On December 8th, 2025 at Rock Creek High School District the Board of Education met to discuss many topics. From CTE experiences to future changes in graduation requirements for Rock Creek students.
To begin the meeting, CTE Coordinator, Jessica Roche discussed the new opportunities students have to get life experiences and learn more about possible career opportunities. Students have the opportunity to go particpate in the internships working with local businesses. Currently three students are enrolled in this internship program and have had amazing experiences by getting hands-on learning activities. The students currently with internships are:
- Crayton Deters – Ag Science
- Vanessa Jones – Ag Science
- Coleden Johnson – Health Science
Rock Creek football was recognized for their outstanding season. Darwin Thomlinson, Athletic Director gave highlights about the season. Coach Shane Sieben followed up with some awards the team has received. Some of the awards announced were that all captains made the first team for All State Team.
LIST OF AWARDS –
NCKL First Team
- Cordae Kirksey – OL / DL
- Wade Rottinghaus – OL / DL
- Karson Toburen – DB
- Nick Allen – LB
- Ezra Spiller – LB
- Zion Bell – RB
- Jaxon Pendell – K
NCKL 2nd TEAM:
- Noah Valburg – DB
- Jacob Perkins – KR
- Grady Hastert – OL
- Karson Toburen – TE
NCKL HONORABLE MENTION:
- Nick Allen – OL
- Tate Smith – QB
- Luke Skinner – WR
- Jaxon Pendell – DB
KFBCA ALL STATE:
- Wade Rottinghaus – DL
- Cordae Kirksey – OL
- Karson Toburen – DB
- Nick Allen – LB
1ST TEAM ALL STATE – SPORTS IN KANSAS:
- Zion Bell – RB
- Wade Rottinghaus – OL
- Jaxon Pendell – K
- Nick Allen – LB
- Karson Toburen – DB
HONORABLE MENTION ALL STATE – SPORTS IN KANSAS
- Grady Hastert – OL
- Cordae Kirksey – DL
- Ezra Spiller – LB
- Jacob Perkins – WR / KR
- Tate Smith – QB
KSHAA Award will be announced later.
A representative from The Farmers State Bank presented grants to several teachers:
-Darwin Sweetman- Graphing Calculators ($910)
-Jody Miller- Healthy Heart Zones ($1019)
-Lisa Ebert- STEM Materials for 2nd Grade ($646.30)
-Leslie Nelson and Andrea White – Math Enhancement ($992.23)
-Marie Jones, Alloe Johnoson, and David Holliday- Ag Literacy with littles ($666.76)
-Deb Srna and Susan Huddleston- Subscription to ABCya! Educational Website ($598)
With comments from the community, Jim Brinkman discussed wanting to add educational opportunities for students to learn about retirement. In hopes of bringing retirement plans to an early stage will help students later in life. He hopes to bring to attention the expenses of wanting to retire, and planning early in life is important.
Both principals from the middle school and high school shared the recent KTOY visitors. Both thought this was an amazing opportunity to share with others what makes Rock Creek so special. The principles emphasized some of the clubs/activities that are doing good for students and the community.
Last on the list discussions for the board was a new graduation policy. This new policy would impact this year’s juniors and all future graduating classes. A new requirement was discussed that would allow all online students to also walk at graduation. The discussion was split, some not wanting to allow this, while others think this is a more inclusive choice. More discussions will be had about this topic.
Then the board held their executive meeting.
The next meeting is scheduled for January 12th at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the District Office.
