movie night this Sunday evening, Dec. 7th, from 7-9 PM in
the Upper Convent Meeting Room, 453 E. State Street( The Parish
Office building west of OSS). Bring blankets and pillows if you want to
camp out on the floor and enjoy a movie with popcorn in front of the
fireplace. Come and choose as a group which movie we will watch, and
just have a good time hanging out!
Due to the low volume of orders over the past few weeks we will not be
having the salad bar during the month of December.
Please come join the CAC group in a food drive at 4:00 on December
14. They will be meeting in Duncan Park. The food drive will be
followed by 6:00 mass at IC and dinner with the group at Steak ‘n
Shake.
Happy Half-year Birthday!
Evan Shade
Dec. 3, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Council will meet after school today for our monthly meeting.
Due to the Thanksgiving break, the Routt Recycles Committee will not
be collecting today.
Come ring bells for the Salvation Army with Mrs. Bradish on Thursday
at Shopko from 3-4.
The Jostens rep will be here on Friday, Dec. 5th to deliver sophomore
class rings. He will be in the Student Lounge beginning at 2:45.
Students must pay the balance owed in order to receive their rings.
This is a reminder that the Fall Sports Banquet is Sunday, December 7th
at 5 PM at the KC Hall. Football/Volleyball/Football Cheerleaders bring
a side dish. Swimming/Golf brings a dessert. If you have any questions
please see Coach Wilson.
Boys are expected to wear khaki pants and polo or dress shirt. Girls are
expected to wear a dress or khaki pants and sweater or dress top. We
are not allowing jeans, shorts or sweatpants because we may take
pictures for the paper.
The Our Saviour Youth Council would like to invite all high school
students of Our Saviour Parish (and any friends they would like to
invite) to a movie night this Sunday evening, Dec. 7th, from 7-9 PM in
the Upper Convent Meeting Room, 453 E. State Street( The Parish
Office building west of OSS). Bring blankets and pillows if you want to
camp out on the floor and enjoy a movie with popcorn in front of the
fireplace. Come and choose as a group which movie we will watch, and
just have a good time hanging out!
Please come join the CAC group in a food drive at 4:00 on December
14. They will be meeting in Duncan Park. The food drive will be
followed by 6:00 mass at IC and dinner with the group at Steak ‘n
Shake.
Due to the low volume of orders over the past few weeks we will not be
having the salad bar during the month of December.
Students who wish to be excused for 2nd deer hunting weekend must
have completed all paperwork by 3:30 today. You must have a note
from your parent, your deer tags, which will be copied, and a completed
prearranged absence slip. If you used your excused day for 1st season,
you are not eligible for 2nd season. If you have any questions, please
check in the office.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13th. If any family has 2 standing deer yard ornaments we could borrow
for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X1107.
Dec. 2, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Those students who ride the District 117 bus after school should take
their belongings with them to today’s church presentation. You will be
dismissed immediately after the presentation.
Happy Festivus! No soup for you! If you know what these mean…or
especially if you do not…plan on attending the Routt Winter Fine Arts
Extravaganza where the Theatre Department will present the play
“Festivus with the Soup Nazi”, along with the band and art department.
The night of short entertainment will be tonight at 7 pm in the Martha
Routt Room. Admission is free.
Come ring bells for the Salvation Army with Mrs. Bradish on Thursday
at Shopko from 3-4.
The Jostens rep will be here on Friday, Dec. 5th to deliver sophomore
class rings. He will be in the Student Lounge beginning at 2:45.
Students must pay the balance owed in order to receive their rings.
This is a reminder that the Fall Sports Banquet is Sunday December 7th
at 5 PM at the KC Hall. Football/Volleyball/Football Cheerleaders bring
a side dish. Swimming/Golf brings a dessert. If you have any questions
please see Coach Wilson.
Boys are expected to wear khaki pants and polo or dress shirt. Girls are
expected to wear a dress or khaki pants and sweater or dress top. We
are not allowing jeans, shorts or sweatpants because we may take
pictures for the paper.
The Our Saviour Youth Council would like to invite all high school
students of Our Saviour Parish (and any friends they would like to
invite) to a movie night this Sunday evening, Dec. 7th, from 7-9 PM in
the Upper Convent Meeting Room, 453 E. State Street( The Parish
Office building west of OSS). Bring blankets and pillows if you want to
camp out on the floor and enjoy a movie with popcorn in front of the
fireplace. Come and choose as a group which movie we will watch, and
just have a good time hanging out!
Please come join the CAC group in a food drive at 4:00 on December
14. They will be meeting in Duncan Park. The food drive will be
followed by 6:00 mass at IC and dinner with the group at Steak ‘n
Shake.
Due to the low volume of orders over the past few weeks we will not be
having the salad bar during the month of December.
Students who wish to be excused for 2nd deer hunting weekend must
have completed all paperwork by 3:30 Wednesday afternoon. You
must have a note from your parent, your deer tags, which will be copied,
and a completed prearranged absence slip. If you used your excused
day for 1st season, you are not eligible for 2nd season. If you have any
questions, please check in the office.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13th. If any family has 2 standing deer yard ornaments we could borrow
for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X1107.
Dec. 1, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is a reminder that the Fall Sports Banquet is Sunday, December 7th
at 5 PM at the KC Hall. Football/Volleyball/Football Cheerleaders bring
a side dish. Swimming/Golf bring a dessert. If you have any questions
please see Coach Wilson.
Boys are expected to wear khaki pants and polo or dress shirt. Girls are
expected to wear a dress or khaki pants and sweater or dress top. We
are not allowing jeans, shorts or sweatpants because we may take
pictures for the paper.
Date Correction! Please come join the CAC group in a food drive at
4:00 on December 14. They will be meeting in Duncan Park. The food
drive will be followed by 6:00 mass at IC and dinner with the group at
Steak ‘n Shake.
Due to the low volume of orders over the past few weeks we will not be
having the salad bar during the month of December.
Routt Freshman Theology class will be having a Hat for the Homeless
Drive during the months of Dec. & Jan. Any new or gently used hats,
scarves, or gloves can be dropped off in the box outside the gym.
Thank you for your generosity.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13th. If any family has 2 standing deer yard ornaments we could borrow
for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X1107.
Hunting day absence policy –
Students may have one day that they may be excused from school for
shotgun deer hunting season. If they did not get excused for Fri., Nov.
21, they may be excused for Fri., Dec. 5. The student MUST present to
the office a valid deer permit AND a completed pre-arranged absence
form with teacher signatures by Wed., Dec. 3. Students must present a
parent note to the office to pick up one of these forms. Students who
are absent for both days, will be counted unexcused for the day(s) they
do not follow the procedure.
Happy Half-year Birthday!
Tristen Stephenson May 30th
John Garde May 31st
Nov. 26, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention: Students who ride the Dist. 117 bus in the afternoon. The
bus will be available today. It will pick up in front of OSS at 1:45. You
will be dismissed at approximately 1:40.
Any interested juniors who forgot to attend the short meeting for being
on the Prom Planning Committee are asked to see Mr. Maruna after
school today.
This is a reminder that the Fall Sports Banquet is Sunday December 7th
at 5 PM at the KC Hall. Football/Volleyball/FootballCheerleaders bring
a side dish. Swimming/Golf brings a dessert. If you have any questions
please see Coach Wilson.
Boys are expected to wear khaki pants and polo or dress shirt. Girls are
expected to wear a dress or khaki pants and sweater or dress top. We
are not allowing jeans, shorts or sweatpants because we may take
pictures for the paper.
As the semester draws to a close now would be a good time to think
about your service hours. Don’t wait until the end of the year. Try to
get at least half of them done before Christmas break.
Date Correction! Please come join the CAC group in a food drive at
4:00 on December 14. They will be meeting in Duncan Park. The food
drive will be followed by 6:00 mass at IC and dinner with the group at
Steak ‘n Shake.
Want to be a lifeguard? Lifeguard pre-test for those wishing to take the
Christmas break course is Friday at 10:30 at the YMCA. If you have
questions see Mrs. Arendt.
Did you know that Americans throw 25 million water bottles in the trash
every hour? The Routt Recycles Committee encourages you to do your
part to prevent this. Use any of the recycling boxes in most of the
classrooms.
Happy Festivus! No soup for you! If you know what these mean…or
especially if you do not…plan on attending the Routt Winter Fine Arts
Extravaganza where the Theatre Department will present the play
“Festivus with the Soup Nazi”, along with the band and art department.
The night of short entertainment will be on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7
PM in the Martha Routt Room. Admission is free.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13th. If any family has 2 standing deer yard ornaments we could borrow
for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X1107.
Happy Birthday today!
Joe Nix
Happy Birthday!
Friday, November 28
Cheyenne Pressey
Dalton Pressey
Mr. Shaffer
Nov. 25, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
According to page 35 of the RCHS Student Handbook, “no food or
drinks are allowed in the gym or locker rooms”. This rule will be strictly
enforced as of today.
As the semester draws to a close now would be a good time to think
about your service hours. Don’t wait until the end of the year. Try to
get at least half of them done before Christmas break.
Please come join the CAC group in a food drive at 4:00 on December 7.
They will be meeting in Duncan Park. The food drive will be followed by
6:00 mass at IC and dinner with the group at Steak ‘n Shake.
Want to be a lifeguard? Lifeguard pre-test for those wishing to take the
Christmas break course is Friday at 10:30 at the YMCA. If you have
questions see Mrs. Arendt.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13th. If any family has 2 standing deer yard ornaments we could borrow
for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X1107.
Happy Birthday!
Marissa Ruiz
Nov. 24, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
According to page 35 of the RCHS Student Handbook, “no food or
drinks are allowed in the gym or locker rooms”. This rule will be strictly
enforced as of today.
Please come join the CAC group in a food drive at 4:00 on December 7.
They will be meeting in Duncan Park. The food drive will be followed by
6:00 mass at IC and dinner with the group at Steak ‘n Shake.
Boys’ Basketball practice time today is 3-5. Any questions, check with
Coach Shearburn.
There will be a softball meeting today after school in the library for
anyone planning on going out this year.
Happy Festivus! No soup for you! If you know what these mean…or
especially if you do not…plan on attending the Routt Winter Fine Arts
Extravaganza where the theatre department will present the play
“Festivus with the Soup Nazi”, along with the band and art department.
The night of short entertainment will be on Tuesday December 2 at 7
PM in the Martha Routt Room. Admission is free.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13th. If any family has 2 standing deer yard ornaments we could borrow
for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X1107.
Happy half-year birthday!
Jayden Ware
Nov. 21, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Algebra 2 students will need graph paper today.
Students interested in March for Life application please sign up with Mr.
Rood. The March for Life in Washington, D.C. is at the end of January.
Be sure to get your application.
The weight room will be closed after school.
Boys’ Basketball: Earn your 5 school service hours being a manager
for the team, limit 2 students. If interested contact Coach Shearburn,
(217) 370-2494.
Boys’ basketball practice today will be from 12-2 and Saturday 10-12.
Also Monday practice time has been changed to 3-5. Any questions,
check with Coach Shearburn.
There will be a softball meeting Monday after school in the library for
anyone planning on going out this year.
Any junior student who would like to be part of the 2015 Prom Planning
Committee is asked to meet very briefly at noon today in Mr. Maruna’s
room.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13th. If any family has 2 standing deer yard ornaments we could borrow
for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X1107.
Happy Birthday!
Today
Kaitlyn Bickhaus
Megan Bickhaus
Sunday
Morgan Spaulding
Happy half-year birthday!
Sunday
Evan Mahan
Nov. 20, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
No salad bar today!
Baked Potato Bar is back! It will be available on Monday and Tuesday.
Students interested in March for Life application please sign up with Mr.
Rood. The March for Life in Washington DC is at the end of January.
Be sure to get your application.
The weight room will be closed after school for the rest of the week.
Happy Festivus! No soup for you! If you know what these mean…or
especially if you do not…plan on attending the Routt Winter Fine Arts
Extravaganza where the Theatre Department will present the play
“Festivus with the Soup Nazi”, along with the band and art department.
The night of short entertainment will be on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7
pm in the Martha Routt Room. Admission is Free.
Boy Basketball: Earn your 5 school service hours being a manager for
the team, limit 2 students. If interested contact Coach Shearburn, (217)
370-2494.
Boy’s basketball practice Friday will be from 12-2 and Saturday 10-12.
Also Monday practice time has been changed to 3-5. Any questions,
check with Coach Shearburn.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13th. If any family has 2 standing deer yard ornaments we could borrow
for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X1107.
Nov. 19, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Come ring bells with Mrs. Bradish for the Salvation Army at County
Market today from 3:00-4:00 pm for service hours. Rides available see
Mrs. Bradish.
Students interested in March for Life application please sign up with Mr.
Rood. The March for Life in Washington DC is at the end of January.
Be sure to get your application.
The weight room will be closed after school for the rest of the week.
Boy Basketball: Earn your 5 school service hours being a manager for
the team, limit 2 students. If interested contact Coach Shearburn, (217)
370-2494.
Boy’s basketball practice Friday will be from 12-2 and Saturday 10-12.
Also Monday practice time has been changed to 3-5. Any questions,
check with Coach Shearburn.
Happy Festivus! No soup for you! If you know what these mean…or
especially if you do not…plan on attending the Routt Winter Fine Arts
Extravaganza where the Theater Dept. will present the play “Festivus
with the Soup Nazi”, along with the band and art department. The night
of short entertainment will be on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7 PM in the
Martha Routt Room. Admission is free.
Attention all members of the Routt Recycling Committee: Due to the
abbreviated week we will skip collection today and resume our
collection next Wednesday immediately prior to leaving for
Thanksgiving break.
Any junior student who would like to be part of the 2015 Prom Planning
Committee is asked to meet very briefly at noon on Friday in Mr.
Maruna’s room.
Students are reminded that plagiarism is defined as taking any writing
or idea that belongs to someone else or some other source, and
attempting to pass it off as your own work. When using someone else’s
words, work or ideas you need to appropriately cite your source.
Consequences for plagiarism, or academic dishonesty, are described
on page 6 of the student handbook.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13. If any family has 2 Grapevine Standing Deer that we could borrow
for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X 1107.
Happy Birthday!
Abigail Personett
Nov. 18, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to Erika Haley for her March for Life hoodie design that
was selected to represent the Diocese of Springfield! Erika will be
honored with a free trip to the event in Washington D.C.
Come ring bells with Mrs. Bradish for the Salvation Army at County
Market Wednesday, November 19 from 3:00-4:00 pm for service hours.
Rides available see Mrs. Bradish.
Students interested in donating blood on November 24 should see Mrs.
Hall for a form and appointment.
Boy Basketball: Earn your 5 school service hours being a manager for
the team, limit 2 students. If interested contact Coach Shearburn, (217)
370-2494.
Happy Festivus! No soup for you! If you know what these mean…or
especially if you do not…plan on attending the Routt Winter Fine Arts
Extavaganza, where the Theater Dept. will present the play “Festivus
with the Soup Nazi”, along with the band and art department. The night
of short entertainment will be on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7 PM in the
Martha Routt Room. Admission is free.
Hunting day absence policy –
Students will have one day that they may be excused from school for
shotgun deer hunting season – either Friday, November 21 or Friday,
December 5. The student MUST present to the office a valid deer
permit AND a completed pre-arranged absence form with teacher
signatures by the Wednesday before the absence. Students must
present a parent note to the office to pick up one of these forms.
Students who are absent for both days, will be counted unexcused for
the day(s) they do not follow the procedure.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13. If any family has 2 Grapevine Standing Deer that we could borrow
for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X 1107.
Nov. 14, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Question: He began his career as a member of the B.Y.U. Quiz Bowl
Team and went on to win 2,522,700 dollars on Jeopardy! Answer:
Who is Ken Jennings?
If winning lots of money on a game show sounds good to you, it all
starts by participating on the Scholastic Bowl Team. If you are
interested, please see Mr. Beddingfield this week.
Come ring bells with Mrs. Bradish for the Salvation Army at County
Market Wednesday, November 19 from 3:00-4:00 pm for service hours.
Rides available see Mrs. Bradish.
Juniors and seniors are allowed two college visit days per year at the
discretion of the counselor or principal. Completed college day request
forms must be submitted to the main office one week in advance of the
scheduled college day. Written verification from the college admissions
office is required.
Hunting day absence policy –
Students will have one day that they may be excused from school for
shotgun deer hunting season – either Friday, November 21 or Friday,
December 5. The student MUST present to the office a valid deer
permit AND a completed pre-arranged absence form with teacher
signatures by the Wednesday before the absence. Students must
present a parent note to the office to pick up one of these forms.
Students who are absent for both days, will be counted unexcused for
the day(s) they do not follow the procedure.
Congratulations to Erika Haley for her March for Life hoodie design that
was selected to represent the Diocese of Springfield! Erika will be
honored with a free trip to the event in Washington, D.C.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13. If any family has 2 Grapevine Standing Deer that we could borrow
for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X 1107.
Nov. 13, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Question: He began his career as a member of the B.Y.U. Quiz Bowl
Team and went on to win 2,522,700 dollars on Jeopardy! Answer:
Who is Ken Jennings?
If winning lots of money on a game show sounds good to you, it all
starts by participating on the Scholastic Bowl Team. If you are
interested, please see Mr. Beddingfield this week.
Congratulations to the swim team on their victory over Taylorville last
night! Iron man was Madison Robinson, Most Improved was Erika
Haley and MVP’s for the day were Martha Maruna and Ellie Abell. The
team ended the regular season with 8 wins and 5 losses.
1 calculator is in the office. Come claim it if it’s yours.
Juniors and seniors are allowed two college visit days per year at the
discretion of the counselor or principal. College day request forms must
be submitted to the main office one week in advance of the scheduled
college day. Written verification from the college admissions office is
required.
Students are not to be upstairs for any reason during the lunch period.
Hunting day absence policy –
Students will have one day that they may be excused from school for
shotgun deer hunting season – either Friday, November 21 or Friday,
December 5. The student MUST present to the office a valid deer
permit AND a completed pre-arranged absence form with teacher
signatures by the Wednesday before the absence. Students must
present a parent note to the office to pick up one of these forms.
Students who are absent for both days, will be counted unexcused for
the day(s) they do not follow the procedure.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13. If any family has two Grapevine Standing Deer that we could
borrow for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X 1107.
Nov. 12, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Question: He began his career as a member of the B.Y.U. Quiz Bowl
Team and went on to win 2,522,700 dollars on Jeopardy! Answer:
Who is Ken Jennings?
If winning lots of money on a game show sounds good to you, it all
starts by participating on the Scholastic Bowl Team. If you are
interested, please see Mr. Beddingfield this week.
Girls on the Run is collecting new or gently used backpacks, duffle bags
and suitcases as a service project to help area foster children as they
move locations. If you would like to donate, please drop them off with
Mrs. Hoots or Mrs. Ptacek. Thank you.
1 calculator is in the office. Come claim it if it’s yours.
Juniors and seniors are allowed two college visit days per year at the
discretion of the counselor or principal. Completed college day request
forms must be submitted to the main office one week in advance of the
scheduled college day. Written verification from the college admissions
office is required.
Students interested in donating blood on November 24 should see Mrs.
Hall for a form and appointment.
Hunting day absence policy –
Students will have one day that they may be excused from school for
shotgun deer hunting season – either Friday, November 21 or Friday,
December 5. The student MUST present to the office a valid deer
permit AND a completed pre-arranged absence form with teacher
signatures by the Wednesday before the absence. Students must
present a parent note to the office to pick up one of these forms.
Students who are absent for both days, will be counted unexcused for
the day(s) they do not follow the procedure.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13. If any family has two Grapevine Standing Deer that we could
borrow for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X 1107.
Nov. 11, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Question: He began his career as a member of the B.Y.U. Quiz Bowl
Team and went on to win 2,522,700 dollars on Jeopardy! Answer:
Who is Ken Jennings?
If winning lots of money on a game show sounds good to you, it all
starts by participating on the Scholastic Bowl Team. If you are
interested, please see Mr. Beddingfield this week.
Girls on the Run is collecting new or gently used backpacks, duffle bags
and suitcases as a service project to help area foster children as they
move locations. If you would like to donate, please drop them off before
November 12 with Mrs. Hoots or Mrs. Ptacek. Thank you.
2 calculators were found above lockers last week. Please come claim
them in the office.
Juniors and seniors are allowed two college visit days per year at the
discretion of the counselor or principal. College day request forms must
be submitted to the main office one week in advance of the scheduled
college day. Written verification from the college admissions office is
required.
The following students need to see Mr. Roscetti during lunch today, Joe
Nix, Tommy Schierl and Bailey Logue.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13. If any family has two Grapevine Standing Deer that we could
borrow for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X 1107.
Nov. 10, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
In honor of Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 will be a “Red, White
or Blue” shirt day. Students may wear a collared red, white or blue shirt
instead of their uniform shirt. All other uniform rules apply. There will
be no donation necessary to participate in this dress-down day.
Routt art students, Kalyssa Birdsell, Martin Asama, Amanda Harmon,
Erika Haley, Tommy Schierl, Jasper Sleeman and Martha Maruna have
been awarded special recognition as the winners of the “High School
Class Award” for the Regional Office of Education’s Annual Art Contest.
Winners in individual categories went to Martin Asama, given the
Regional Office of Education Award, Erika Haley receiving the Chamber
of Commerce Award and Kalyssa Birdsell the Mayor Ezard Award.
Students were honored Friday evening during Gallery Hop and opening,
for the month long show at Lincoln Land Community College.
Congratulations Routt art students!
Congratulations to the swim team on their win on Saturday. Iron man
was Ellie Abell, Most Improved was Riley Dunnagan and Emily Haley
and MVP’s for the day were Martha Maruna, Maddie Scott and Marie
Langdon. Next practice is Tuesday at 5:45. Next meet is Wednesday
at 6:45.
Attention all volleyball players, there will be a short meeting after school
today, in the gym to vote for team awards and to turn in your purple
game jersey. The meeting will last approximately 15 minutes.
Girls on the Run is collecting new or gently used backpacks, duffle bags
and suitcases as a service project to help area foster children as they
move locations. If you would like to donate, please drop them off before
November 12 with Mrs. Hoots or Mrs. Ptacek. Thank you.
2 calculators were found above lockers last week. Please come claim
them in the office.
Juniors and seniors are allowed two college visit days per year at the
discretion of the counselor or principal. College day request forms must
be submitted to the main office one week in advance of the scheduled
college day. Written verification from the college admissions office is
required.
The swim team is having their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December
13. If any family has two Grapevine Standing Deer that we could
borrow for that weekend please call the school office, 243-8563 X 1107.
Nov. 7, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A representative from Truman State will be meeting with students in the
lounge on Monday, Nov. 10 during 4th hour. Interested juniors and
seniors should sign up on the guidance bulletin board by Friday, Nov. 7
in order to attend.
In honor of Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 will be a “Red, White
or Blue” shirt day. Students may wear a collared red, white or blue shirt
instead of their uniform shirt. All other uniform rules apply. There will
be no donation necessary to participate in this dress-down day.
Attentions NHS students, if you are interested in being a Student
Ambassador, please return completed application to Mrs. Kuvinka by
Friday.
Routt Book Club meeting scheduled for today is canceled.
Students interested in earning service hours on Nov. 7- 9 with the
Shriner Circus please stop by Mr. Rood’s room for more info. There are
various days and times available. Thank you.
Girls on the Run is collecting new or gently used backpacks, duffle bags
and suitcases as a service project to help area foster children as they
move locations. If you would like to donate, please drop them off before
November 12 with Mrs. Hoots or Mrs. Ptacek. Thank you.
2 calculators were found above lockers yesterday. Please come claim
them in the office.
Students interested in donating blood on November 24 should see Mrs.
Hall for a form and appointment.
Attention all volleyball players, there will be a short meeting after school
on Monday, November 10th in the gym to vote for team awards and to
turn in your purple game jersey. The meeting will last approximately 15
minutes.
Nov. 6, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A representative from Truman State will be meeting with students in the
lounge on Monday, Nov. 10 during 4th hour. Interested juniors and
seniors should sign up on the guidance bulletin board by Friday, Nov. 7
in order to attend.
In honor of Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 will be a “Red, White
or Blue” shirt day. Students may wear a collared red, white or blue shirt
instead of their uniform shirt. All other uniform rules apply. There will
be no donation necessary to participate in this dress-down day.
Attentions NHS students, if you are interested in being a Student
Ambassador, please return completed application to Mrs. Kuvinka by
Friday.
Congratulations to the swim team on their victory over Olympia last
night. Iron men for the day were Erika Bone and Madison Robinson.
Most Improved were Erika Haley and Allie Dolen. MVP’s for the day
were Martha Maruna and Maddie Scott. Next practice is Friday at 5:45.
Next meet is Saturday at ISU.
Routt Book Club will meet Friday from 3:00-3:45 in Room 1. Members,
please attend. See Mrs. TerHark if unable to attend.
Students interested in earning service hours on Nov. 7- 9 with the
Shriner Circus please stop by Mr. Rood’s room for more info. There are
various days and times available. Thank you.
Girls on the Run is collecting new or gently used backpacks, duffle bags
and suitcases as a service project to help area foster children as they
move locations. If you would like to donate, please drop them off before
November 12 with Mrs. Hoots or Mrs. Ptacek. Thank you.
Boys Basketball-Open Gym 3-5 pm Thursday, Nov. 6. Also money for
shoes and warm-ups is due before Friday, Nov. 7.
Congratulations to Keegan Hoots on his commitment to the Army
National Guard. He was officially sworn in yesterday!
Nov. 5, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A representative from Truman State will be meeting with students in the
lounge on Monday, Nov. 10 during 4th hour. Interested juniors and
seniors should sign up on the guidance bulletin board by Friday, Nov. 7
in order to attend.
The Student Council will meet briefly after school today.
The Routt Recycles Committee would like to encourage all students to
deposit empty water or soda bottles in the recycling boxes found in
most classrooms. We do ask though that you remove the cap and
dispose of it in the trash, as most caps are non-recyclable. Thanks for
your help.
Routt Book Club will meet Friday from 3:00-3:45 in Room 1. Members,
please attend. See Mrs. TerHark if unable to attend.
Students interested in earning service hours on Nov. 7- 9 with the
Shriner Circus please stop by Mr. Rood’s room for more info. There are
various days and times available. Thank you.
Girls on the Run is collecting new or gently used backpacks, duffle bags
and suitcases as a service project to help area foster children as they
move locations. If you would like to donate, please drop them off before
November 12 with Mrs. Hoots or Mrs. Ptacek. Thank you.
Boys Basketball-Open Gym 3-5 pm Thursday, Nov. 6. Also money for
shoes and warm-ups is due before Friday, Nov. 7.
Happy Birthday!
Martin Asama
Nov. 4, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A representative from Truman State will be meeting with students in the
lounge on Monday, Nov. 10 during 4th hour. Interested juniors and
seniors should sign up on the guidance bulletin board by Friday, Nov. 7
in order to attend.
Students interested in earning service hours on Nov. 7-9 with the
Shriner Circus please stop by Mr. Rood’s room for more info. There are
various days and times available. Thank you.
Girls on the Run is collecting new or gently used backpacks, duffle bags
and suitcases as a service project to help area foster children as they
move locations. If you would like to donate, please drop them off before
November 12 with Mrs. Hoots or Mrs. Ptacek. Thank you.
Boys and girl golfers there is a quick meeting after school today from
2:50 to 3:05 to vote on team awards.
Boys Basketball-Open Gym 3-5 pm Thursday, Nov. 6. Also money for
shoes and warm-ups is due before Friday, Nov. 7.
Happy Birthday!
Mrs. Herget
Nov. 3, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A representative from Truman State will be meeting with students in the
lounge on Monday, Nov. 10 during 4th hour. Interested juniors and
seniors should sign up on the guidance bulletin board by Friday, Nov. 7
in order to attend.
Attention students: Electrical appliances such as blow dryers, electric
razors, and curling irons are not to be used here at school due to the
potential fire hazard.
Boys Basketball-Open Gym 3-5 pm Thursday, Nov. 6. Also money for
shoes and warm-ups is due before Friday, Nov. 7.
Happy Birthday!
Morgan Lindsey
Oct. 31, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention students: Electrical appliances such as blow dryers, electric
razors, and curling irons are not to be used here at school due to the
potential fire hazard.
The Church of Our Saviour would like to invite all high school students
to come to the Martha Routt Room to enjoy Walking Tacos and play
Bags or Spoons. We will begin at 6:00 PM this Sunday, November 2nd,
and will officially end around 7, but feel free to stay until 8 or so to keep
playing games. Hope to see you all there! -Fr. Hyland
There will be a mandatory meeting for anyone playing a winter sport.
The athlete must bring one parent to the meeting. The meeting is this
Sunday November 2 at 5:00 pm in the Routt gym. Any questions see
Coach Wilson.
I just want to thank the Routt fans and students for their awesome
support this year. The atmosphere in The Dome and in the post-season
has been unbelievable!
Coach Gibson
Reminder: You must have your lunch ID cards when going through the
line. If you do not you are to wait until all cardholders have gone though
the line. There will be no exceptions and no one is to use anyone else’s
card. You can only use your own card, siblings included. If you have
lost your card you need to report it to Mrs. Fernandes.
Reminder to students: Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on
Saturday night.
Happy Birthday!
Sunday Hunter Chumley
Oct. 30, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School and Illinois State University are
sponsoring a seminar about NCAA initial-eligibility rules on Thursday,
November 6 at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in attending this seminar,
see Coach Wilson for more information. This is for all potential college
athletes.
Attention all National Honor Society members… there will be a brief
meeting today, October 30, immediately after school. Please meet in
Mr. Beddingfield’s classroom.
The Church of Our Saviour would like to invite all high school students
to come to the Martha Routt Room to enjoy Walking Tacos and play
Bags or Spoons. We will begin at 6:00 PM this Sunday, November 2nd,
and will officially end around 7, but feel free to stay until 8 or so to keep
playing games. Hope to see you all there! -Fr. Hyland
There will be a mandatory meeting for anyone playing a winter sport.
The athlete must bring one parent to the meeting. The meeting is this
Sunday November 2 at 5:00 pm in the Routt gym. Any questions see
Coach Wilson.
Boys Basketball: Open gym tonight 7-9 pm. Shoes and warm up
money due by November 1st.
Reminder: You must have your lunch ID cards when going through the
line. If you do not you are to wait until all cardholders have gone though
the line. There will be no exceptions and no one is to use anyone else’s
card. You can only use your own card, siblings included. If you have
lost your card you need to report it to Mrs. Fernandes.
Students! Friday is a Routt Day only for those students attending the
sophomore retreat. It is a uniform day for all seniors, juniors and
freshmen not attending the retreat.
Oct. 29, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School and Illinois State University are
sponsoring a seminar about NCAA initial-eligibility rules on Thursday,
November 6 at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in attending this seminar,
see Coach Wilson for more information. This is for all potential college
athletes.
Attention all National Honor Society members… there will be a brief
meeting on Thursday, October 30, immediately after school. Please
meet in Mr. Beddingfield’s classroom.
The Church of Our Saviour would like to invite all high school students
to come to the Martha Routt Room to enjoy Walking Tacos and play
Bags or Spoons. We will begin at 6:00 PM this Sunday, November 2nd,
and will officially end around 7, but feel free to stay until 8 or so to keep
playing games. Hope to see you all there! -Fr. Hyland
Boys Basketball: Open gym Thursday 7-9 pm. Shoes and warm up
money due by November 1st.
Reminder: You must have your lunch ID cards when going through the
line. If you do not you are to wait until all cardholders have gone
through the line. There will be no exceptions and no one is to use
anyone else’s card. You can only use your own card, siblings included.
If you have lost your card you need to report it to Mrs. Fernandes.
Pizza sign up is today only. Please make sure you sign up at lunch or
before the start of tomorrow. Please sign up under your grade on the
signup sheet.
Attn: Students, Friday is a Routt Day only for those students attending
the sophomore retreat. It is a uniform day for all seniors, juniors and
freshmen not attending the retreat.
Oct. 28, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from
Illinois State University today during 5th hour.
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School and Illinois State University are
sponsoring a seminar about NCAA initial-eligibility rules on Thursday,
November 6 at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in attending this seminar,
see Coach Wilson for more information. This is for all potential college
athletes.
There will be a 15 minute meeting after school today for football players.
Only this year’s freshmen through juniors need to attend. The meeting
will start at 3 pm in Room 5.
Attention all National Honor Society members… there will be a brief
meeting on Thursday, October 30, immediately after school. Please
meet in Mr. Beddingfield’s classroom.
Congratulations go to the engineering team of Martin Asama, Adam
Birdsell and Caitlyn Smith on their 1st place finish in the 13th annual
Trebuchet Engineering Challenge!
The Church of Our Saviour would like to invite all high school students
to come to the Martha Routt Room to enjoy Walking Tacos and play
Bags or Spoons. We will begin at 6:00 PM this Sunday, November 2nd,
and will officially end around 7, but feel free to stay until 8 or so to keep
playing games. Hope to see you all there! -Fr. Hyland
Students! Friday is a Routt Day only for those students attending the
sophomore retreat. It is a uniform day for all seniors, juniors and
freshmen not attending the retreat.
Oct. 27, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from
Illinois State University tomorrow during 5th hour. In order to attend,
interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the guidance bulletin
board by today.
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School and Illinois State University are
sponsoring a seminar about NCAA initial-eligibility rules on Thursday,
November 6 at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in attending this seminar,
see Coach Wilson for more information. This is for all potential college
athletes.
There will be a 15 minute meeting after school on Tuesday for football
players. Only this year’s freshmen through juniors need to attend. The
meeting will start at 3 pm in Room 5.
JV basketball players, there will be a quick meeting after school today in
Room 5.
Students! Friday is a Routt Day only for those students attending the
sophomore retreat. It is a uniform day for all seniors, juniors and
freshmen not attending the retreat.
Happy Birthday!
Emily Dickman
Kirby Hartz
Oct. 24, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Illinois Wesleyan on Monday, Oct. 27th during 5th hour, and
Illinois State University on Tue., Oct. 28 during 5th hour. In order to
attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the guidance
bulletin board by today and Mon., Oct. 27 respectively.
Boys’ basketball is looking for a couple of students to be managers and
one student to keep stats on an IPad. If interested, contact Coach
Shearburn at 370-2494.
The office “lost & found” has a gym clothes bag that was found on top of
the lockers last week. There are also two umbrellas that were left here
at school after the students went to IC to listen to former President
Jimmy Carter. Please claim these items if they belong to you.
Congratulations to Hannah Jackson and Thomas Asama, who were
nominated by the Routt faculty to attend the HOBY Leadership
Conference this summer at Illinois Wesleyan University!
Oct. 23, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Western Illinois University tomorrow during 5th hour,
Illinois Wesleyan on Monday, Oct. 27th during 5th hour, and
Illinois State University on Tue., Oct. 28 during 5th hour. In order to
attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the guidance
bulletin board by today, tomorrow and Mon., Oct. 27 respectively.
Driver’s Ed students! If you want to ride the District 117 bus to your
Driver’s Ed classes that begin on Mon., Oct. 27, you must pick up a bus
registration form in the office today and return the form, signed by your
parent, to the Routt office by today. You will not be allowed to ride the
bus unless you have returned a completed form. You must leave
school promptly after the 2:45 dismissal and catch the bus in front of
Our Saviour School. As with all of our students, you must also abide by
all of the District 117 rules as a privilege to riding their buses.
Any student who wants to play boys’ basketball this year, and did not
attend the meeting last night, needs to see Coach Wilson ASAP.
Boys’ basketball is looking for a couple of students to be managers and
one student to keep stats on an IPad. If interested, contact Coach
Shearburn at 370-2494.
Tomorrow will be a Purple Day. Purple shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes
may be worn with a two dollar donation to be collected by 1st period
teachers. The two dollar donation will be donated to the Homeless
Shelter to kick off Homeless awareness month.
Congratulations to Hannah Jackson and Thomas Asama, who were
nominated by the Routt faculty to attend the HOBY Leadership
Conference this summer at Illinois Wesleyan University!
Oct. 22, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Western Illinois University on Friday, Oct. 24 during 5th hour,
Illinois Wesleyan on Monday, Oct. 27th during 5th hour, and
Illinois State University on Tue., Oct. 28 during 5th hour. In order to
attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the guidance
bulletin board by Thur., Oct. 23, Fri., Oct. 24 and Mon., Oct. 27
respectively.
The Regional Office of Education will open the Annual Art Show for high
school students at Lincoln Land Community College on Nov. 7th.
Students who would like to participate with work created in 2013 and
2014 art classes should see Mrs. Dunseth this week.
Seniors! The Jostens rep will be here in the Student Lounge today from
2:45 – 3:15 to take your orders for graduation materials. Bring your
completed order form with a $60 deposit or payment in full. Please
remember that ALL SENIORS must order a cap & gown for the
graduation ceremony. Ordering other items is completely optional.
Boys’ basketball players! There will be a meeting tonight for selection
and fitting of shoes. Freshmen and sophomores should be at school by
6:00 p.m., and ask at least one parent to accompany you. Juniors and
seniors should report to school at 7:00 p.m.
Driver’s Ed students! If you want to ride the District 117 bus to your
Driver’s Ed classes that begin on Mon., Oct. 27, you must pick up a bus
registration form in the office today and return the form, signed by your
parent, to the Routt office by tomorrow. You will not be allowed to ride
the bus unless you have returned a completed form. You must leave
school promptly after the 2:45 dismissal and catch the bus in front of
Our Saviour School. As with all of our students, you must also abide by
all of the District 117 rules as a privilege to riding their buses.
Friday Oct. 24th will be a Purple Day. Purple shirt, jeans, and tennis
shoes may be worn with a two dollar donation to be collected by 1st
period teachers. The two dollar donation will be donated to the
Homeless Shelter to kick off Homeless awareness month.
Congratulations to Hannah Jackson and Thomas Asama, who were
nominated by the Routt faculty to attend the HOBY Leadership
Conference this summer at Illinois Wesleyan University!
Oct. 21, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Western Illinois University on Friday, Oct. 24 during 5th hour,
Illinois Wesleyan on Monday, Oct. 27th during 5th hour, and
Illinois State University on Tue., Oct. 28 during 5th hour. In order to
attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the guidance
bulletin board by Thur., Oct. 23, Fri., Oct. 24 and Mon., Oct. 27
respectively.
The Regional Office of Education will open the Annual Art Show for high
school students at Lincoln Land Community College on Nov. 7th.
Students who would like to participate with work created in 2013 and
2014 art classes should see Mrs. Dunseth this week.
Seniors! The Jostens rep will be here in the Student Lounge tomorrow
from 2:45 – 3:15 to take your orders for graduation materials. Bring
your completed order form with a $60 deposit or payment in full. Please
remember that ALL SENIORS must order a cap & gown for the
graduation ceremony. Ordering other items is completely optional.
Boys’ basketball players! There will be a meeting tomorrow for
selection and fitting of shoes. Freshmen and sophomores should be at
school by 6:00 p.m., and ask at least one parent to accompany you.
Juniors and seniors should report to school at 7:00 p.m.
Driver’s Ed students! If you want to ride the District 117 bus to your
Driver’s Ed classes that begin on Mon., Oct. 27, you must pick up a bus
registration form in the office today and return the form, signed by your
parent, to the Routt office by Thur., Oct. 23. You will not be allowed to
ride the bus unless you have returned a completed form. You must
leave school promptly after the 2:45 dismissal and catch the bus in front
of Our Saviour School. As with all of our students, you must also abide
by all of the District 117 rules as a privilege to riding their buses.
Friday Oct. 24th will be a Purple Day. Purple shirt, jeans, and tennis
shoes may be worn with a two dollar donation to be collected by 1st
period teachers. The two dollar donation will be donated to the
Homeless Shelter to kick off Homeless awareness month.
Happy Birthday!
Annalise Wright
Oct. 20, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A representative from Western Illinois University will be meeting with
students in the lounge on Friday, Oct. 24 during 5th hour. A
representative from Illinois Wesleyan will be meeting with students in
the lounge on Monday, Oct. 27th during 5th hour. Interested juniors and
seniors should sign up on the guidance bulletin board by Thursday, Oct.
23rd and Friday Oct. 24th in order to attend.
The Regional Office of Education will open the Annual Art Show for high
school students at Lincoln Land Community College on Nov. 7th.
Students who would like to participate with work created in 2013 and
2014 art classes should see Mrs. Dunseth this week.
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl Team on their 3rd place finish at
the Novice Tournament at Southwestern High School in Piasa. Team
members are Collin Westbrook, Cole Burke, Allie Dolen, Dylan Gowin,
Hannah Jackson and Laura Westbrook.
Seniors! The Jostens rep will be here in the Student Lounge on Wed.,
Oct. 22 from 2:45 – 3:15 to take your orders for graduation materials.
Bring your completed order form with a $60 deposit or payment in full.
Please remember that ALL SENIORS must order a cap & gown for the
graduation ceremony. Ordering other items is completely optional.
Boys’ basketball players! There will be a meeting on Wed., Oct. 22 for
selection and fitting of shoes. Freshmen and sophomores should be at
school by 6:00 p.m., and ask at least one parent to accompany you.
Juniors and seniors should report to school at 7:00 p.m.
Friday Oct. 24th will be a Purple Day. Purple shirt, jeans, and tennis
shoes may be worn with a two dollar donation to be collected by 1st
period teachers. The two dollar donation will be donated to the
Homeless Shelter to kick off Homeless awareness month.
Attention seniors in fall sports! Senior Night recognition for volleyball
players and swimmers will be tonight between the J.V. and varsity
volleyball games. Please have your parents here by 6:30.
Happy Birthday! Kaitlin Schulte.
Oct. 17, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A representative will be meeting with students in the lounge from
McKendree College on Mon., Oct. 20 during 7th hour. In order to attend,
interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the guidance bulletin
board by today.
All girls planning on bowling this winter on the Routt girls’ bowling team
need to attend the bowling information meeting on Sun., Oct. 19 at 6
p.m. The meeting will be at the K of C Hall. If you have not had a
sports physical, you must have one prior to the start of the season.
Routt Book Club will meet today at 3:00 to discuss Tunnel in the Sky.
Join us in room 1.
Attention seniors in fall sports! Senior Night for football players and
cheerleaders will be tonight before the football game at ISD, beginning
at 6:30. Athletes and parents must be at the field by 6:20. Senior Night
recognition for volleyball players and swimmers will be Monday night,
Oct. 20, between the J.V. and varsity volleyball games. Please have
your parents there by 6:30.
This is a reminder for students. Beginning today, students who do not
have their new lunch card will be required to go to the back of the lunch
line.
Seniors! The Jostens rep will be here in the Student Lounge on Wed.,
Oct. 22 from 2:45 – 3:15 to take your orders for graduation materials.
Bring your completed order form with a $60 deposit or payment in full.
Please remember that ALL SENIORS must order a cap & gown for the
graduation ceremony. Ordering other items is completely optional.
Happy Birthday!
Patrick May
Oct. 16, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A representative will be meeting with students in the lounge from
McKendree College on Mon., Oct. 20 during 7th hour. In order to attend,
interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the guidance bulletin
board by tomorrow.
All girls planning on bowling this winter on the Routt girls’ bowling team
need to attend the bowling information meeting on Sun., Oct. 19 at 6
p.m. The meeting will be at the K of C Hall. If you have not had a
sports physical, you must have one prior to the start of the season.
Routt Book Club will meet tomorrow at 3:00 to discuss Tunnel in the
Sky. Join us in room 1.
Boys’ basketball will have an open gym tonight from 8-9 for those who
can attend.
Attention seniors in fall sports! Senior Night for football players and
cheerleaders will be tomorrow night before the football game at ISD,
beginning at 6:30. Athletes and parents must be at the field by 6:20.
Senior Night recognition for volleyball players and swimmers will be
Monday night, Oct. 20, between the J.V. and varsity volleyball games.
Please have your parents there by 6:30.
This is a reminder for students. Beginning tomorrow, students who do
not have their new lunch card will be required to go to the back of the
lunch line.
Students are reminded that plagiarism is defined as taking any writing
or idea that belongs to someone else or some other source, and
attempting to pass it off as your own work. When using someone else’s
words, work or ideas you need to appropriately cite your source.
Consequences for plagiarism, or academic dishonesty, are described
on page 6 of the student handbook.
This is the last call for Pizza Hut pizza for lunch tomorrow! The final
count will be turned in at 10:00. If you’re not signed up, you will not be
able to get pizza tomorrow.
Oct. 15, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is a reminder that any adults who volunteer for any school
activities are required to attend a Protecting God’s Children
session. The next workshop at Our Saviour is on Thur., Oct. 16
beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the convent upper room. Please call to
register at 245-6184.
A representative will be meeting with students in the lounge from
McKendree College on Mon., Oct. 20 during 7th hour. In order to attend,
interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the guidance bulletin
board by Fri., Oct. 17.
All girls planning on bowling this winter on the Routt girls’ bowling team
need to attend the bowling information meeting on Sun., Oct. 19 at 6
p.m. The meeting will be at the K of C Hall. If you have not had a
sports physical, you must have one prior to the start of the season.
There will be a brief meeting of the Routt Recycles Committee after
school today. If you cannot make it, or are interested in joining, please
see Mr. Maruna.
Routt Book Club will meet Fri., Oct. 17 at 3:00 to discuss Tunnel in the
Sky. Join us in room 1.
New lunch ID cards will be passed out today during lunch. As of today,
if you lose your ID card, there will be a replacement fee & you will need
to notify Mrs. Fernandes. You will also be asked to show your ID card
before entering the lunch room. If you do not have it, you will be sent to
the end of the line.
Congratulations to the girls swim team on their victory over JHS last
night! Iron man was Riley Dunnagan, most improved was Erika Haley
and MVP for the day was Martha Maruna, scoring 15 points. The next
practice is tomorrow at 5:45 and the next meet is Friday at 4:00 at the
YMCA.
Friday is another Pizza Hut Pizza Day. Please be sure you sign up
today in the cafeteria.
Teachers! Juniors should return to class this morning from testing at
approximately 10:45.
Oct. 14, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is a reminder that any adults who volunteer for any school
activities are required to attend a Protecting God’s Children
session. The next workshop at Our Saviour is on Thur., Oct. 16
beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the convent upper room. Please call to
register at 245-6184.
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Fontbonne University tomorrow during 8th hour, and
McKendree College on Mon., Oct. 20 during 7th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by today & Fri., Oct. 17 respectively.
Juniors will need to report to the Martha Routt room tomorrow morning
by 8:12 a.m. for the PSAT exam. Lunch count will be taken before the
exam. Please remember to bring #2 pencils and a calculator. Exam
will be over in the middle of 4th hour. Juniors only will not be attending
Mass tomorrow.
All girls planning on bowling this winter on the Routt girls’ bowling team
need to attend the bowling information meeting on Sun., Oct. 19 at 6
p.m. The meeting will be at the K of C Hall. If you have not had a
sports physical, you must have one prior to the start of the season.
There is still a shirt and a pair of uniform shorts in the office that were
left in the cafeteria after Thursday’s football dinner. Please claim them
today.
There will be a brief meeting of the Routt Recycles Committee after
school on Wednesday. If you cannot make it, or are interested in
joining, please see Mr. Maruna.
Routt Book Club will meet Fri., Oct. 17 at 3:00 to discuss Tunnel in the
Sky. Join us in room 1.
Thank you to the 81 staff members and students who participated in
today’s “Swim for the Cure” Pink Day! We raised $161 in the fight
against breast cancer.
Belated Happy Birthday!
Yesterday
Miguel Alvarez
Happy Birthday!
Jayden Lahey
Brennan Moore
Brooks Moore
Oct. 10, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Fontbonne University on Wed., Oct. 15 during 8th hour, and
McKendree College on Mon., Oct. 20 during 7th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Tue., Oct. 14 & Fri., Oct. 17 respectively.
There is no after-school study hall today.
There will be no CAC meeting this Sunday.
Tue., Oct. 14 is our “Swim for the Cure” day. Students will be allowed
to wear pink shirts, jeans & tennis shoes for a $2 donation to the Mia
Ware Foundation. Students not participating will be required to wear
their school uniforms. The $2 donation will be collected by the first
period teachers.
There are still a few Homecoming pictures in the office. They may be
picked up today right after school.
Juniors will need to report to the Martha Routt room on Wednesday
morning, Oct. 15 by 8:12 a.m. for the PSAT exam. Lunch count will be
taken before the exam. Please remember to bring #2 pencils and a
calculator. Exam will be over in the middle of 4th hour. Juniors only will
not be attending Mass on this day.
All girls planning on bowling this winter on the Routt girls’ bowling team
need to attend the bowling information meeting on Sun., Oct. 19 at 6
p.m. The meeting will be at the K of C Hall. If you have not had a
sports physical, you must have one prior to the start of the season.
There is a flash drive in the “lost & found” that was found in the library
yesterday. Please claim it in the office.
There is a shirt and a pair of uniform shorts in the office that were left in
the cafeteria last night. Please claim them today.
Happy Birthday!
Matt Jackson
Tommy Schierl
Ms. Kirkpatrick
Oct. 9, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Knox College tomorrow during 2nd hour,
Fontbonne University on Wed., Oct. 15 during 8th hour, and
McKendree College on Mon., Oct. 20 during 7th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by today, Tue., Oct. 14 & Fri., Oct. 17
respectively.
Senior fall athletes! Please get your senior night information turned in
to Coach Wilson or Mrs. Bergschneider for the senior night program. If
not in by today, your information will not be included.
Attention girls’ basketball players! Today at 4:45 p.m., Pat Dowling from
Curt Smith Sporting Goods will be in the school lobby if any player
wants to purchase or try on basketball shoes for the upcoming season.
No money is needed this day as money will be collected when the
shoes arrive. For volleyball girls, he will wait until practice is finished for
those of you who are interested.
This is a reminder that any students who want to take the Driver's
Education course at JHS this fall can still sign up. You must be 15
years old by Nov. 30 and sign up at the JHS office by Mon., Oct. 27.
The classroom course will run Monday through Friday, 3:30-5:00 from
Oct. 27 to Nov. 25. The fee for the course is $250, plus a $15
registration fee. $265 is payable to JHS when you register for the
course. To be eligible to take the class, you must have passed 8
classes during the 2 previous school semesters.
This is a dress code reminder to students. On uniform days, only gray,
black, or purple sweatshirts with the script Routt logo may be worn. All
other sweatshirts are not a part of the Routt daily uniform. Please
check your student handbook if you have any questions.
This reminder is for students who are going to hear former President
Jimmy Carter’s speech at Illinois College on Tue., Oct. 14. Your
completed pre-arranged absence form is due in the office today by 3:00
p.m. It must have a parent’s signature as well as the signatures of the
teachers of the classes you will miss.
There is no after-school study hall tomorrow after our half-day
dismissal.
There will be no CAC meeting this Sunday.
Tue., Oct. 14 is our “Swim for the Cure” day. Students will be allowed
to wear pink shirts, jeans & tennis shoes for a $2 donation to the Mia
Ware Foundation. Students not participating will be required to wear
their school uniforms. The $2 donations will be collected by the first
period teachers.
Homecoming pictures are in and may be picked up in the office today
after school.
Tomorrow is a “Routt Day”; you may wear Routt Day apparel!
Congratulations to the swim team on their victory over Peoria High
yesterday! Iron Man for the day was Kelly Tobin. Most Improved was
Ellie Abell. MVP for the day was Martha Maruna, scoring 16 points.
Next practice is Friday at 6 a.m. Next meet is Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the
YMCA. Come show your support for the cure.
Oct. 8, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is a reminder that any adults who volunteer for any school
activities are required to attend a Protecting God’s Children
session. The next workshop at Our Saviour is on Thur., Oct. 16
beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the convent upper room. Please call to
register at 245-6184.
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Knox College on Fri., Oct. 10 during 2nd hour, and
Fontbonne University on Wed., Oct. 15 during 8th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by tomorrow & Tue., Oct. 14 respectively.
Senior fall athletes! Please get your senior night information turned in
to Coach Wilson or Mrs. Bergschneider for the senior night program. If
not in by tomorrow, your information will not be included.
There is no after-school study hall after Friday’s half-day dismissal.
Mrs. Herget will not be at school for the remainder of this week. If you
have a question about college visits, please check in the office.
Attention girls’ basketball players! Tomorrow at 4:45 p.m., Pat Dowling
from Curt Smith Sporting Goods will be in the school lobby if any player
wants to purchase or try on basketball shoes for the upcoming season.
No money is needed this day as money will be collected when the
shoes arrive. For volleyball girls, he will wait until practice is finished for
those of you who are interested.
This reminder is for students who are going to hear former President
Jimmy Carter’s speech at Illinois College on Tue., Oct. 14. Your
completed pre-arranged absence form is due in the office tomorrow by
3:00 p.m. It must have a parent’s signature as well as the signatures of
the teachers of the classes you will miss that day.
This is a reminder that any students who want to take the Driver's
Education course at JHS this fall can still sign up. You must be 15
years old by Nov. 30 and sign up at the JHS office by Mon., Oct. 27.
The classroom course will run Monday through Friday, 3:30-5:00 from
Oct. 27 to Nov. 25. The fee for the course is $250, plus a $15
registration fee. $265 is payable to JHS when you register for the
course. To be eligible to take the class, you must have passed 8
classes during the 2 previous school semesters.
Attention freshmen! Please bring an umbrella for tomorrow as they are
calling for rain. We will be walking over to the health fair.
This is a dress code reminder to students. On uniform days, only gray,
black, or purple sweatshirts with the script Routt logo may be worn. All
other sweatshirts are not a part of the Routt daily uniform. Please
check your student handbook if you have any questions.
Oct. 7, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Quincy University on Thur., Oct. 9 during 1st hour,
Knox College on Fri., Oct. 10 during 2nd hour, and
Fontbonne University on Wed., Oct. 15 during 8th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by today, Thur., Oct. 9, & Tue., Oct. 14
respectively.
Senior fall athletes! Please get your senior night information turned in
to Coach Wilson or Mrs. Bergschneider for the senior night program. If
not in by Thursday, your information will not be included.
There is no after-school study hall after Friday’s half-day dismissal.
Mrs. Herget will not be at school for the remainder of this week. If you
have a question about college visits, please check in the office.
Attention girls’ basketball players! On Thur., Oct. 9 at 4:45 p.m., Pat
Dowling from Curt Smith Sporting Goods will be in the school lobby if
any player wants to purchase or try on basketball shoes for the
upcoming season. No money is needed this day as money will be
collected when the shoes arrive. For volleyball girls, he will wait until
practice is finished for those of you who are interested.
Oct. 6, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Quincy University on Thur., Oct. 9 during 1st hour, and
Knox College on Fri., Oct. 10 during 2nd hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by tomorrow & Thur., Oct. 9 respectively.
There will be open gym for boys’ basketball today, Oct. 9, 14, 16, 22
and 30 from 7 – 9 p.m. This is for anyone not participating in a fall
sport. If you have any questions, please see Coach Wilson.
Attention students! This is a reminder that students are not allowed to
park in the teachers’ or visitors’ parking spots until after 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
Senior fall athletes! Please get your senior night information turned in
to Coach Wilson or Mrs. Bergschneider for the senior night program. If
not in by Thursday, your information will not be included.
Golf team members! Don’t forget to return your signed pre-arranged
absence forms to the office at the end of the day today.
Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 15% of all pre-taxed food sales to The
Mia Ware Foundation from any guest who presents a fundraising ticket
to them today only from 6-10 p.m. The pink fundraising tickets can be
picked up from the office counter or the table in the Student Lounge.
Thank you to those who participated in our pink shirt “Volley for the
Cure” day today! We raised $178.75!
Oct. 3, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today’s scheduled golf meet at Carrollton has been cancelled!
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Millikin University on Mon., Oct. 6 during 2nd hour,
Quincy Universtiy on Thur., Oct. 9 during 1st hour, and
Knox College on Fri., Oct. 10 during 2nd hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by today, Tue., Oct. 7, & Thur., Oct. 9
respectively.
Mr. Rood would like to invite and encourage students to join the Annual
Morgan County Right to Life “Life Chain” to support the rights of the
unborn. We will meet at the Ferris Wheel in Community Park at 2:30
this Sun., Oct. 5. Thank you!
Routt Book Club will meet today after school at 2:50 in room 1. We’ll be
discussing Tunnel in the Sky, a science fiction classic. All readers are
welcome.
New school ID cards with a laminated barcode for lunch will be issued
soon. After the new ID cards are issued, if you lose it, there will be a
replacement fee and you will need to notify Mrs. Fernandes. You will
now be asked to show your ID card before entering the lunch line. If
you do not have it, you will be sent to the end of the line. If the problem
persists, then we will issue a monetary fine. Also, please be sure to
keep your ID/Lunch cards out of the washing machine and refrain from
bending it. Thank you!
There is a water bottle in the “lost & found”. Please claim it in the office
today if you think it belongs to you.
Any juniors or seniors interested in attending former President Carter’s
visit to Illinois College on Oct. 14 need to sign up in Mrs. Hall’s room by
today at noon.
There will be open gym for boys’ basketball on Oct. 6, 9, 14, 16, 22 and
30 from 7 – 9 p.m. This is for anyone not participating in a fall sport. If
you have any questions, please see Coach Wilson.
It has been requested, and approved by Mr. Roscetti, that there will be
two Jeans Days in the upcoming weeks. Mon., Oct. 6 is our “Volley for
the Cure” day. Students will be allowed to wear pink shirts, jeans &
tennis shoes for a $2 donation to the Mia Ware Foundation. Tue., Oct.
14 is our “Swim for the Cure” day. Students will be allowed to wear pink
shirts, jeans & tennis shoes for a $2 donation to the Mia Ware
Foundation. Students not participating on either day will be required to
wear their school uniforms. The $2 donations will be collected by the
first period teachers.
Attention students! Students are not allowed to park in the teachers’ or
visitors’ parking spots until after 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Happy Birthday!
Today
Saturday
Sunday
Jasper Sleeman
Sarah Warfield
Abby Jackson
Hannah Jackson
Oct. 2, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is a reminder that any adults who volunteer for any school
activities are required to attend a Protecting God’s Children
session. The next workshop at Our Saviour is on Thur., Oct. 16
beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the convent upper room. Please call to
register at 245-6184.
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Millikin University on Mon., Oct. 6 during 2nd hour, and
Quincy Universtiy on Thur., Oct. 9 during 1st hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by tomorrow & Tue., Oct. 7 respectively.
Mr. Rood would like to invite and encourage students to join the Annual
Morgan County Right to Life “Life Chain” to support the rights of the
unborn. We will meet at the Ferris Wheel in Community Park at 2:30 on
Sun., Oct. 5. Thank you!
Routt Book Club will meet tomorrow after school at 2:50 in room 1.
We’ll be discussing Tunnel in the Sky, a science fiction classic. All
readers are welcome.
New school ID cards with a laminated barcode for lunch will be issued
soon, hopefully this week or early next week. After the new ID cards
are issued, if you lose it, there will be a replacement fee and you will
need to notify Mrs. Fernandes. You will now be asked to show your ID
card before entering the lunch line. If you do not have it, you will be
sent to the end of the line. If the problem persists, then we will issue a
monetary fine. Also, please be sure to keep your ID/Lunch cards out of
the washing machine and refrain from bending it. Thank you!
There is a water bottle in the “lost & found”. Please claim it in the office
if you think it belongs to you.
Any juniors or seniors interested in attending former President Carter’s
visit to Illinois College on Oct. 14 need to sign up in Mrs. Hall’s room by
tomorrow at noon.
There will be open gym for boys’ basketball on Oct. 6, 9, 14, 16, 22 and
30 from 7 – 9 p.m. This is for anyone not participating in a fall sport.
Any questions, please see Coach Wilson.
It has been requested, and approved by Mr. Roscetti, that there will be
two Jeans Days in the upcoming weeks. Mon., Oct. 6 is our “Volley for
the Cure” day. Students will be allowed to wear pink shirts and jeans
for a $2 donation to the Mia Ware Foundation. Students not
participating will be required to wear their school uniforms.
Tue., Oct. 14 is our “Swim for the Cure” day. Students will be allowed
to wear pink shirts and jeans for a $2 donation to the Mia Ware
Foundation. Students not participating will be required to wear their
school uniforms.
If you want Pizza Hut pizza for lunch tomorrow, and did not sign up on
yesterday’s sign-up sheet, come to the Student Lounge now to sign up.
Since this is the first time we have done this, today is the only time we
will have a second day for sign-up. In the future, you must sign up on
Wednesdays only for the pizza on Fridays since the pizzas have to be
ordered ahead. If you are not signed up, you will not be able to eat
pizza on Friday.
Tomorrow is not a Routt Day!
Happy Birthday!
Cassie Huey
Oct. 1, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Millikin University on Mon., Oct. 6 during 2nd hour, and
Quincy Universtiy on Thur., Oct. 9 during 1st hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Fri., Oct. 3 & Tue., Oct. 7 respectively.
Mr. Rood would like to invite and encourage students to join the Annual
Morgan County Right to Life “Life Chain” to support the rights of the
unborn. We will meet at the Ferris Wheel in Community Park at 2:30 on
Sun., Oct. 5. Thank you!
Routt Book Club will meet Friday after school at 2:50 in room 1. We’ll
be discussing Tunnel in the Sky, a science fiction classic. All readers
are welcome.
New school ID cards with a laminated barcode for lunch will be issued
soon, hopefully this week or early next week. After the new ID cards
are issued, if you lose it, there will be a replacement fee and you will
need to notify Mrs. Fernandes. You will now be asked to show your ID
card before entering the lunch line. If you do not have it you will be sent
to the end of the line. If the problem persists, then we will issue a
monetary fine. Also, please be sure to keep your ID/Lunch cards out of
the washing machine and refrain from bending it. Thank you!
The Cafeteria is pleased to announce that we will be having Pizza Hut
pizza on every Friday in October! In order to make things run smoothly
we must get lunch count on Wednesdays for the pizza days. This
includes a count for any extras. There will be a sign-up sheet in the
cafeteria, as well as the office. YOU MUST SIGN UP TODAY,
INCLUDING EXTRAS!! Also, please note that extras for this pizza will
be $1.00. If all goes well in October, we are looking to continue this
every Friday for the remainder of the year.
This is a reminder to all student government officers that there will be a
short meeting after school today. Please do not forget.
A cell phone was found on the front steps following yesterday’s pictures.
See Mr. Roscetti to claim it.
Happy Birthday!
Alec Welch
Mrs. Ptacek
Sept. 30, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Blackburn College tomorrow during 1st hour,
St. Louis Universtiy tomorrow during 6th hour, and
Millikin University on Mon., Oct. 6 during 2nd hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by today, & Fri., Oct. 3 respectively.
All fall sports’ teams will get their pictures taken after school today,
beginning with the volleyball team at 3:00. Picture order forms are
available on the office counter.
Starting with the month of October, RCHS will be recognizing two
students with perfect attendance each month. To be eligible, the
student must have no absences (excused or unexcused) and no
tardies. A drawing will be held at the end of each month for prizes.
Mr. Rood would like to invite and encourage students to join the Annual
Morgan County Right to Life “Life Chain” to support the rights of the
unborn. We will meet at the Ferris Wheel in Community Park at 2:30 on
Sun., Oct. 5. Thank you!
This is a reminder to students. We have a full day of school today.
OSS has early dismissal for an elementary teachers’ workshop.
Happy Birthday!
Andrew Basnet
Sept. 29, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
University of Illinois-Urbana tomorrow during 1st hour,
MacMurray College tomorrow during 3rd hour,
Blackburn College on Wed., Oct. 1 during 1st hour,
St. Louis Universtiy on Wed., Oct. 1 during 6th hour, and
Millikin University on Mon., Oct. 6 during 2nd hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by today, tomorrow, & Fri., Oct. 3 respectively.
All fall sports’ teams will get their pictures taken after school tomorrow,
beginning with the volleyball team at 3:00. Picture order forms are
available on the office counter.
Starting with the month of October, RCHS will be recognizing two
students with perfect attendance each month. To be eligible, the
student must have no absences (excused or unexcused) and no
tardies. A drawing will be held at the end of each month for prizes.
Mr. Rood would like to invite and encourage students to join the Annual
Morgan County Right to Life “Life Chain” to support the rights of the
unborn. We will meet at the Ferris Wheel in Community Park at 2:30 on
Sun., Oct. 5. Thank you!
There is a class ring in the “lost & found”. Please come to the office to
claim it.
This is a reminder to students. We have a full day of school tomorrow.
OSS has early dismissal for an elementary teachers’ workshop.
Sept. 26, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
University of Illinois-Urbana on Tue., Sept. 30 during 1st hour,
MacMurray College on Tue., Sept. 30 during 3rd hour,
Blackburn College on Wed., Oct. 1 during 1st hour, and
St. Louis Universtiy on Wed., Oct. 1 during 6th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Mon., Sept. 29 & Tue., Sept. 30 respectively.
Sophomores! The Jostens rep will be here on today to receive your
class ring orders. Please bring your completed orders and $60 deposit
today after school in the Student Lounge.
All fall sports’ teams will get their pictures taken after school on Tue.,
Sept. 30, beginning with volleyball at 3:00. Picture order forms are
available on the office counter.
CAC will have a meeting after 6 p.m. Mass at Illinois College this
Sunday. All are welcome.
Anyone interested in ordering a 2014 Volley for the Cure T-shirt or
Hoodie needs to talk to a Routt Volleyball player or coach. Orders are
due by today, with delivery scheduled for Friday, Oct. 3rd. Help the
Lady Rockets support the Mia Ware Foundation and wear your pink on
Oct. 6th for the annual Volley for the Cure match against Jacksonville.
Happy Birthday!
Sunday
Fr. Tom Meyer
Sept. 25, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
University of Illinois-Urbana on Tue., Sept. 30 during 1st hour,
MacMurray College on Tue., Sept. 30 during 3rd hour,
Blackburn College on Wed., Oct. 1 during 1st hour, and
St. Louis Universtiy on Wed., Oct. 1 during 6th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Mon., Sept. 29 & Tue., Sept. 30 respectively.
Sophomores! The Jostens rep will be here on tomorrow to receive your
class ring orders. Please bring your completed orders and $60 deposit
tomorrow after school in the Student Lounge.
A paperback copy of the book The Turn of the Screw and a calculator
has been turned in to the office. Also a calculator was found above
locker #42. If you think it may be yours, see Mr. Roscetti at lunch.
Routt Book Club will hold a brief organizational meeting today at 2:50 in
room 1. All readers are welcome!
All fall sports’ teams will get their pictures taken after school on Tue.,
Sept. 30, beginning with volleyball at 3:00. Picture order forms are
available on the office counter.
Mr. Rood would like to take the food donations to the Food Pantry
tomorrow afternoon. Let’s have a good final push toward bringing in as
much as we can. Thank you very much!
CAC will have a meeting after 6 p.m. Mass at Illinois College this
Sunday. All are welcome.
Anyone interested in ordering a 2014 Volley for the Cure T-shirt or
Hoodie needs to talk to a Routt Volleyball player or coach. Orders are
due by tomorrow, Sept. 26th, with delivery scheduled for
Friday, Oct. 3rd. Help the Lady Rockets support the Mia Ware
Foundation and wear your pink on Oct. 6th for the annual Volley for the
Cure match against Jacksonville.
Happy Birthday Thomas Coates!
Sept. 24, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
University of Illinois-Urbana on Tue., Sept. 30 during 1st hour,
MacMurray College on Tue., Sept. 30 during 3rd hour,
Blackburn College on Wed., Oct. 1 during 1st hour, and
St. Louis Universtiy on Wed., Oct. 1 during 6th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Mon., Sept. 29 & Tue., Sept. 30 respectively.
Sophomores! The Jostens rep will be here on Friday to receive your
class ring orders. Please bring your completed orders and $60 deposit
Friday between 2:30 and 3:15.
A paperback copy of the book The Turn of the Screw and a calculator
has been turned in to the office.
Routt Book Club will hold a brief organizational meeting tomorrow at
2:50 in room 1. All readers are welcome!
All fall sports’ teams will get their pictures taken after school on Tue.,
Sept. 30, beginning with volleyball at 3:00. Picture order forms are
available on the office counter.
Mr. Rood would like to take the food donations to the Food Pantry on
Friday afternoon. Let’s have a good final push toward bringing in as
much as we can. Thank you very much!
Anyone interested in ordering a 2014 Volley for the Cure T-shirt or
Hoodie needs to talk to a Routt Volleyball player or coach. Orders are
due by this Friday, Sept. 26th, with delivery scheduled for
Friday, Oct. 3rd. Help the Lady Rockets support the Mia Ware
Foundation and wear your pink on Oct. 6th for the annual Volley for the
Cure match against Jacksonville.
CAC will have a meeting after 6 p.m. Mass at Illinois College this
Sunday. All are welcome.
Sept. 23, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
University of Illinois-Urbana on Tue., Sept. 30 during 1st hour, and
MacMurray College on Tue., Sept. 30 during 3rd hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Mon., Sept. 29.
Sophomores! The Jostens rep will be here on Friday to receive your
class ring orders. Please bring your completed orders and $60 deposit
Friday between 2:30 and 3:15. Swimmers, if you didn’t receive a packet
yesterday, please pick it up in the office.
A paperback copy of the book The Turn of the Screw and a calculator
has been turned in to the office.
Routt Book Club will hold a brief organizational meeting Thursday at
2:50 in room 1. All readers are welcome!
Keegan Hoots, please stop by the office during lunch today.
Sept. 22, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
University of Illinois in Springfield tomorrow during 4th hour, and
Culver-Stockton tomorrow during 7th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by today.
Students! This is a reminder that items are not to be left on top of
lockers, especially after 3 p.m. Your personal items and books should
be stored inside your locker.
There is a bracelet in the office “lost & found”. It was left at the dance
Saturday night. Please claim it in the office today. Also there is a pencil
case in the “lost & found”.
The Jostens rep will meet with sophomores in Room 2 at 2:30 today
regarding class rings.
Yearbooks may be picked up in the Student Lounge today after school.
Sept. 19, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Illinois College on Mon., Sept. 22 during 1st hour,
Maryville University on Mon., Sept. 22 during 5th hour,
University of Illinois in Springfield on Tue., Sept. 23 during 4th hour, and
Culver-Stockton on Tue., Sept. 23 during 7th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by today and Mon., Sept. 22 respectively.
Mr. Rood would like to invite interested students to join the North
Church Nursing Home service project. This would be a good way to
gain service hours and help out in the community. Interested students
please see Mr. Rood. Thank you.
Freshmen! Please remember to turn your $5 class dues in to Mrs. Hall
or Mrs. Chipman by today for class float materials!
Routt is hosting a Food Drive for the Jacksonville Food Pantry. Let’s
pull together to help out the community. See signs posted for food
items needed. The boxes are filling, thank you!
Any boys interested in participating in bowling, there is a sign-up sheet
in the office. The season starts Oct. 27 and ends Jan. 31. Deadline to
sign up is today. Any questions, see Coach Wilson.
Merle Fox will be at the Homecoming dance for photos. Pick up your
photo order forms in the office.
This is a reminder that guests of the Homecoming Dance who do not
attend Routt must bring a photo ID with them to the dance.
Students! This is a reminder that items are not to be left on top of
lockers, especially after 3 p.m. Your personal items and books should
be stored inside your locker.
For anyone interested in The Bowl Inn's youth bowling league, there will
be an informational meeting this Sunday, Sept. 21st at 2:00 p.m. The
league runs on Sundays for 20 weeks. All bowlers ages 6-18 are
invited to participate. If you cannot attend the meeting, but are
interested in bowling, contact The Bowl Inn at 243-3838. Members of
the high school bowling team are eligible to participate.
Everyone enjoy the parade and BE SAFE!
Sept. 18, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Illinois College on Mon., Sept. 22 during 1st hour,
Maryville University on Mon., Sept. 22 during 5th hour,
University of Illinois in Springfield on Tue., Sept. 23 during 4th hour, and
Culver-Stockton on Tue., Sept. 23 during 7th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Fri., Sept. 19 and Mon., Sept. 22
respectively.
Mr. Rood would like to invite interested students to join the North
Church Nursing Home service project. This would be a good way to
gain service hours and help out in the community. Interested students
please see Mr. Rood. Thank you.
Freshmen! Please remember to turn your $5 class dues in to Mrs. Hall
or Mrs. Chipman by tomorrow! Materials are needed for our class float.
Routt is hosting a Food Drive for the Jacksonville Food Pantry. Let’s
pull together to help out the community. See signs posted for food
items needed. The boxes are filling, thank you!
Any boys interested in participating in bowling, there is a sign-up sheet
in the office. The season starts Oct. 27 and ends Jan. 31. Deadline to
sign up is Fri., Sept. 19. Any questions, see Coach Wilson.
Merle Fox will be at the Homecoming dance for photos. Pick up your
photo order forms in the office.
For anyone interested in The Bowl Inn's youth bowling league, there will
be an informational meeting this Sunday, Sept. 21st at 2:00 p.m. The
league runs on Sundays for 20 weeks. All bowlers ages 6-18 are
invited to participate. If you cannot attend the meeting, but are
interested in bowling, contact The Bowl Inn at 243-3838. Members of
the high school bowling team are eligible to participate.
Guests of the Homecoming Dance who do not attend Routt must bring
a photo ID with them to the dance.
Any students who did not get a physical ticket for Homecoming are
asked to please see Mrs. Bergschneider in the office before the end of
the day today.
Friday’s dress code for Homecoming week is “Routt Day”. The dress
code is the same as for all Routt days. Students must wear uniform
pants and shoes. If students choose not to participate in Routt Day,
they must wear their school uniforms and shoes.
Sept. 17, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Illinois College on Mon., Sept. 22 during 1st hour,
Maryville University on Mon., Sept. 22 during 5th hour,
University of Illinois in Springfield on Tue., Sept. 23 during 4th hour, and
Culver-Stockton on Tue., Sept. 23 during 7th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Fri., Sept. 19 and Mon., Sept. 22
respectively.
Mr. Rood would like to invite interested students to join the North
Church Nursing Home service project. This would be a good way to
gain service hours and help out in the community. Interested students
please see Mr. Rood. Thank you.
Students, have your parents call the office as soon as possible if they
have a convertible that they would be willing to drive in the
Homecoming parade on Fri., Sept. 19. Four cars are still needed.
Freshmen! Please remember to turn your $5 class dues in to Mrs. Hall
or Mrs. Chipman. Materials are needed for our class float.
Routt is hosting a Food Drive for the Jacksonville Food Pantry. Let’s
pull together to help out the community. See signs posted for food
items needed. Thank you!
Any boys interested in participating in bowling, there is a sign-up sheet
in the office. The season starts Oct. 27 and ends Jan. 31. Deadline to
sign up is Fri., Sept. 19. Any questions, see Coach Wilson.
Merle Fox will be at the Homecoming dance for photos. Pick up your
photo order forms in the office.
Guests of the Homecoming Dance who do not attend Routt must bring
a photo ID with them to the dance.
Students are reminded that today is the final day that senior class
officers will be selling Homecoming tickets in the lobby after school. IF
you need tickets but do not have your money today, you must see Mr.
Maruna after school. Also, would members of the Homecoming
committee please see Mr. Maruna after school for an update report?
For anyone interested in The Bowl Inn's youth bowling league, there will
be an informational meeting this Sunday, Sept. 21st at 2:00 p.m. The
league runs on Sundays for 20 weeks. All bowlers ages 6-18 are
invited to participate. If you cannot attend the meeting, but are
interested in bowling, contact The Bowl Inn at 243-3838. Members of
the high school bowling team are eligible to participate.
Now that water bottles are allowed in class, we have seen an increase
in the number of bottles ending up in the trash. The Routt Recycles
Committee encourages you to remove the cap, empty and leave the
bottle in any paper recycling box in classrooms throughout the building
so it will be recycled.
Aaron Hufendick, please report to the office as soon as possible.
Thursday’s dress code for Homecoming week is “Black-Out Day”.
Students may wear black shirts or tops, and any tennis shoes. Uniform
or black pants (not shorts) may be worn. If students choose not to
participate in Black-Out Day, they must wear their school uniforms and
shoes. NO OTHER DRESS IS PERMITTED.
During Homecoming Week the RCHS dress code will still be followed
with the exception of each day’s specific theme. Please see pages 26
and 27 of the Student Handbook or Parent Handbook for our Dress
Code Policy. Students will be given parameters for the next day’s dress
during our daily morning announcements.
Happy Birthday!
Alaina Colclasure
Sept. 16, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Illinois College on Mon., Sept. 22 during 1st hour,
Maryville University on Mon., Sept. 22 during 5th hour, and
University of Illinois in Springfield on Tue., Sept. 23 during 4th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Fri., Sept. 19 and Mon., Sept. 22
respectively.
Mr. Rood would like to invite interested students to join the North
Church Nursing Home service project. This would be a good way to
gain service hours and help out in the community. Interested students
please see Mr. Rood. Thank you.
Students, have your parents call the office as soon as possible if they
have a convertible that they would be willing to drive in the
Homecoming parade on Fri., Sept. 19. Seven cars are needed.
Freshmen! Please remember to turn your $5 class dues in to Mrs. Hall
or Mrs. Chipman. Materials are needed for our class float.
Routt will be hosting a Food Drive for the Jacksonville Food Pantry.
Let’s pull together to help out the community. See signs posted for food
items needed. Thank you!
Any boys interested in participating in bowling, there is a sign-up sheet
in the office. The season starts Oct. 27 and ends Jan. 31. Deadline to
sign up is Fri., Sept. 19. Any questions, see Coach Wilson.
All freshmen are asked to help build the float today from 5:30-8 p.m. at
Lahey Machine Shop.
Merle Fox will be at the Homecoming dance for photos. Pick up your
photo order forms in the office.
The following students need to see Mr. Roscetti after they complete
their lunch today:
Dylan Henderson
Abigail Personett
Wednesday’s dress code for Homecoming week is “White-Out Day”.
Students may wear white shirts or tops, and white tennis shoes.
Uniform or white pants (not shorts) may be worn. If students choose
not to participate in White-Out Day, they must wear their school
uniforms and shoes. NO OTHER DRESS IS PERMITTED.
During Homecoming Week the RCHS dress code will still be followed
with the exception of each day’s specific theme. Please see pages 26
and 27 of the Student Handbook or Parent Handbook for our Dress
Code Policy. Students will be given parameters for the next day’s dress
during our daily morning announcements.
Sept. 15, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Illinois College on Mon., Sept. 22 during 1st hour, and
Maryville University on Mon., Sept. 22 during 5th hour. In order to
attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the guidance
bulletin board by Fri., Sept. 19.
This is a reminder to students that Mr. Herring will be available to tutor
math every day after school, except Thursdays, from 2:45 – 3:15.
Students whose grade is below a “C”, or who want to improve their
math grade, should report at 2:45 to the library.
Mr. Rood would like to invite interested students to join the North
Church Nursing Home service project. This would be a good way to
gain service hours and help out in the community. Interested students
please see Mr. Rood. Thank you.
Students, have your parents call the office if they have a convertible that
they would be willing to drive in the Homecoming parade on Fri., Sept.
19. Seven cars are needed.
Freshmen! Please remember to turn your $5 class dues in to Mrs. Hall
or Mrs. Chipman. Materials are needed for our class float.
Routt will be hosting a Food Drive for the Jacksonville Food Pantry.
Let’s pull together to help out the community. See signs posted for food
items needed. Thank you!
Any boys interested in participating in bowling, there is a sign-up sheet
in the office. The season starts Oct. 27 and ends Jan. 31. Deadline to
sign up is Fri., Sept. 19. Any questions, see Coach Wilson.
Any students interested in earning service hours cleaning the front yard
today after school should see Mr. Roscetti today.
All freshmen are asked to help build the float tomorrow from 5:30-8 p.m.
at Lahey Machine Shop.
Tuesday’s dress code for Homecoming week is “America Day”.
Students may wear red/white/blue shirts or tops. Jeans and tennis
shoes are allowed. If students choose not to participate in America
Day, they must wear their school uniforms and shoes. NO OTHER
DRESS IS PERMITTED.
During Homecoming Week the RCHS dress code will still be followed
with the exception of each day’s specific theme. Please see pages 26
and 27 of the Student Handbook or Parent Handbook for our Dress
Code Policy. Students will be given parameters for the next day’s dress
during our daily morning announcements.
Students are reminded that plagiarism is defined as taking any writing
or idea that belongs to someone else or some other source, and
attempting to pass it off as your own work. When using someone else’s
words, work or ideas you need to appropriately cite your source.
Consequences for plagiarism, or academic dishonesty, are described
on page 6 of the student handbook.
Sept. 12, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from
Eastern Illinois University on Mon. Sept. 15 during 7th hour. In order to
attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the guidance
bulletin board by Fri., Sept. 12.
If you want to order a Family Fun Festival, RCHS/OSS “We Are United”
t-shirt, order forms are available on the Routt office counter. A sample
of the shirt is hanging in the office window. Orders must be turned in by
today.
This is a reminder to students that Mr. Herring will be available to tutor
math every day after school, except Thursdays, from 2:45 – 3:15.
Students whose grade is below a “C”, or who want to improve their
math grade, should report at 2:45 to the library.
All summer service hours for students are due next Mon., Sept. 15.
Please personally turn in all service hours to Mr. Rood or drop them in
Mr. Rood’s mailbox in the office. Thank you!
Tickets for the Homecoming Dance will be for sale after school in the
lobby through Wed., Sept. 17. Tickets are $10 each. Non-Routt escort
permission slips are available in the office and are due back by next
Mon., Sept. 15.
Will students who have picked up the Big Brothers Big Sisters
applications please turn them in to Mr. Rood by Mon., Sept. 15. Thank
you!
Mr. Rood would like to invite interested students to join the North
Church Nursing Home service project. This would be a good way to
gain service hours and help out in the community. Interested students
please see Mr. Rood. Thank you.
Students, have your parents call the office if they have a convertible that
they would be willing to drive in the Homecoming parade on Fri., Sept.
19. Seven cars are needed.
The Jacksonville Food Bank is low on food and is in great need of
donations. The Routt Cheerleaders will be collecting non-perishable
food items at the football game on Friday night against Triopia. Come
out and support our football team and bring a food donation to help the
Routt Cheerleaders “Pack the Truck”! All items will be donated to the
Jacksonville Food Bank. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Freshmen! Please remember to turn your $5 class dues in to Mrs. Hall
or Mrs. Chipman. Materials are needed for our class float.
Routt will be hosting a Food Drive for the Jacksonville Food Pantry.
Let’s pull together to help out the community. See signs posted for food
items needed. Thank you!
There will not be a CAC meeting this weekend due to the bonfire.
Any boys interested in participating in bowling, there is a sign-up sheet
in the office. The season starts Oct. 27 and ends Jan. 31. Deadline to
sign up is Fri., Sept. 19. Any questions, see Coach Wilson.
Monday’s dress code for Homecoming week is “Jersey Day”.
Students may wear their favorite athletic jersey. Jeans and tennis
shoes are allowed. If students choose not to participate in Jersey Day,
they must wear their school uniforms and shoes. NO OTHER DRESS
IS PERMITTED.
During Homecoming Week the RCHS dress code will still be followed
with the exception of each day’s specific theme. Please see pages 26
and 27 of the Student Handbook or Parent Handbook for our Dress
Code Policy. Students will be given parameters for the next day’s dress
during our daily morning announcements.
There will be a Pep rally and bonfire to begin Homecoming week on
Sun., Sept. 14 at the Jr. Irish football field on Johnson St., with games &
contests. Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m.
Congratulations to the following seniors on their nominations to the
2014 Homecoming Court:
Kalyssa Birdsell, Martha Maruna, Juliana Russotto, Caitlin Smith, and
Morgan Spaulding
Andrew Basnet, Zach Dahman, John Garde, Keegan Hoots, and Matt
Jackson
Happy Birthday!
Mr. McGlasson!
Sept. 11, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from
Eastern Illinois University on Mon. Sept. 15 during 7th hour. In order to
attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the guidance
bulletin board by Fri., Sept. 12.
If you want to order a Family Fun Festival, RCHS/OSS “We Are United”
t-shirt, order forms are available on the Routt office counter. A sample
of the shirt is hanging in the office window. Orders must be turned in by
tomorrow.
This is a reminder to students that Mr. Herring will be available to tutor
math every day after school, except Thursdays, from 2:45 – 3:15.
Students whose grade is below a “C”, or who want to improve their
math grade, should report at 2:45 to the library.
All summer service hours for students are due next Mon., Sept. 15.
Please personally turn in all service hours to Mr. Rood or drop them in
Mr. Rood’s mailbox in the office. Do not have teachers do this for you.
Thank you!
Tickets for the Homecoming Dance will be for sale after school in the
lobby today through Wed., Sept. 17. Tickets are $10 each. Non-Routt
escort permission slips are available in the office and are due back by
Mon., Sept. 15.
Will students who have picked up the Big Brothers Big Sisters
applications please turn them in to Mr. Rood by Mon., Sept. 15. Thank
you!
Mr. Rood would like to invite interested students to join the North
Church Nursing Home service project. This would be a good way to
gain service hours and help out in the community. Interested students
please see Mr. Rood. Thank you.
Students, have your parents call the office if they have a convertible that
they would be willing to drive in the Homecoming parade on Fri., Sept.
19. Seven cars are needed.
Sept. 10, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from
Eastern Illinois University on Mon. Sept. 15 during 7th hour. In order to
attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the guidance
bulletin board by Fri., Sept. 12.
This is a reminder to students that Mr. Herring will be available to tutor
math every day after school, except Thursdays, from 2:45 – 3:15.
Students whose grade is below a “C”, or who want to improve their
math grade, should report at 2:45 to the library.
This is a reminder to Student Council members that there will be a
meeting after school today.
All summer service hours for students are due next Mon., Sept. 15.
Please personally turn in all service hours to Mr. Rood or drop them in
Mr. Rood’s mailbox in the office. Do not have teachers do this for you.
Thank you!
Sept. 9, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Benedictine University in Springfield on Thur., Sept. 11 during 4th hour,
and Eastern Illinois University on Mon. Sept. 15 during 7th hour. In
order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Wed., Sept. 10 & Fri., Sept. 12 respectively.
Permission slips for a guest/escort for Homecoming are in the office.
Forms are due back by Sept. 15. If you are bringing a guest from
another school, you must turn in one of these forms.
If you want to order a Family Fun Festival, RCHS/OSS “We Are United”
t-shirt, order forms are available on the Routt office counter. A sample
of the shirt is hanging in the office window. Turn in orders by Fri., Sept.
12.
This is a reminder to students that Mr. Herring will be available to tutor
math every day after school, except Thursdays, from 2:45 – 3:15.
Students whose grade is below a “C”, or who want to improve their
math grade, should report at 2:45 to the library.
The following students need to see Mr. Roscetti sometime this week,
either before school, after school, or at lunch: Dylan Henderson and
Abigail Personett.
This is a reminder to Student Council members that there will be a
meeting after school tomorrow.
Congratulations to the girls’ swim team on their victory over Manual
yesterday! Ironmen were Izzy Brahler and Allie Dolen. Most Improved
for the day were Erika Haley and Ellie Abell. MVP’s were Hannah
Jackson and Martha Maruna, scoring 16 points each. Next practice is
Wednesday at 3:45 at IC.
Sept. 8, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives will be meeting with students in the lounge from the
following colleges:
Benedictine University in Springfield on Thur., Sept. 11 during 4th hour,
and Eastern Illinois University on Mon. Sept. 15 during 7th hour. In
order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Wed., Sept. 10 & Fri., Sept. 12 respectively.
A representative from will be meeting with students in the lounge on
during 4th hour. In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should
sign up on the guidance bulletin board by Wed., Sept. 10.
All summer service hours for students are due mext Mon., Sept. 15.
Please personally turn in all service hours to Mr. Rood or drop them in
Mr. Rood’s mailbox in the office. Do not have teachers do this for you.
Thank you!
Please remind your parents that if they worked at the Family Fun
Festival, they should get their service hours turned in to Mrs.
Bergschneider. Service hour forms for parents and students can both
be found on the Routt Website.
Homecoming tickets will be on sale Sept. 11 – 17. Tickets are $10 per
person.
If you didn’t pick up your school pictures last Friday, you may pick them
up after school today in the office.
Sept. 5, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students who have expressed interest in, or might be interested in the
Big Brothers and Big Sisters program please see Mr. Rood by the end
of the day. We need to start thinking about placement options. Thank
you!
A representative from Benedictine University in Springfield will be
meeting with students in the lounge on Thur., Sept. 11 during 4th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Wed., Sept. 10.
All summer service hours for students are due on Mon., Sept. 15.
Please personally turn in all service hours to Mr. Rood or drop them in
Mr. Rood’s mailbox in the office. Do not have teachers do this for you.
Thank you!
Please remind your parents that if they worked at the Family Fun
Festival last weekend, they should get their service hours turned in to
Mrs. Bergschneider. Service hour forms for parents and students can
both be found on the Routt Website.
Permission slips for a guest/escort for Homecoming are in the office.
Forms are due back by Sept. 15. If you are bringing a guest from
another school, you must turn in one of these forms.
If you did not receive your ID card this morning before school in the
lobby, please pick yours up this morning between classes sometime.
You need this card for lunch as it has your lunch code on the back of it,
and it is your pass to get in to any extra-curricular events at Routt,
including home games.
School pictures are also in. You may pick up your packets of pictures
after school in the student lounge.
Happy Birthday!
Today
Adam Howard
Saturday Marie Langdon
Mr. Rood
Sept. 4, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students who have expressed interest in, or might be interested in the
Big Brothers and Big Sisters program please see Mr. Rood by the end
of the day. We need to start thinking about placement options. Thank
you!
A representative from Benedictine University in Springfield will be
meeting with students in the lounge on Thur., Sept. 11 during 4th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Wed., Sept. 10.
All summer service hours for students are due on Mon., Sept. 15.
Please personally turn in all service hours to Mr. Rood or drop them in
Mr. Rood’s mailbox in the office. Do not have teachers do this for you.
Thank you!
Please remind your parents that if they worked at the Family Fun
Festival last weekend, they should get their service hours turned in to
Mrs. Bergschneider. Service hour forms for parents and students can
both be found on the Routt Website.
This is a reminder that tomorrow is a school uniform day.
Sept. 3, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you want to order a Family Fun Festival, RCHS/OSS “We Are United”
t-shirt, order forms are available on the Routt office counter. See the
office window for a picture of the shirt. Turn in orders by Sept. 12.
There is an important Student Council meeting after school today.
Please do not forget!
Students who have expressed interest in, or might be interested in the
Big Brothers and Big Sisters program please see Mr. Rood by the end
of the day. We need to start thinking about placement options. Thank
you!
A representative from Benedictine University in Springfield will be
meeting with students in the lounge on Thur., Sept. 11 during 4th hour.
In order to attend, interested juniors and seniors should sign up on the
guidance bulletin board by Wed., Sept. 10.
Congratulations to the swim team on their victory over Peoria High! Iron
Man for the day was Madison Robinson. Most Improved was Ellie
Abell. MVP for the day was Martha Maruna, scoring 14 points. Next
practice is tomorrow at 3:45 at Illinois College.
Sept. 2, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you want to order a Family Fun Festival, RCHS/OSS “We Are United”
t-shirt, order forms are available on the Routt office counter. See the
office window for a picture of the shirt. Turn in orders by Sept. 12.
There will be an important Student Council meeting after school
tomorrow. Please do not forget!
Happy Birthday!
Coach Wilson
Aug. 29, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Any girl who wants to be a member of the RCHS Girls' Bowling Team
needs to stop by the main office and get an information sheet pertaining
to the upcoming season. If you want to participate this year, you need
to sign-up in the main office by today. Contact Coach Gibson if you
have any questions.
Last reminder! Any students who are planning to take the Driver's
Education course at JHS this fall must be 15 years old by Nov. 30.
You must sign up at the JHS office by Mon., Oct. 27. The classroom
course will run Monday through Friday, 3:30-5:00 from Oct. 27 to Nov.
25. The fee for the course is $250, plus a $15 registration fee. $265 is
payable to JHS when you register for the course. To be eligible to take
the class, you must have passed 8 classes during the 2 previous school
semesters.
Students! Don’t forget to come to the Family Fun Festival and sign up
each day for the chance to win a $500 drawing Sunday night toward
your tuition. You may sign up once each day at the ticket booth.
Routt students are invited to participate in a bean bag tournament at the
Family Fun Festival on Sat., Aug. 30 starting at 8:00 p.m. in the games
tent. The tournament is open to grades 7 through 12.
Family Fun Festival has available RCHS/OSS “We Are United” t-shirts.
Order forms are available on the Routt office counter. See the office
window for a picture of the shirt. Turn in orders by Sept. 12.
Students! Remember to take home any personal belongings today,
especially in the gym and locker room areas. We can’t be responsible
for any lost articles.
Students who plan to attend tonight’s football game at home vs.
Calhoun will need to pick up a ticket in the office to be admitted for no
charge. If you do not have a ticket, you will have to pay to get in.
Jayse Weikert, please see Mr. Roscetti today after you have finished
your lunch.
Do you have your Dodgeball team together yet for the competition
Saturday at 1:00 in the gym during the Family Fun Festival? Coach
Wilson is looking for some brave competitors against his team. Get
your team together and complete the registration form in the office
today!
Everyone have a fun, safe weekend!
Happy Birthday!
Sunday Mr. Maruna
Aug. 28, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Any girl who wants to be a member of the RCHS Girls' Bowling Team
needs to stop by the main office and get an information sheet pertaining
to the upcoming season. If you want to participate this year, you need
to sign-up in the main office by tomorrow. Contact Coach Gibson if you
have any questions.
Any students who are planning to take the Driver's Education course at
JHS this fall must be 15 years old by Nov. 30. If you will be taking
this course, you must sign up at the JHS office by Mon., Oct. 27. The
classroom course will run Monday through Friday, 3:30-5:00 from Oct.
27 to Nov. 25. The fee for the course is $250, plus a $15 registration
fee. $265 is payable to JHS when you register for the course. To be
eligible to take the class, you must have passed 8 classes during the 2
previous school semesters.
Students! Don’t forget to come to the Family Fun Festival and sign up
each day for the chance to win a $500 drawing Sunday night toward
your tuition. You may sign up once each day at the ticket booth.
Routt students are invited to participate in a bean bag tournament at the
Family Fun Festival on Sat., Aug. 30 starting at 8:00 p.m. in the games
tent. The tournament is open to grades 7 through 12.
Family Fun Festival has available RCHS/OSS “We Are United” t-shirts.
Order forms are available on the Routt office counter. See the office
window for a picture of the shirt.
Students! Please keep in mind that many people will be in our building
this weekend. Make sure to take home any personal belongings,
especially in the gym and locker room area. We can’t be responsible
for any lost articles.
There is a sweatshirt and a school uniform shirt in the office. Please
check today if you think they belong to you.
Students who plan to attend tomorrow’s football game at home vs.
Calhoun will need to pick up a ticket in the office to be admitted for no
charge. If you do not have a ticket, you will have to pat to get in.
Luke Overton, please see Mr. Roscetti today after you have finished
your lunch.
Congratulations to the girls’ swim team on their victory over JHS last
night! Iron Man for the day were Ellie Abell and Haley Haarman. Most
Improved were Izzy Brahler and Emily Haley. MVP’s for the day were
Hannah Jackson and Riley Dunnagan, scoring 14 points each. Next
practice is Friday at 6:00 a.m.
Do you have your Dodgeball team together yet for the competition
Saturday at 1:00 in the gym during the Family Fun Festival? Coach
Wilson is looking for some brave competitors against his team. Get
your team together and complete the registration form in the office
today!
Happy Birthday!
Katie Meier
Aug. 27, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
District 117 has announced that they will be dismissing an hour
early for the rest of this week. Routt will have no afternoon bus
service from District 117 this week since we are on regular
schedule.
The Girls on the Run program is looking for volunteers for practice
partners. They will meet Tue. & Thur. from 3:15-4:30 at OSS starting
Sept. 9 and commencing Nov. 8. You must be 16 years old. Please
see Mrs. Hoots if you are interested. Thank you.
Any girl who wants to be a member of the RCHS Girls' Bowling Team
needs to stop by the main office and get an information sheet pertaining
to the upcoming season. If you want to participate this year, you need
to sign-up in the main office by Friday. Contact Coach Gibson if you
have any questions.
This announcement is for any students who are planning to take the
Driver's Education course at Jacksonville High School this fall. To take
the course, you must be 15 years old by Nov. 30. If you will be taking
this course, you must sign up at the JHS office by Mon., Oct. 27. The
classroom course will run Monday through Friday, 3:30-5:00 from Oct.
27 to Nov. 25. The fee for the course is $250, plus a $15 registration
fee. $265 is payable to JHS when you register for the course. To be
eligible to take the class, you must have passed 8 classes during the 2
previous school semesters.
Students! Don’t forget to come to the Family Fun Festival and sign up
each day, on Saturday and on Sunday, to win a $500 drawing Sunday
night toward your tuition. You may sign up once each day at the ticket
booth.
Routt students are invited to participate in a bean bag tournament at the
Family Fun Festival on Sat., Aug. 30 starting at 8:00 p.m. in the games
tent. The tournament is open to grades 7 through 12.
All seniors! Please give $10 to Kirby Hartz or Kalyssa Birdsell by today
for the Family Fun Festival basket. Thank you!
Family Fun Festival has available RCHS/OSS “We Are United” t-shirts.
Order forms are available on the Routt office counter. See the office
window for a picture of the shirt.
Students! Please keep in mind that many people will be in our building
this weekend. Make sure to take home any personal belongings,
especially in the gym and locker room area. We can’t be responsible
for any lost articles.
There is a sweatshirt and a school uniform shirt in the office. Please
check today if you think they belong to you.
Happy Birthday!
Mrs. Bruington in the cafeteria
Aug. 26, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
District 117 has announced that they will be dismissing an hour
early for the rest of this week. Routt will have no afternoon bus
service from District 117 this week since we are on regular
schedule.
With Family Fun Festival this weekend, we will need to make a few
parking adjustments.
For Thur. & Fri., 8/28 & 29 - All 12th grade students, buses and
teachers who park along the Dome and MacMurray property will need
to park off campus. For Tue., 9/2 - All 12th grade students and possibly
some staff (maybe those along the Dome) will need to park off campus.
The 10th grade lot across from the school is available (only 1 car has
been parked there), and MacMurray said we may use the row on the
east end of their lot that is adjacent to our sophomore parking. We will
also have to utilize on-street parking along College, State, and other
nearby streets.
The Girls on the Run program is looking for volunteers for practice
partners. They will meet Tue. & Thur. from 3:15-4:30 at OSS starting
Sept. 9 and commencing Nov. 8. You must be 16 years old. Please
see Mrs. Hoots if you are interested. Thank you.
Any girl who wants to be a member of the RCHS Girls' Bowling Team
needs to stop by the main office and get an information sheet pertaining
to the upcoming season. If you want to participate this year, you need
to sign-up in the main office by Friday. Contact Coach Gibson if you
have any questions.
Students! Don’t forget to come to the Family Fun Festival and sign up
each day, on Saturday and on Sunday, to win a $500 drawing Sunday
night toward your tuition. You may sign up once each day at the ticket
booth.
Routt students are invited to participate in a bean bag tournament at the
Family Fun Festival on Sat., Aug. 30 starting at 8:00 p.m. in the games
tent. The tournament is open to grades 7 through 12.
This announcement is for any students who are planning to take the
Driver's Education course at Jacksonville High School this fall. To take
the course, you must be 15 years old by Nov. 30. If you will be taking
this course, you must sign up at the JHS office by Mon., Oct. 27. The
classroom course will run Monday through Friday, 3:30-5:00 from Oct.
27 to Nov. 25. The fee for the course is $250, plus a $15 registration
fee. $265 is payable to JHS when you register for the course. To be
eligible to take the class, you must have passed 8 classes during the 2
previous school semesters.
All seniors! Please give $10 to Kirby Hartz or Kalyssa Birdsell by
tomorrow for the Family Fun Festival basket. Thank you!
Family Fun Festival has available RCHS/OSS “We Are United” t-shirts.
Order forms are available on the Routt office counter. See the office
window for a picture of the shirt.
Evan Shade, please see Mr. Roscetti at this time.
Aug. 25, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The golf practice for today has been moved from the Links to the
Jacksonville Country Club.
Today we begin our regular school day schedule. Students will be
dismissed at 2:45. District 117 is dismissing early today because
some of their buildings don’t have air conditioning. So, some of
our students won’t have bus service today.
The Girls on the Run program is looking for volunteers for practice
partners. We will meet Tue. & Thur. from 3:15-4:30 at OSS starting
Sept. 9 and commencing Nov. 8. You must be 16 years old. Please
see Mrs. Hoots if you are interested. Thank you.
Any girl who wants to be a member of the RCHS Girls' Bowling Team
needs to stop by the main office and get an information sheet pertaining
to the upcoming season. If you want to participate this year, you need
to sign-up in the main office by Friday. Contact Coach Gibson if you
have any questions.
This announcement is for any students who are planning to take the
Driver's Education course at Jacksonville High School this fall. To take
the course, you must be 15 years old by Nov. 30. If you will be taking
this course, you must sign up at the JHS office by Mon., Oct. 27. The
classroom course will run Monday through Friday, 3:30-5:00 from Oct.
27 to Nov. 25. The fee for the course is $250, plus a $15 registration
fee. $265 is payable to JHS when you register for the course. To be
eligible to take the class, you must have passed 8 classes during the 2
previous school semesters.
Students! Don’t forget to come to the Family Fun Festival and sign up
each day, on Saturday and on Sunday, to win a $500 drawing Sunday
night toward your tuition. You may sign up once each day at the ticket
booth.
Routt students are invited to participate in a bean bag tournament at the
Family Fun Festival on Sat., Aug. 30 starting at 8:00 p.m. in the games
tent. The tournament is open to grades 7 through 12.
With Family Fun Festival this weekend, we will need to make a few
parking adjustments.
Thursday, 8/28 - All 12th and 11th grade students, buses and
teachers who park along the Dome and MacMurray property will need
to park off campus.
Friday, 8/29 - All 12th and 11th grade students, buses, and all
staff who park north of the school/Dome or along MacMurray property
will need to park off campus.
Tuesday, 9/2 - All 12th grade students and possibly some staff
(maybe those along the Dome) will need to park off campus.
The 10th grade lot across from the school is available (only 1 car has
been parked there), and I will be contacting MacMurray to see if we may
use a portion of their lot across from the front of the school. We will
also have to utilize on-street parking along College, State, and other
nearby streets.
Happy Birthday!
Mrs. Chipman
Aug. 22, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday at the KC Hall
for all girls (and their parents) interested in bowling this winter on the
high school bowling team. The purpose of the meeting is to determine
student interest and to discuss the season calendar. Interested
students who cannot attend need to contact Coach Gibson this week.
Do you know what college admissions departments like to see on
student transcripts? Extracurricular activities other than sports. Here is
a great opportunity: The Routt Recycles Committee will have an
organizational meeting after school this Friday in Mr. Maruna’s room.
Students looking for service hours should volunteer at Art on the Square
this weekend, Sat., Aug. 23 or Sun., Aug. 24. Call Anne McDaniel at
248-9755 to volunteer.
The Girls on the Run program is looking for volunteers for practice
partners. We will meet Tue. & Thur. from 3:15-4:30 at OSS starting
Sept. 9 and commencing Nov. 8. You must be 16 years old. Please
see Mrs. Hoots if you are interested. Thank you.
The first Catholic Athletes for Christ meeting will be this Sunday at 2
p.m. at Trevor Huffman’s house. There will be a slip ‘n slide and a
meeting afterwards. This is open for anyone. Last names starting with
A-L bring a side dish, and last names starting with M-Z bring a dessert.
There is a sign-up sheet on Coach Wilson’s door. Please sign up by
2:15 p.m. today.
Caitlin Smith, Morgan Spaulding & Juliana Russotto please report to Mr.
Roscetti’s office when you have completed your lunch.
Study hall students are reminded that they should be studying or
reading. Talking and sleeping are not allowed.
Congratulations to these new freshman class officers!
President – Allyson Huffman
Vice-President – Claire Russotto
Secretary – Ellie Abell
Treasurer – Kalleigh Burke
Happy Birthday!
Today
Izzy Brahler
Juliana Russotto
Saturday
Mrs. TerHark
Sunday
Dawson Gibson
Jack Whalen
Aug. 21, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All RCHS students are invited to participate in a bowling tournament at
The Bowl Inn on Sat., Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. Cost for entering the
tournament is $20. There is a sign-up sheet on the office counter.
There will be an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday at the KC Hall
for all girls (and their parents) interested in bowling this winter on the
high school bowling team. The purpose of the meeting is to determine
student interest and to discuss the season calendar. Interested
students who cannot attend need to contact Coach Gibson this week.
Juniors! Give Marie your $3 by tomorrow or pay double for the class
basket.
Routt will host a blood drive tomorrow beginning at 9:30 until 2:00. See
Mrs. Hall to sign up.
There is still a lost medal on a necklace in the office “lost & found”. I
think it was found in the boys’ locker room. Please claim it if it’s yours.
Today is the last day to pre-register for the 6on6 Dodgeball Tournament
at Routt during the Family Fun Festival on Sat., Aug. 30 and receive a tshirt. The high school/adult category will play at 1:00 in the afternoon.
Entry fee is $100 per team. Top 3 teams receive cash prizes for 1st
through 3rd places, starting at $200 for 1st place. Registration forms can
be found on the office counter. You can still register from Noon to 12:45
on Saturday, but you won’t get a t-shirt.
Students, please remember items are not to be left on top of lockers
overnight. Thank you!
Students looking for service hours should volunteer at Art on the Square
this weekend, Sat., Aug. 23 or Sun., Aug. 24. Call Anne McDaniel at
248-9755 to volunteer.
The Girls on the Run program is looking for volunteers for practice
partners. We will meet Tue. & Thur. from 3:15-4:30 at OSS starting
Sept. 9 and commencing Nov. 8. You must be 16 years old. Please
see Mrs. Hoots if you are interested. Thank you.
The first Catholic Athletes for Christ meeting will be this Sunday at 2
p.m. at Trevor Huffman’s house. There will be a slip ‘n slide and a
meeting afterwards. This is open for anyone. Last names starting with
A-L bring a side dish, and last names starting with M-Z bring a dessert.
There is a sign-up sheet on Coach Wilson’s door. Please sign up by
2:15 p.m. this Friday.
District 117 Bus riders! Because the bus is leaving from Our Saviour at
1:50 each day this week, you may be dismissed at 1:40 instead of 1:45.
But, you must get right to your locker, get your things, and walk over
immediately to the front of Our Saviour so you are on time.
Tomorrow is a scheduled “Routt Day”. Appropriate dress is listed in
your agenda on page 28 – Routt Spirit Days. The Routt Days will be
listed on the weekly calendar when they are scheduled. The teachers &
staff each receive a weekly calendar by email every week. The
calendar can also be found on the Routt Website by clicking “This
Week” on the home page. The calendar by month for the entire year
can also be found on the home page under “Monthly Calendar”.
Aug. 20, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Freshmen are reminded that their school physical forms were due in the
office last week. If you have an upcoming physical scheduled, please
have your parents let the office know about it right away.
All RCHS students are invited to participate in a bowling tournament at
The Bowl Inn on Sat., Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. Cost for entering the
tournament is $20. There is a sign-up sheet on the office counter.
There will be an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday at the KC Hall
for all girls (and their parents) interested in bowling this winter on the
high school bowling team. The purpose of the meeting is to determine
student interest and to discuss the season calendar. Interested
students who cannot attend need to contact Coach Gibson this week.
Juniors! Give Marie your $3 by Friday or pay double for the class
basket.
There will be a very important Student Council meeting today after
school. It won’t take too long if all get there on time. At this time, no
freshmen have contacted Mr. Maruna regarding class officer positions.
Please do so ASAP.
Do you know what college admissions departments like to see on
student transcripts? Extracurricular activities other than sports. Here is
a great opportunity: The Routt Recycles Committee will have an
organizational meeting after school this Friday in Mr. Maruna’s room.
Routt will host a blood drive this Friday beginning at 9:30 until 2:00.
See Mrs. Hall to sign up.
Did you lose a medal on a necklace? Check in the office “lost & found”.
Once again, there will be a 6on6 Dodgeball Tournament at Routt during
the Family Fun Festival on Sat., Aug. 30. The high school/adult
category will play at 1:00 in the afternoon. To receive a t-shirt, you must
pre-register by tomorrow. Entry fee is $100 per team. Top 3 teams
receive cash prizes for 1st through 3rd places, starting at $200 for 1st
place. Registration forms can be found on the office counter. You can
still register from Noon to 12:45 on Saturday, but you won’t get a t-shirt.
Students, please remember items are not to be left on top of lockers
overnight. Thank you!
Students looking for service hours should volunteer at Art on the Square
this weekend, Sat., Aug. 23 or Sun., Aug. 24. Call Anne McDaniel at
248-9755 to volunteer.
The Girls on the Run program is looking for volunteers for practice
partners. We will meet Tue. & Thur. from 3:15-4:30 at OSS starting
Sept. 9 and commencing Nov. 8. You must be 16 years old. Please
see Mrs. Hoots if you are interested. Thank you.
This is a reminder that swim practice won’t start until 3:00 today due to
pool time issues.
Our first Catholic Athletes for Christ meeting will be this Sunday at 2
p.m. at Trevor Huffman’s house. There will be a slip ‘n slide and a
meeting afterwards. This is open for anyone. Last names starting with
A-L bring a side dish, and last names starting with M-Z bring a dessert.
There is a sign-up sheet on Coach Wilson’s door. Please sign up by
2:15 p.m. this Friday.
There is no early lunch dismissal today.
Will the owner of a blue Ford Mustang parked in the junior parking lot,
license #P44 5882, please report to the office at this time.
Happy Birthday!
Dylan Henderson
Aug. 19, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Freshmen are reminded that their school physical forms were due in the
office last week. If you have an upcoming physical scheduled, please
have your parents let the office know about it right away.
All RCHS students are invited to participate in a bowling tournament at
The Bowl Inn on Sat., Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. Cost for entering the
tournament is $20. There is a sign-up sheet on the office counter.
There will be an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday at the KC Hall
for all girls (and their parents) interested in bowling this winter on the
high school bowling team. The purpose of the meeting is to determine
student interest and to discuss the season calendar. Interested
students who cannot attend need to contact Coach Gibson this week.
All junior and senior NHS members! Please meet briefly in Mr.
Beddingfield’s room right after school to schedule your service project
time. Please bring your planners and a pencil.
Juniors! Give Marie your $3 by Friday or pay double for the class
basket.
There will be a very important Student Council meeting on Wednesday
after school. It won’t take too long if all get there on time. At this time,
no freshmen have contacted Mr. Maruna regarding class officer
positions. Please do so ASAP.
Do you know what college admissions departments like to see on
student transcripts? Extracurricular activities other than sports. Here is
a great opportunity: The Routt Recycles Committee will have an
organizational meeting after school this Friday in Mr. Maruna’s room.
Routt will host a blood drive this Friday beginning at 9:30 until 2:00.
See Mrs. Hall to sign up.
Once again, there will be a 6on6 Dodgeball Tournament at Routt during
the Family Fun Festival on Sat., Aug. 30. The high school/adult
category will play at 1:00 in the afternoon. To receive a t-shirt, you must
pre-register by tomorrow. Entry fee is $100 per team. Top 3 teams
receive cash prizes for 1st through 3rd places, starting at $200 for 1st
place. Registration forms can be found on the office counter. You can
still register from Noon to 12:45 on Saturday, but you won’t get a t-shirt.
Did you lose a medal on a necklace? Check in the office “lost & found”.
Happy Birthday!
Braden Schnitker
Kelly Tobin
Sara Worrell
Aug. 18, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students have until today to drop or add a class. A fee of $25 will be
charged for any student course changes after this date. Remember that
add-drop forms need to be signed by parents and teachers.
Freshmen are reminded that their school physical forms were due in the
office last week. If you have an upcoming physical scheduled, please
have your parents let the office know about it right away.
Students! If you have a completed packet of forms in your locker from
parent orientation, please bring it to the office now. Those forms were
due last Friday. Thank you!
All RCHS students are invited to participate in a bowling tournament at
The Bowl Inn on Sat., Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. Cost for entering the
tournament is $20. There is a sign-up sheet on the office counter.
Any students who want to ride the bus from District 117 this year must
return a bus registration form to the Routt office before they can ride the
bus. The District 117 bus service began today. A list of students who
are riding the bus will be sent to teachers today. Those students who
are riding the bus after school should be dismissed from class this week
at 1:45 to catch the bus in front of Our Saviour School.
Happy Birthday!
Today
Molly Schmidt
Aug. 15, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Juniors! Please give Marie Langdon $3 for the class basket.
Any freshman wishing to be a candidate for any class officer positions is
asked to see Mr. Maruna by today. His classroom is opposite the
biology room.
Students have until Mon., Aug. 18 to drop or add a class. A fee of $25
will be charged for any student course changes after this date.
Remember that add-drop forms need to be signed by parents and
teachers.
Freshmen are reminded that their school physical forms are due in the
office today. If you have an upcoming physical scheduled, please have
your parents let the office know about it.
All students are reminded that the forms that were distributed Monday
night at the parents’ meeting are due back in the office today. If you
have a completed packet in your locker, please bring it to the office as
soon as possible. Thank you!
All RCHS students are invited to participate in a bowling tournament at
The Bowl Inn on Sat., Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. Cost for entering the
tournament is $20. There is a sign-up sheet on the office counter.
Any students who want to ride the bus from District 117 this year must
return a bus registration form to the Routt office before they can ride the
bus. The District 117 bus service begins next Mon., Aug. 18. If you
want to ride the bus beginning next Monday, you must turn in that form
by today so we can get that information to District 117. Blank forms are
available in the office.
The lunch menu for today is Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes,
Applesauce, Corn & Oreo Fluff.
Happy Birthday!
Today
Sunday
Keegan Hoots
Erica Lay
Aug. 14, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Juniors! Please give Marie Langdon $3 for the class basket.
Any freshman wishing to be a candidate for any class officer positions is
asked to see Mr. Maruna by Friday. His classroom is opposite the
biology room.
Students have until Mon., Aug. 18 to drop or add a class. A fee of $25
will be charged for any student course changes after this date.
Remember that add-drop forms need to be signed by parents and
teachers.
Tomorrow is the first day for school uniforms. We will attend Mass
together at 8:20.
Freshmen are reminded that their school physical forms are due in the
office. If you have not turned yours in, please do so tomorrow. If you
have an upcoming physical scheduled, please have your parents let the
office know about it.
All students are reminded that the forms that were distributed Monday
night at the parents’ meeting are due back in the office tomorrow.
All RCHS students are invited to participate in a bowling tournament at
The Bowl Inn on Sat., Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. Cost for entering the
tournament is $20. There is a sign-up sheet on the office counter.
Any students who want to ride the bus from District 117 this year must
return a bus registration form to the Routt office before they can ride the
bus. The District 117 bus service begins next Mon., Aug. 18. If you
want to ride the bus beginning next Monday, you must turn in that form
by tomorrow so we can get that information to District 117. Blank forms
are available in the office.
Aug. 13, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good morning & welcome back to school!
This is a reminder that students are not allowed in the upstairs hallway
in the morning until the bell rings for the end of early-bird classes at
8:02. Until that time, you may study or visit in the student lounge.
Juniors! Please give Marie Langdon $3 for the class basket.
Any freshmen wishing to be a candidate for any class officer positions
are asked to see Mr. Maruna by Friday. His classroom is opposite the
biology room.
School pictures will be taken tomorrow morning, Aug. 14. Pictures will
be taken of all students for student ID cards. This includes the
seniors. If you want to purchase pictures, you must return a picture
payment envelope to the main office as soon as possible. Turn forms
and money in to the office now if you have them. Seniors may buy
pictures if they want. Just get an envelope from Rose in the office.
Pictures of staff will be taken beginning at 8:00 a.m. Pictures of
students will be taken starting at 8:15. Students will be called down to
the Martha Routt room by class when the photographer is ready for
them. You should have received a picture form yesterday at orientation.
Tomorrow will be a non-uniform day. Students are expected to wear
nice “dress” clothing appropriate for pictures. Acceptable clothing
includes: khaki or dress pants, polo, rugby, or button-down shirts,
sweaters, blouses, dresses or skirts of school uniform length, and dress
shoes. You may not wear jeans, t-shirts, spaghetti straps, short tops
with bare midriffs, short skirts, sagging pants, or gym shoes. If in doubt
whether what you plan to wear is acceptable, ASK!