Recent Scores
  • Feb 2 / Varsity Boys BasketballRock Canyon High School - 52, Mountain Vista High School - 62
  • Feb 2 / Varsity WrestlingRock Canyon High School - 60, Rangeview High School - 15
  • Jan 31 / JV WrestlingRock Canyon High School - 24, Valor Christian High School - 21
  • Jan 31 / Varsity WrestlingRock Canyon High School - 42, Valor Christian High School - 32
  • Jan 28 / Varsity HockeyRock Canyon High School - 4, Heritage High School - 8
  • Jan 28 / Varsity WrestlingRock Canyon High School - 8th place, League -
  • Jan 27 / JV HockeyRock Canyon High School - 0, Fort Collins High School - 4
  • Jan 27 / Varsity Girls BasketballRock Canyon High School - 38, ThunderRidge High School - 45
  • Jan 27 / Varsity Boys BasketballRock Canyon High School - 80, ThunderRidge High School - 60
  • Jan 27 / JV Girls BasketballRock Canyon High School - 21, ThunderRidge High School - 38
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Students sit together during lunch to talk to each other Jan. 19. After two weeks of winter break, they began to all eat together in a group again. “[Being back has] been great, I missed seeing my friends at school and the energy from them is great,” Keilani Longwell ‘25 said.
Winter Break Breakup
The Douglas County School District (DCSD) school board announces a school closure for Jan. 18 on Jan. 17. The district sent out an email announcement at 6:39 p.m.
BREAKING: School Closed Jan. 18 Due to Inclement Weather
A graphic displays information for Sadies in the 80s. The graphic was posted Nov. 30. The dance will take place 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Jan. 20, 2023, at the Lone Tree Bowlero.
Ladies, Ladies, Time For A Sadies
A graphic introduces volunteer opportunities for the winter/holiday season.
The Gift of Giving
AP Psychology teacher Kathryn Lemeshewsky decorates her classroom door for a door decorating contest in the 5000s pod Dec. 8. Lemeshewsky organized the contest as an opportunity for teachers to take part in something fun and creative before break. Teachers had to do 51% of the work themselves, with their doors theme connecting to the holidays or the subjects they teach. Quite honestly, the social studies pod has gotten a little lame, and Im done with that. Im ready to boost the spirit in the 5000s pod and Im trying to do things to get us all to contribute more, because I like the people in our department, Lemeshewsky said.
Dashing Through The Decorations
9News Sports Reporter Scotty Gange interviews varsity basketball guard Mac Terry 24 at the 9News Pep Rally Jan. 26. After Terrys buzzer-beater won the game against Regis Jesuit High School Jan. 20, the video clip of his shot was selected for 9Newss weekly high school sports segment, Honor Roll. It was a great team win and we got the job done at the end of the game, Terry said.
The ‘Golden Boy’ and His Golden Chain
The Sabercat varsity team celebrates together after scoring a goal against the Mountain Vista Eagles Dec. 17.
Hard Hits On and Off the Ice
Lifting his opponent, varsity wrestler Matthew Shipley ‘24 finishes a takedown on the opposing wrestler Jan. 11. The dual ended with a score of 43-30 L. “The coaches at Rock Canyon are the best in every way,” Shipley said. “The technique that’s taught is taught very well. The coaches really care about individuals and improving the team, not just winning.”
Photo Recap: Boys Wrestling Faces Chaparral High School
A graphic introduces student opinions about the 2022 World Cup.
A Sip From the World Cup
Varsity quarterback Luke Wennogle ‘23 and middle linebacker Ryland Mill ‘23 hold up the Rock Canyon flag and the American flag as they run through the Jaguar tunnel during their opening game Aug. 25. Inside the tunnel, everyone is pumped up banging on the side waiting to hear [the song] Welcome to the Jungle and for the curtains to open because everyone knows its game time, Mill said.
2022-2023 Varsity Football Season: Photo Recap
Prema Viswanathan works on examples to show her Drawing and Painting students. Viswanathan took over the previous teacher’s, Drew Walter, classes. I try to study their techniques and then get inspired by them to create my own artwork,” Viswanathan said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Prema Viswanathan, Passing on her Skills
The Colorado state flag hangs in Pauls room Sept. 9, 2022. Before teaching, Paul worked as a police officer and a school resource officer at Heritage High School. “I really enjoy the interactions with this age group,” Paul said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Aaron Paul’s Passion for Law
A graphic depicts the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline emergency phone number: 988.
Helplessness of the Willing
American Sign Language teacher Michelle Greene shows the sign for I love you. Greene became a teacher because of her love to share her culture and to meet new people. I like to teach, and I want to help people, Greene said, I want to see more people signing, and I like teaching to see people grow.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Michelle Greene’s Great Passion for Teaching
The title of the infographic reads, 9 Ethical Holiday Gifts.
‘Tis the Season For Giving… Through Your Purchases
A graphic introduces the article. It reads, what to do over Winter Break Dec. 22-Jan. 9.
Nine Activities for a Wonderful Winter Break
A graphic depicts several new entertainment releases, such as the cover of Taylor Swifts album Midnights, the movie Enola Holmes 2, and the television series Young Royals.
New Releases and Ratings
MJ Mejia ’25 works on math homework while listening to her favorite song, “Neighbors” by J. Cole, during her off period Nov. 17. Mejia has always kept up with her tradition of listening to music while she works on homework throughout the years. “It helps me concentrate and it keeps me calm and it makes me happy,” Mejia said.
School Day Song Suggestions
Arianna Johnson ‘23, Brooke Schenderlein ‘25 and Eliannah Nguyen ‘25 put a bald cap on Kieran Williams ‘23 for the second act of “Marvin’s Room Nov. 17. The show took place 7:00 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, and 18. Tickets were $10 for adults and $5 for students. Williamss character, Bessie, lost her hair due to chemotherapy treatment for leukemia. “It is weird to see myself without hair, but it was fine. Being bald is a result of chemotherapy and that’s just what Bessie had to go through,” Williams said.
Let Love Light The Way
Music to Fall Into
Music to Fall Into
Graphic by: Jack Gianetto
RC Update The Final Update
Graphic by: Jack Gianetto
RC Update: Featuring Jared Engerman and Holden Casey
Cover image for episode one of the Elephant in the Room podcast, featuring Emma Warford 23 in a discussion about eating disorders and recovery.
Elephant in the Room Podcast: Eating Disorders and Recovery with Emma Warford
After a long hiatus, the RC Update returns with its first guest of the year, Student Council Secretary Josh Lederman. Art by Matthew Fink
RC Update: Josh Lederman
Julien Bouquet is the candidate for RTD Director for District G in this coming election.
RC Update: Julien Bouquet
A graphic depicts disgusted faces between a gap within the stall of a public restroom. Its scary. One time someone kicked in my stall, another time a kid started yelling for me to get out of there, Zackary Lewis 25 said.
Why is Poo so Taboo?
This graphic is a depiction that peoples expressions and appearance do not show their true colors and who they really are.
R.B.F.: The Enemy of a Social Life
Graphic depicting a mock website titled, fundviolence.us, quote stating Send more money, endanger our citizens!, donate button with cursor hovering over it, picture on left of Ukraine protestors holding up signs that say, Stop war and Stop Putin, with Stop additionally crossed off with a red X. Suggested link at bottom reading, 61% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck.
A Low Chance of Global Disaster is Much Too High
Clouds roll in over the Ten Mile Range and Lake Dillon Oct. 1. Over Homecoming weekend, many students who chose not to go to the dance found other alternatives.
Hoco: It’s Okay Not To Go
Two ingredients on a bottle of mouthwash are highlighted to show the prevalence of unhealthy chemicals in self care products.
“Not So Pretty” Docuseries Review: the Hidden Toxins in Your Self-Care Products
Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

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Graphic for Wish Week preparation article.

Here are Four Ways to Prepare for Wish Week!

by Danny Curran, Graphics Editor
March 31, 2022
Nathan Engler 21, Jack Keough 21, Aidan Chung 21 and Brett Birtzer 21 pose for a photo while waiting for their food at Noodles & Company Feb. 27. Engler, Keough, Chung and Birtzer have been to all the Dish for a Wish restaurant starting from Fridays Jersey Mikes to Thursdays Noodles & Company. We love supporting Wish Week and Fabians wish despite the long lines, Keough said.

A Penne for Fabian’s Wish

by Lily Hansen and Jack Gianetto
February 28, 2020
Chloe Nowak 22 flaunts her tacky wear in from of the RC Wish Week stand Feb. 25. Nowak wore a fedora, a turtle neck with a lime green Hawaiian shirt over it, a fanny pack, khaki shorts with a lime green belt, leggings, and socks with lime green sandals. I just really wanted to make people cringe and if supporting our wish kid by wearing cheesy clothing that dont match is gonna help, then Ill wear whatever horrendous clothing, Nowak said.

Tacky Tourists Take Over

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
February 26, 2020
Students wait to order and eat at Costa Vida, as part of the Dish for a Wish event March 4, 2019.

Here’s What You’re Donating When You Buy Dinner Tonight: Costa Edition

by Kendall Foxworth, Digital Content Editor
February 24, 2020
Fabian laughs while holding a copy of the Rock in the main hallway Feb. 21. Student Council took Fabian and his family on a tour of the school after the Opening Assembly to show off the decorations.

The Day in Photos: Opening Assembly

by Amanda Brauchler, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2020
Caroline Pita 21 helps decorate the 9000s pod by hanging streamers Feb. 20. The pod was themed blue, for Wish Week.

Behind the Scenes of Wish Week: How Student Council Decorated the School

by Amanda Brauchler, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2020
Educational Assistants Kathy Gallo and Kandi Hedges pose in their 2013 Wish Week shirts outside of the 3000s Feb. 19. This is Gallos first year at Rock Canyon and Hedges seventeenth year. The change that I see in our students when we get to Wish Week and everybody comes together for a cause thats bigger than we are individually is really heartwarming and uplifting and I really want that for our freshmen every year, Hedges said.

T-Shirt Countdown

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
February 21, 2020
Wish Kid Michael McGuire and his sister, Genevieve McGuire, play in the confetti on the gym floor during the closing assembly March 8. The two spent the rest of the assembly romping in the confetti Student Council dispersed throughout the gym.

The Day in Photos: Closing Assembly

by Emily Wilson and Maddy Merritt
March 15, 2019

Time-Honored Tradition of Costa Vida

by Daxton Garner and Wyatt Mosteller
March 6, 2019
After attending a spin class at Cycle Bar Lone Tree, a collection of students and faculty pose outside the bike studio March 2. French National Honor Society sponsored the spin class as a way to raise money for Wish Week. Bikes were $25 a person and FNHS raised $550 from the 45-minute class.

The Day in Photos: A Wish Weekend

by Amanda Brauchler, Editor in Chief
March 6, 2019
Michael, the five year-old Wish Kid of 2019, helps Student Council organize the collections from Miracle Minute March 1. Student Council entertained Michael and his little sister after the assembly by helping them look through the tubs of coins.

The Day in Photos: March 1

by Amanda Brauchler, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2019
Lilliya Larson 21 smiles in her Dare to Share Your Hair t-shirt from Wish Week 2018. Larson donated 12 inches last year. I am going to do it again this year. I liked it a lot because even if your hair is a little too short for a few weeks, I feel like youve still changed a life, and thats more important than anything on how you look because your hair will grow back, but they wont ever get hair, Larson said.

Dare To Share True or False

by Maddy Merritt, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2019
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