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.
The deadline for Senior Baby Ads for the yearbook has been extended! They are now due April 22. See the email from Mrs. Hasson sent today for details. Don't forget to buy a yearbook too at yearbookforever.com.
Bring the kids and come on up to the high school on Saturday for a great cause!
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!
QCARTS HS Invitational 26 schools-210 Works of Art! Lily Bolt, Jude Finch, Edy Myers, Aryanna Stahr, Conner Hoteling & collaborate work by Alissa Clawson/Mariah Tyler! WINNERS: Jude Best Painting & Lily for Mastery of Technique! Congrats to Lily Bohnsack for winning the Don Heggen Memorial Scholarship!!
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.
IHSCCO Hall of Fame Induction- Joey Stanforth on a well deserved recognition! Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for the cheer program and the community! Rockridge is so very lucky to have you!
Senior parents: yearbook baby ads are due April 11. See the email from Mrs. Hasson sent on April 1 for details. If you have not ordered a yearbook go to yearbookforever.com to buy one. Check with Ms. Graves at pgraves@rr300.org to see if you have already purchased one.
RHS students Jacob McLeod, Landon Bull, Trevor Dye, Jacob Freyermuth, Jackson Hofer, Caelen Fuhr (not pictured), and Caroline Neece (not pictured) worked at the Rockridge Community Food Pantry this morning. They did an excellent job serving their community!
Congratulations to Cheerleading Coach Joey Stanforth, who is being inducted today to the IHSCCO Hall of Fame. Coach Stanforth has set the standard for excellence in Competitive Cheerleading not only at Rockridge, but across the state. Congrats on a well-deserved honor!!
Softball tomorrow against St Bede has been canceled. No make up date at this time.
Tonight's softball games at Ridgewood (Cambridge) have been cancelled due to wet field conditions.
Today is the last day to order Post Prom t-shirts for the April 26th event! Order now at https://stores.inksoft.com/rockridge_after_prom_2025/shop/home
Congratulations to the Rockridge WYSE Team (Worldwide Youth in Science & Engineering) for their performances this season. The team placed 2nd at the Regional Competition and advanced to Sectionals They then placed 3rd at the Sectional Competition and had 2 individuals advance to the State Competition. Claire Stanforth placed 1st in Chemistry and Ali Ehrhardt placed 2nd in English at Sectionals making them State Qualifiers!
All were very proud of their performance and looked forward to receiving their scores as they were released! They had fun and it was a good experience for them.
Please consider donating to support the 2025 Rockridge HS Academic Awards. This year's Awards Night is Monday, May 12th at 6:30 pm. Click for more details: https://5il.co/3cfbl. Click to download a donation form: https://5il.co/2hds9
