• Jazz/Band Concert Tuesday 10/21
  • Junior Exit Project Meeting Wednesday 10/15 @ 7pm
  • Parent Teacher Conferences Wednesday 10/15 4pm to 8pm & Thursday 10/16 8am to 8pm
  • High School KSHSAA Cheer and Spirit Showcase on Nov. 22
  • High School Picture Make Up Day Thursday, Nov. 6

The Hoof Print

The Student News Site of Rock Creek High School

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Kansas State Board of Education Approves New State Assessment Cut Scores
October 10, 2025
Real-World Robotics. Westmoreland fourth graders, Kelli Jo Cullinane, Hadyn Succi, and Koralynn Freeman from Leslie Nelson's class visit the high school on Sept. 17, 2025. Bringing their learning to life.
Robotic Students Help To Bring Science and Technology Together
October 6, 2025
Screen capture from Instagram. Seniors Brooklyn Dye is defending herself against senior Dylan Jones during a "purge" at The Manhattan Town Center Mall parking lot.
Seniors Take Aim
September 2, 2025
Joining an elite group of educators, Jenette Follmer, a Rock Creek High School English teacher, has been selected for the 2025–2026 Fulbright Teacher Exchange. Through this program she will be able to share ideas and foster global connections in classrooms abroad.
Rock Creek Educator Earns Prestigious Fulbright Teacher Exchange Award
July 28, 2025
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Voices in Verse
May 14, 2025
The Rock Creek Freshman Class attended a special screening of Hamilton, connecting classroom learning to a dynamic portrayal of American history through music and performance on Sept. 10.
Freshman Drops A Beat With A Hip-Hop Take On The “Hamilton” Movie
October 2, 2025
A fairtale land is where we find 2nd place winner, Bailey Martens writing from for the Poetry Contest hosted and blind voted on by her peers last May. Marten won a gift card and her poem published in "The Hoof Print." Graphic created by Canva AI.
World of Mysteries by Bailey Martens
September 30, 2025
Dear Mr. Rich, is the first place poetry winner written by Briley Griffen. This poem was selected by blind voting by her peers. Graphic created in Canva.
Dear Mr. Rich by Briley Griffin
September 30, 2025
Got questions? Drop them in here. Senior Brookly Gibbs slips a letter into the Mustang Mailbox in room 117. The home of "Dear Rocky", Letters to the Editor, and yearbook order forms and payments.
We “Herd” You! The Mustang Mailbox is Now Open!
September 10, 2025
Screen capture from Instagram. Seniors Brooklyn Dye is defending herself against senior Dylan Jones during a "purge" at The Manhattan Town Center Mall parking lot.
Seniors Take Aim
September 2, 2025
From lighting up the stage as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast to chasing the Hollywood spotlight, Gavin Smith as Lumiere reacts to Cogsworth in the Rock Creek High School production of "Beauty and the Beast" in November of 2024.
High School Scene Ends, L.A. Act Begins
October 14, 2025
Rock Creek color guard members line up with their flags on the track during the homecoming football game, ready to perform alongside the band and cheerleaders.
Behind The Flag
September 30, 2025
Rising above the challenge, sophomore JV volleyball defensive specialist player, Camry Wilkens, brings the best energy and effort to her team.
Queen of the JV Volleyball Court
September 25, 2025
A new chapter begins! Rock Creek is thrilled to introduce Steve Splichal as the new Superintendent. Together with students, staff, and families he hopes to build an enviroment of success and collaboration for the district.
A New Chapter in Leadership
September 12, 2025
Joining an elite group of educators, Jenette Follmer, a Rock Creek High School English teacher, has been selected for the 2025–2026 Fulbright Teacher Exchange. Through this program she will be able to share ideas and foster global connections in classrooms abroad.
Rock Creek Educator Earns Prestigious Fulbright Teacher Exchange Award
July 28, 2025
Watch our girls swing into action this season. Come out and support our girls golf team!
Girls Golf Swings Into Action
September 10, 2025
Graphic created in Canva by freshman Skylar Taylor
Active on the Mat
May 14, 2025
Bull photo illustration was created using Pixler and Picabay by junior Chase Deweese
Rock Creek Should Saddle Up for a Rodeo Team
May 14, 2025
Last Second Shot, freshman Jaxon Kirby is seen shooting the final score of the game against KC Legends on April 12, 2024.
Rock Creek Student Eyes the Pitch: Beyond the Club
May 14, 2025
Pull. Aim. Fist Bump. Repeat. Senior Adian McKinney and sophomore Devon Helget share a fist bump as they rotate posts during a practice at Tuttle Creek Shooting Park. Every Rock Creek team member fist bumps each time they rotate.
Trap Team Sets Sights on Nationals and All-American Honors
May 13, 2025
The Rock Creek Freshman Class attended a special screening of Hamilton, connecting classroom learning to a dynamic portrayal of American history through music and performance on Sept. 10.
Freshman Drops A Beat With A Hip-Hop Take On The “Hamilton” Movie
October 2, 2025
Got questions? Drop them in here. Senior Brookly Gibbs slips a letter into the Mustang Mailbox in room 117. The home of "Dear Rocky", Letters to the Editor, and yearbook order forms and payments.
We “Herd” You! The Mustang Mailbox is Now Open!
September 10, 2025
Bull photo illustration was created using Pixler and Picabay by junior Chase Deweese
Rock Creek Should Saddle Up for a Rodeo Team
May 14, 2025
Last Second Shot, freshman Jaxon Kirby is seen shooting the final score of the game against KC Legends on April 12, 2024.
Rock Creek Student Eyes the Pitch: Beyond the Club
May 14, 2025
Comfort Color in the class. A bulletin board found in math teacher Ali Snapp's room sports the Pantone color of the year.
Comfort in Color
May 14, 2025
Got questions? Drop them in here. Senior Brookly Gibbs slips a letter into the Mustang Mailbox in room 117. The home of "Dear Rocky", Letters to the Editor, and yearbook order forms and payments.
We “Herd” You! The Mustang Mailbox is Now Open!
September 10, 2025
The Heart Of Christmas
The Heart Of Christmas
December 16, 2024
Letter From the Editor
Letter From the Editor
November 8, 2024
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
November 6, 2024
Under the Friday night lights. Rock Creek dance team performs at half-time to the song "Dance the Night Away" by Dua Lipa during Pink Out Night to bring awareness to breast cancer. One of the K-State Classy Cats helped to choreograph the dance.
Flawless Formations
April 25, 2025
From ‘Minors to Majors’, Jake Eisenberg keynote speaker talks about the highs and lows of the broadcast world, and how he kept on pushing through the hard times. In Tower East at Arrowhead stadium on April 23 in front of industry leaders, high school students, and college students.
Rock Creek Journalism Hits the Airwaves at Arrowhead
April 25, 2025
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Need Help with a Paper?
April 16, 2025
A screenshot from Rock Creek Journalism YouTube Channel showing the sophomore Madelyn Liebsch appearing on "Koda's Korner" on a weekly RCTV broadcast to discuss the cause that she and her classmates are taking up.
Community Campaign
April 7, 2025
Rock Creek Leaders Prepare to Succeed at State FBLA
March 10, 2025
Throwing it back in style! Rock Creek junior Jaylen Campbell brings the 2000s back to life as part of homecoming festivities in her junior English classroom.
Mustangs Bring the Spirit of Homecoming Week
September 18, 2025
Doors are open! Welcoming 109 new freshman into the high school this year.
Fresh Perspectives
September 16, 2025
(Left to right) Denise Duecett, Kaydee Chicora, Emma Pittenger, Abigail Kottke, and Taryn Scott pictured in costume for a run of The Spell of Sleeping Beauty.
The Columbian Theatre: Fueled by Community Spirit
February 26, 2024
Line Dances and Board Games
Line Dances and Board Games
February 13, 2024
Smartpass Editorial
SmartPasses at Rock Creek
November 29, 2023
October Student of the Month
October 30, 2024
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September 19, 2024
Rock Creek Art: Competitive Pieces
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March 4, 2024
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November 21, 2023

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From lighting up the stage as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast to chasing the Hollywood spotlight, Gavin Smith as Lumiere reacts to Cogsworth in the Rock Creek High School production of "Beauty and the Beast" in November of 2024.

High School Scene Ends, L.A. Act Begins

Tristyn Broussard, Staff Writer • October 14, 2025

With a quick wit, boundless energy, and a heart for helping others, Gavin Smith has become a familiar and beloved presence on the Rock Creek High School stage. Now a senior, he’s preparing to step into...

Rock Creek color guard members line up with their flags on the track during the homecoming football game, ready to perform alongside the band and cheerleaders.

Behind The Flag

Kaitlyn Anderson, Staff Writer • September 30, 2025

Excitement spreads as Rock Creek High School transitions from just uniforms to bright blue flags under the Friday night lights. Bringing the flair of the flag, a new addition was recently added to the...

Rising above the challenge, sophomore JV volleyball defensive specialist player, Camry Wilkens, brings the best energy and effort to her team.

Queen of the JV Volleyball Court

Gavin Smith, Staff Writer • September 25, 2025

Diving for balls and defending off negativity this volleyball guru does not come to mess around on the court. Camry Wilkens, a sophomore at Rock Creek High School, a defensive specialist on the JV volleyball...

A new chapter begins! Rock Creek is thrilled to introduce Steve Splichal as the new Superintendent. Together with students, staff, and families he hopes to build an enviroment of success and collaboration for the district.

A New Chapter in Leadership

Kaitlyn Anderson, Staff Writer • September 12, 2025

Bringing fresh energy, Steve Splichal is ready to lead USD 323 into its next chapter. Splichal comes to Rock Creek after leaving his previous job in Dubois, Wyoming. Because that school had just around...

Joining an elite group of educators, Jenette Follmer, a Rock Creek High School English teacher, has been selected for the 2025–2026 Fulbright Teacher Exchange. Through this program she will be able to share ideas and foster global connections in classrooms abroad.

Rock Creek Educator Earns Prestigious Fulbright Teacher Exchange Award

Press Release, Press Release • July 28, 2025

JULY 28, 2025 — Jenette Follmer, an educator at Rock Creek High School, has received a Fulbright Teacher Exchange award for the 2025-2026 cycle from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign...

Chasing after a Wally! The Wilson family stands in front of their 1979 Chevy Malibu getting ready to run the track at the Heartland Motorsports Park.

Fueled By Adrenaline

Kaylee Wilson, Contributing Writer • April 28, 2025

While many students spend their summers working jobs, traveling, or relaxing with friends, one local family hits the racetrack together — living life a quarter-mile (or in this case, an eighth-mile)...

Photo courtesy of Brandi Miller

A Passion for Education

Ayla Klingenberg, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025

Brandi Miller’s path to serving on the Rock Creek School Board wasn’t a quick decision– it was years in the making. Motivated by strong beliefs in public education, she stepped into the role with...

Photo courtesy of Jared Meitler

Leading the Charge

Gabe Martin, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025

Jared Meitler is the sitting president of the USD 323 School Board and currently holds the at-large position meaning, he represents the whole district. Jared is from a small town in western Kansas, which...

Photo provided by Sarah Keatley

Keatley Reflects on Board Service

Hailey Ketterman, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025

For the past 15 years, Sarah Keatley has contributed her time and expertise to a variety of boards, including extension and volunteer boards, as well as serving as executive president of the Flint Hills...

Behind the Lens and Ahead of the Pack

Braden Miller, Contributing Writer • March 27, 2025

It takes courage to be in front of the camera. It takes skill to be behind the camera. Sophomore, Dylan Nelson has both. Nelson is a sophomore at Rock Creek High School. Nelson is a member of the Rock...

Shooting a three, freshman Karli Reitz sinks the ball for the Mustangs and ultimately leads her team to a victory over Silverlake on January 28, 2025. Photo Courtesy of Sara McCarn

Coach Trevor Keller Fosters a Culture of Self-Improvement and Unity

Amylyn Hodges, Contributing Writer • March 10, 2025

In his first season as head coach at Rock Creek for the high school girls’ basketball team, Trevor Keller, or you might know him by Coach Keller, has already made a culture of teamwork and self improvement....

A Champion of Spirit

Piper Prockish, Contributing Writer • March 10, 2025

The Rock Creek Cheer Team is made up of 15 girls, sophomore Jalen Campbell is one of them. This is Jalen’s first year to make the team after trying out previously her freshman year and because of her...

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