Roanoke-Benson High School

RBHS Class of 2012

mtresnak — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:05:39 +0000

Dual Credit

mtresnak — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:16:31 +0000

Starting with the 2012-2013 school year, RBHS will be offering dual credit courses through Illinois Community College. Three of the courses will be offered using an on-line format. Additionally, Mr. Gross will be converting the existing Astronomy course to a dual credit semester long Astronomy course. Interested students need to see the principal or the guidance counselor.

Principal Tresnak Proclaims May 8, 2012 “Linda Wiseman Day”

Steve Hayes — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:10:55 +0000

RBHS Principal Mike Tresnak has proclaimed Tuesday, May 8, 2012 as “Linda Wiseman Day” in recognition of LInda Wiseman’s fifty years of service to RBHS. Mrs. Wiseman started working, as the school secretary, the day after she graduated from RBHS in 1962.

Academic Awards Night

Steve Hayes — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:51:26 +0000

RBHS Academic Awards Ceremony will take place at 7:30 pm tonight in the RBHS gymnasium.

National Honor Society

Steve Hayes — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:50:00 +0000

Congratulations to the five individuals who will be inducted into the RBHS Chapter of the National Honor Society.

Matt Aeschleman
Cameron Anderson
Hayley Gastman
Rachel Hodel
Grant Leman

Ten seniors are existing members:

Kaylea Blunier
Jason Bradle
Zach Fehr
Sami Harris
Claire Isaia
Aidan Kennell
Kendall Knapp
Carla Martino
Sadi Tammen
Tana VanMeter

Members are selected by a volunteer faculty council based on the candidates’ scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Membership in the National Honor Society is recognized as the highest recognition a high school can bestow on its students. The National Honor Society is sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

The induction ceremony will be held in the RBHS Study Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 3rd.

2012 RBHS Band Awards

Steve Hayes — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:52:29 +0000

Congratulations to the following individuals on receiving the 2012 RB60 Band Awards during the RB60 Spring Band Concert on Tuesday, May 1.

John Philip Sousa Band Award
Drake Sorenson

Glen Gray Band Director’s Award
Zach Fehr & Mason Shirley

Lindsay Hodel Band Award
Caitlyn Bilow, Samantha Hayes, and Abigail Hubner

Spring Band Concert, May 1

Steve Hayes — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:34:26 +0000

The RB60 Instrumental Music Department will present their annual Spring Band Concert on Tuesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the RBHS gym. Students in grades 5 through 12 will participate in this concert.

The concert will feature guest soloist Mr. Ted Wanack. Mr. Wanack will solo with both the RBHS Jazz Band and the RBHS Concert Band. Mr. Wanack is considered one of the top jazz trombonist in the midwest.

Information for band students was emailed home and is also posted online at the RB60 Band Website.

RB60 Website Repairs

Steve Hayes — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:33:21 +0000

Portions of the RB60 website may be unavailable for the next 24-48 hours. We apologize the inconvenience.

Special Schedule for April 24 & 25

Steve Hayes — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:30:12 +0000

RBHS will be administering the PSAE exams to all juniors on Tuesday, April 24 and Wednesday, April 25. Along with these exams, Freshmen will take the MAP test on Tuesday and Sophomores will take their MAP test on Wednesday. Seniors will not be in attendance either day. Students will be dismissed from school when their exams are finished. Additional information will be emailed to parents.

LW/RB Track Dates

Steve Hayes — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:25:38 +0000

Dates for the LW/RB Track team have been added to the RBHS School Calendar.