![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)
With spring break fast approaching, most would think of hot, sunny weather.
But, in Colorado, teachers and students alike have set the school abuzz with talk of the snow day on Thursday, March 14.
Officially announced on the afternoon of March 13 by Douglas County School District, a snow day canceled school for Thursday, March 14.
But, how big is this storm? Will school be canceled on Friday as well?
Here’s what you need to know.
The Forecast:
A winter storm watch was expanded to include Denver, Boulder and Palmer Divide east to Limon, forecasters at the National Weather Service in Boulder announced on the morning of March 12. Later that morning, they confirmed the high probability of a snowstorm bringing an estimated one foot of snow in the Front Range and Palmer Divide.
According to the Denver Post, the storm will blow in on Wednesday afternoon, and bring up to three feet of snow. The Palmer Divide and metro areas have a winter storm watch from 6 p.m. on Wednesday to 6 a.m. on Friday.
“I think, depending on the weather, we’re going to have a snow day,” Alexa Massey ‘25 said. “ I want [a day off]. If it snows, we’re having a snow day. If it doesn’t, we’re not going to.”
Weather apps, like Weather on the App Store, already gave out winter storm warnings starting at 9 p.m. on March 13. AccuWeather: Weather Alerts on the App Store created a chart on how much snow will land per hour, starting Wednesday at 6 p.m. and ending on Friday at 10 a.m. It also shows how much snow there will be in total, estimating around 21 inches of snow.
“If snow totals truly reach forecasts of one to two FEET, it is unlikely that residential roads, parking lots, bus terminals, etc. would be cleared in time for Friday. We will continue to monitor the weather and forecasts and will update you should DCSD remain closed on Friday,” Douglas County School District announced along with the snow day.
How are you spending your snow day?
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