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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...

Keeping the Community in Mind

Caleb Conrow, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

Nate Meile, a father of four, contributes to the success of the USD 323 School District by volunteering his time for the community as the vice president of the USD 323 School Board. As a father and school...

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