Rochelle Township High School
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Rochelle Township High School, commonly referred to as RTHS, is a secondary school
located in Rochelle, Illinois
. Originally built in 1918, with nearly a dozen additions built on over the next 80 years, the entire edifice was razed in 2006 upon the completion of a new building, located about a mile north of the old one.
RTHS is the only school operated by Rochelle Township High School District
212 (this leads to a somewhat unusual situation whereby the school has both a principal and district superintendent with general authority over one school). The district includes portions of Ogle
, Lee, and DeKalb
counties. Approximately one-half of the students come from Rochelle Community Consolidated District 231, which includes the middle school
and elementary schools from Rochelle proper. The remaining student population comes from a variety of other elementary school districts in the area.
Despite its name, the school is located in Flagg Township
; there is no township named "Rochelle" within Ogle County, nor anywhere else in the United States
, for that matter.
, and was one of twelve schools in the single most stable conference in Illinois high school sports at all levels. But by the mid-2000s, the Hubs domination of NCIC football (nine consecutive conference championships) caused the school to seek new conference affiliation, in the hopes that more recognition would follow from membership in a more competitive conference. Accordingly, in 2006, RTHS became one of the founding members of the Western Sun Conference
. However, the conference lacked a feeling of cohesion, and after only three years, several of the WSC's teams indicated a desire to try a new arrangement. These WSC schools, along with some schools wishing to follow Rochelle out of the NCIC, formed the new Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference
. This forced the dissolution of the WSC after the 2009-10 school year.
The Hubs are currently in the Eastern Division of the NI-Big 12, along with DeKalb, Kaneland
, Morris, Sycamore
, and Yorkville
.
powerhouse. While the school has only one state championship (1909), it has nonetheless had a prominent program for much of its history. For example, over the course of the 1977 season, Rochelle became the first team in conference history to shut out
the entire conference. And under current head coach
Kevin Crandall, the Hubs enjoyed twelve consecutive appearances in the state playoffs.
is Mr. Richard Craven.
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
located in Rochelle, Illinois
Rochelle, Illinois
Rochelle is a city in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,574 at the 2010 census, up from 9,424 at the 2000 census. Rochelle is about west of Chicago and south of Rockford...
. Originally built in 1918, with nearly a dozen additions built on over the next 80 years, the entire edifice was razed in 2006 upon the completion of a new building, located about a mile north of the old one.
RTHS is the only school operated by Rochelle Township High School District
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
212 (this leads to a somewhat unusual situation whereby the school has both a principal and district superintendent with general authority over one school). The district includes portions of Ogle
Ogle County, Illinois
Ogle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 53,497, which is an increase of 4.8% from 51,032 in 2000. Its county seat is Oregon, and its largest city is Rochelle...
, Lee, and DeKalb
DeKalb County, Illinois
DeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 105,160, which is an increase of 18.2% from 88,969 in 2000. Its county seat is Sycamore. DeKalb County is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area.-History:DeKalb County...
counties. Approximately one-half of the students come from Rochelle Community Consolidated District 231, which includes the middle school
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
and elementary schools from Rochelle proper. The remaining student population comes from a variety of other elementary school districts in the area.
Despite its name, the school is located in Flagg Township
Flagg Township, Ogle County, Illinois
Flagg Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. The population was 13,276 at the 2000 census.-External links:****...
; there is no township named "Rochelle" within Ogle County, nor anywhere else in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, for that matter.
Conference affiliation
For over forty years, Rochelle (whose teams are known as the Hubs) competed in the North Central Illinois ConferenceNorth Central Illinois Conference
The North Central Illinois Conference, far better known as the NCIC, was an IHSA recognized high school extra-curricular conference. It location, as the name would indicate, was in the north-central part of the state...
, and was one of twelve schools in the single most stable conference in Illinois high school sports at all levels. But by the mid-2000s, the Hubs domination of NCIC football (nine consecutive conference championships) caused the school to seek new conference affiliation, in the hopes that more recognition would follow from membership in a more competitive conference. Accordingly, in 2006, RTHS became one of the founding members of the Western Sun Conference
Western Sun Conference
The Western Sun Conference was an organization of eight high schools in northern Illinois, representing eight communities in that part of the state. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. The conference began competing during the 2006-2007 academic year. Six of...
. However, the conference lacked a feeling of cohesion, and after only three years, several of the WSC's teams indicated a desire to try a new arrangement. These WSC schools, along with some schools wishing to follow Rochelle out of the NCIC, formed the new Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference
Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference
The Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference is a high-school athletic conference with twelve high schools in northern Illinois. The conference began competing during the 2010-2011 academic year. In many respects, including membership and organization, the NI-Big 12 is much like a reboot of the old...
. This forced the dissolution of the WSC after the 2009-10 school year.
The Hubs are currently in the Eastern Division of the NI-Big 12, along with DeKalb, Kaneland
Kaneland High School
Kaneland High School, or KHS, is a public four-year high school located in Maple Park, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Kaneland Community Unit School District 302.-History:...
, Morris, Sycamore
Sycamore High School
Sycamore High School can mean:*Sycamore High School — Sycamore, Georgia*Sycamore High School *Sycamore High School *Sycamore High School — Pleasant View, Tennessee...
, and Yorkville
Yorkville High School
Yorkville High School, or YHS, is a public four-year high school located in Yorkville, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Yorkville Community Unit School District 115.-History:...
.
Football
Rochelle has historically been a footballAmerican football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
powerhouse. While the school has only one state championship (1909), it has nonetheless had a prominent program for much of its history. For example, over the course of the 1977 season, Rochelle became the first team in conference history to shut out
Shutout
In team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
the entire conference. And under current head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
Kevin Crandall, the Hubs enjoyed twelve consecutive appearances in the state playoffs.
Wrestling
RTHS has had a successful wrestling program in recent years. The Hubs have had wrestlers advance to the state tournament every year from 2007 to 2010.Administration
The current principal is Mr. Travis McGuire; the Dean of Students is Mr. Rich Harvey; the district superintendentSuperintendent (education)
In education in the United States, a superintendent is an individual who has executive oversight and administration rights, usually within an educational entity or organization....
is Mr. Richard Craven.