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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

Camry Wilkens, Camry Wilkens October 6, 2025

On Wednesday September 17, 2025 students from Leslie Nelson's fourth grade class at Westmoreland Elementary came to the high school to visit  Robert Thomas, the woodshop teacher and robotics sponsor. ...

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

Becca Easton, Staff Writer September 2, 2025

Seniors at Rock Creek High School are plotting for a prize. Senior Splashin' a recent tradition among seniors, kicked off last week and is a hot topic in every classroom. This is a student-led game that...

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...

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Voices in Verse

Press Release, Press Release May 14, 2025

During the month of April, Rock Creek High School's I.M. Writers group hosted a poetry contest, celebrating the creative voices of students. The contest culminated in the selection of four outstanding...

Rock Creek High School Journalism Win Big at State Contest

Rock Creek High School Journalism Win Big at State Contest

Press Release May 6, 2025

LAWRENCE, May 2, 2025 -- The Kansas Scholastic Press Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 KSPA State Contests, which awarded the best student journalism from nearly 1,300 entries gathered...

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

Olivia Bowman, Contributing Writer April 25, 2025

The Kansas Association of Broadcasters welcomed high school and college journalism students and educators from across the state — including Rock Creek Journalism — to Arrowhead Stadium for a sports...

The activities entrance at Rock Creek High School stands as a gateway to student achievement, welcoming growth, celebration, and new opportunities for the Rock Creek community.

Rock Creek Embraces Growth and Recognition

Hailey Ketterman, Staff Writer April 25, 2025

The Rock Creek Board of Education opened its meeting with gratitude and appreciation for the school's continued growth, giving a special shoutout to the journalism class for its ongoing project and partnerships....

Screenshot from Student Press Law Center website taken on April 10, 2025.

Student Media Alert

News Brief, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

In an unprecedented move, national, independent student media organizations including Journalism Educators Association (JEA), National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA), Quill & Scroll, which is the...

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

Segen Sutton, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

In a small town where community ties run deep, three HOSA members' passion is making a big impact. Avery Adams, Madelyn Leibsch, and Livia Nippert, sophomores at Rock Creek High School, are leading the...

Where decisions that shape our community’s future are made – the district office, host of the March school board meeting.

School Board Paves the Way to Celebrate and Discuss Concerns During March Meeting

Gabe Martin, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

The opening topic at the USD 323 March school board meeting was the Rock Creek High School Scholars Bowl team and the high school girls’ wrestling team. The Scholars Bowl team, consisting of four...

Rock Creek High principal Eric Koppes welcomed Senator Jerry Moran for a school visit. Koppes had students lead the tour along with counselor Kelli Grieves, who were able to give him a glimpse of the day in the life of a Rock Creek student.

Showcasing Our School

Ashanti Gibbs, Contributing Writer March 31, 2025

On Friday, March 28, 2025, U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas, visited Rock Creek High School in St. George. Moran, who represents Kansas’ 1st District, was on campus to meet with our faculty...

Snow Days Pile Up

Ayla Klingenberg, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

The several snow days at Rock Creek have posed the question: how will this impact the remaining school days? According to the Kansas State Department of Education website, “Any days missed after six...

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