![On Oct. 30, 24 Eco Club members took a tour of the school’s solar panels on the roof. They were guided and taught by an employee from E Light Electric, the company that maintains the school’s solar panels, and learned about how the panels are maintained and cared for. “I was definitely very excited about being on the roof in general,” Eco Club member Olivia Fang ‘26 said. “[It was exciting to] learn more about solar panels and how they work and how they supply energy to our school.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RCH_2632-1200x800.jpg)
![Ice and snow make it difficult for drivers on the road. During snowstorms, drivers have poor visibility, and frozen roads make it difficult to stay in control. “Driving home from Denver [on Friday], the neighborhoods weren’t plowed. By the time we got back they were only plowing highways. We spun out, nearly got stuck and fishtailed a few different times,” Connor Pugh ‘26 said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled_Artwork-e1732045465987.jpg)
![Varsity girls soccer midfielder Leah Sheahan ‘24 hugs a friend during the Senior Night celebrations before the home game against Mountain Vista High School (MVHS) at Echo Park Stadium April 29. During Senior Night, seniors were given flowers and the opportunity to walk out and take pictures with their family as their future plans and favorite memories were announced over the speakers. The Jags tied 0-0, losing the Continental League Championship. “We were obviously the stronger team but just couldn’t find a way to score, but otherwise our connection and our intensity was really high so I’m proud of that. We just have to find the net,” defense midfielder Clara Geuzaine ‘24 said. “[Losing League] wasn’t the best. It’s better than last year and like, I know our team and we are doing really good. I don’t want to jinx it but like hopefully [we’ll do] good [in playoffs].”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Copy-of-DSC_4277-1-1200x868.jpg)
![In room 4101, Natalie Patterson ‘26, Ariana Magor ‘25 and Celina Salazar ‘25 create a poster in science teacher Kerry Reilly’s Chemistry Honors April 18. The three completed a worksheet and drawing to explain the implosion of a tank for their unit on gas laws. “At the start of class, we watched a video of the tank imploding,” Patterson said. “I think [making a drawing] is something new. I like more artsy activities.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5019-1200x900.jpeg)
BREAKING: At 1:16 p.m. Jan. 15, Douglas County School District (DCSD) sent a text and email to parents announcing a district-wide closure for Jan. 16.
DCSD Base programs, preschools, elementary, middle and high schools, Legacy Campus and classes through the Bridge Program, D.C. Oakes, Eagle Academy, eDCSD and Plum Creek Academy are all canceled.
These closures are due to the current weather forecast. Temperatures are expected to be dangerously low, with wind chills as low as -11 degrees, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This makes it unsafe for students who walk to school or have to wait at bus stops and puts both students and staff who man the school parking lots at risk for hypothermia and frostbite. The extreme cold also affects the transportation options available.
“The deep freeze over the weekend has impacted our transportation fleet. We currently have two diesel pumps down and starting buses in the morning will be an issue,” DCSD said in the email announcement sent out.
After-school activities are to be continued unless otherwise stated by the coach or activity sponsor.
“I am super happy about [the snow day]. I’m going to take the time to hang out with my family,” Emma Cranney ’25 said. “I am a little worried about how missing a day will affect some school projects, but I think it will be great regardless.”
Following the closure, Wednesday, Jan. 17 will be a black day, with periods one, two, three and four. Jan. 18 will be a gold day with periods five, Access, six and seven. Friday, Jan. 19 will follow an all-period schedule, modified for the Winter Week assembly.
