The Rockets baseball team defeated a good Illini West team, 6-3 tonight at the Ridge. The Rockets will be back on the field Thursday at Mercer County.
The high school track invitational
at Orion has been moved from Thursday to tomorrow due to possible weather issues on Thursday.
2025-26 Lumen Online Registration is NOW OPEN! Please click this link to access step-by-step Lumen Registration Instructions: https://5il.co/3djf4
Check out the April 2025 Rocketeer!
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The Faculty and Staff are pleased to announce that Ellis Hughes has been selected as the Student of the Month for April 2025. Ellis is the daughter of Elizabeth Hughes of Taylor Ridge and is a senior at Rockridge High School.
Ellis reports that Sociology with Mrs. Neece is her favorite class this year. She played Volleyball all four years for Rockridge and is also active as the secretary of the National Honor Society and is the Student Council President. Outside of school, Ellis volunteers at Ridgewood Elementary School and the QC Paws Animal Shelter. She coaches volleyball at the Iowa Select Volleyball Club and enjoys sewing & crocheting in her free time.
Rockridge High School Staff had the following comments to support Ellis’s selection as Student of the Month:
Chemistry Teacher Mrs. Heidi Nerud said, “Ellis is an amazing individual who carefully makes her own decisions and judgements in every situation with kindness. She also applies this level of decision-making to her academics which sets her apart from many of her peers. In advanced chemistry she applied this level of problem-solving to every problem she encountered and was able to translate it in a way that others in the class were able to understand which shows strong leadership skills. I am confident she will excel in any career she chooses. A great choice for SOM!”
Counselor Mrs. Anne Bohnsack stated, “Ellis is not only intelligent, but she is so kind as well. She is always looking out for others, whether she knows them or not. She is the first to come to someone's defense who needs support. She is justice driven yet very compassionate to all she encounters. Ellis would give the shirt off of her back to others if she could. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, and does so with a beautiful smile on her face. She is a fiercely loyal yet wildly fun friend. Outside of her phenomenal character, Ellis is also a bright student. She naturally is gifted in school, and has a deep understanding of her work, even in advanced, rigorous classes. I have no doubt that Ellis will make a positive, lasting impact on this world once she graduates in May.”
Spanish Teacher Mr. David Stroud added, “This recognition, I feel, is well-deserved by what I have observed in my Spanish IV classroom and beyond. Her inquisitive mind and hard work and drive have enabled her to maintain an A-plus average in Spanish. Her other outstanding works and leadership are seen on the Volleyball team, in National Honor Society and as President of our Student Council. These accomplishments, along with Ellis’ positive attitude, drive to succeed and willingness to go above and beyond to help her fellow students make her a most worthy candidate.”
Social Studies Teacher Mrs. Brandee Neece said, “Ellis is a wonderful, hard-working student within the classroom. Her kind heart makes her constantly concerned and invested in the people around her whether they be her core group of friends or general acquaintances. Her gentle personality makes her very easy to get along with. She is a consistent icon of the Rocket Closet ensuring that the food bags are packed every week and distributed properly because she wants to fulfill the needs of those students within our community. As president of Student Council, Ellis worked diligently in the collection of food for the Rockridge Community Food Pantry and the Milan Food Pantry as well.”
Student Council Sponsor Mrs. Lindsay Reed stated, “Ellis Hughes, our Student Council President, is a responsible, kind, and intelligent leader. She is deeply committed to helping others and always strives to make a positive difference in our school. Ellis leads by example, inspiring her peers through her actions and dedication. Her thoughtfulness and drive make her a true role model for all. I have no doubt that she will go on to do great things in the future.”
After high school Ellis plans to attend Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She plans to major in Accounting and eventually wants to become a Project Manager.
Congratulations to the RHS Music Students & Directors, who have officially finished in THIRD Place in the IHSA Class C State Sweepstakes for 2025!
JH Track: 8th Grade Boys Results from the Rocket Invite:
1st Place: Princeton Logan (132)
2nd Place: Mercer County (87)
3rd Place: Sherrard (62)
4th Place: Cambridge (57)
The Rockets finished in 6th with 25 points.
JH Track: 7th Grade Boys results from the Rocket Invite:
1st Place: Princeton (Logan) (84)
2nd Place: Colona (75)
3rd Place Mercer County (69)
4th Place: Sherrard (61)
The Rockets finished in 5th with 56 points.
JH Track: 8th grade Girls results from the Rocket Invite:
1st place Rockridge (109)
2nd Place Sherrard (89.5)
3rd place Logan (84)
4th place Cambridge (56)
JH track: 7th grade Girls team results from the Rocket Invite:
1st place Cambridge (105)
2nd Place Sherrard (96)
3rd Place Logan (76)
4th place A-Town (51)
Rockridge placed 7th with 21 points.
Congratulations to Katy Hasson, our Rockridge HS Principal. This morning, she was named the HS Principal of the Year at the IPA Student Leadership Award Breakfast.
Congratulations, Mrs. Hasson
Congratulations to our Rockridge students who were honored at the IPA Student Leadership Breakfast this morning! Brady Fuhr, Ross Richhart, Lily Bohnsack, Karson Nietzel, & Kinsley Faith. (Not pictured is Griffyn Myers)
Baseball: Rockets drop a pitchers duel to Sherrard by the score of 3-1.
Softball: The Rockets walk it off in the bottom of the 7th and defeat Sherrard 6-5!
Softball: Rockridge and Sherrard are tied at 5 with two outs in the top of the 7th.
Congratulations to RHS Senior Lily Bohnsack, who was awarded a $500 Scholarship from the Figge Museum and the Don Heggen Memorial Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are awarded to students who wish to earn a degree in fine arts, graphic design, architecture, or art education. Lily plans to attend Iowa State University to pursue a degree in architecture.
Booster Club Spring Apparel Orders can be picked up TODAY in the RHS Lobby from 3:15-5:00 pm. There will also be some additional clearance merchandise for sale.
Fundraiser Supports Rockridge High School AND Your Back
The Music Department Hosts Inaugural Mattress Fundraiser
TAYLOR RIDGE, IL - If you are looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time. Rockridge High School Music is excited to announce it will be hosting the Inaugural one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, May 10th, from 10am-5pm. For one day only, the High School Gym will be transformed into a mattress showroom. For information about the sale, go to: bit.ly/beds4rockridge25.
There will be 30+ different mattress styles on display in all sizes for customers to try, priced below retail. Adjustable power bases, premium pillows, bed frames, and mattress protectors will also be available. Name brands including Purple, Helix, and Therapedic, come with full factory warranties, are made to order, and will be available 2-3 weeks after the fundraiser. Delivery is available. Best of all, the Rockridge High School Music Department benefits from every purchase.
The company, Custom Fundraising Solutions (CFS) first introduced The Mattress Fundraiser to the Cleveland, Ohio market in 2005. The company now has nearly 80 locations and works with more than 3,000 schools nationwide. The unique business model helps schools raise thousands of dollars in just one day, and to date, the company has given back over $60 million.
What: Inaugural Rockridge High School Music Mattress Fundraiser
Where: Rockridge High School Gym
When: Saturday, May 10th, 10am-5pm
Event Link: bit.ly/beds4rockridge25
Watch this quick video that explains how the Mattress Fundraiser works! https://vimeo.com/637591323
Contact tim.devoss@cfsbeds.com or call 309-236-4247 for more information.
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About Custom Fundraising Solutions
Since 2005, Custom Fundraising Solutions has been helping schools raise money using an unconventional approach, "The Mattress Fundraiser". The concept is designed to help groups raise thousands of dollars in a one-day sale, and provide the community a product they need, for a great value. CFS has nearly 80 locations nationwide and has given back over $60 million. To learn more, visit www.cfsbeds.com.
Join us in celebrating the 4th Annual NHS Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 13th at 2pm. This event is hosted by the Rockridge National Honor Society and will take place on the track. There will be many activities to participate in, such as face painting, therapy dogs, chalk, and the egg hunt itself. Please join us for a day of fun!
Weather related updates today due to cold temperatures:
High School track at Wethersfield is cancelled.
High School Baseball and Softball vs Sherrard are cancelled ( Both rescheduled for April 30th)
JH Track meet at home has been cancelled.