• Last Day of School Pre K- 11, May 20
  • High School Vocal Music Pops Concert 9th through 12th grade-May 13, 7:00pm
  • Graduation- May 16 at 3pm
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The Dark Side of Social Media No One Talks About
May 12, 2026
Award-winning artwork from Rock Creek High School students is displayed in the high school lobby, showcasing pieces recognized at Highland Art Day.
Rock Creek Artists Paint Their Way to Big Wins
May 1, 2026
Image Created in Canva by Shevy Brock
The Band Blows Away Judges
April 20, 2026
Image created in Canva by Shevy Brock
Choir Hits All The Right Notes
April 20, 2026
Graphic created in Canva by Camry Wilkens
Fix the Habits Not the Device
April 16, 2026
Taking Journalism Skills Beyond Our Walls
Taking Journalism Skills Beyond Our Walls
May 7, 2026
Rock Creek High School nurse Jill Sallman works to support student health, handling everything from everyday illnesses to emergency situations.
School Nurse Plays Key Role in Student Health at Rock Creek
May 1, 2026
On Feb. 25, 2026, senior Ezra Spiller signed to play football at Tabor College after being a linebacker at Rock Creek for the last 4 years.
Where Are They Headed? Seniors Step Boldly Beyond the Herd
April 21, 2026
Rooted in History, Growing Together
Rooted in History, Growing Together
April 21, 2026
Facing off again. Sophomore Megan Ryan is ready to wrestle junior Gabi Lange from Concordia High School on Jan. 29, 2025 at THE ROCK. Ryan's previous loss in a match against Lange became her driving force to reach a higher level this season.
History On The Mat:
March 24, 2026
Photo of Rock Creek High School Taken By: Ezra Spiller
Fastest Years of My Life
May 12, 2026
Graphic made by Ezra Spiller in Canva
Homework Overload
May 11, 2026
This graphic was created in Canva by Camry Wilkens.
From Overwhelmed to in Control
May 1, 2026
Image created in Adobe by Kenadie Broussard
Confused and Hopeful
April 20, 2026
Photo Created by: Ezra Spiller
Getting Ready for College: Advice from a Senior Who’s Been There
April 14, 2026
Graphic made by Ezra Spiller in Canva
Homework Overload
May 11, 2026
This graphic was created in Canva by Camry Wilkens.
From Overwhelmed to in Control
May 1, 2026
Image created in Adobe by Kenadie Broussard
Confused and Hopeful
April 20, 2026
Photo Created by: Ezra Spiller
Getting Ready for College: Advice from a Senior Who’s Been There
April 14, 2026
Photo created on Canva by Shevy Brock
Tired and Trying
April 10, 2026
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
November 6, 2024
Photo of Rock Creek High School Taken By: Ezra Spiller
Fastest Years of My Life
May 12, 2026
Graphic by: Ezra Spiller in Canva.
Every Pump, Every Price, it’s Still Too High.
April 2, 2026
Grapic created in Canva by Becca Easton
Giving Thanks
November 24, 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
Photo of Rock Creek High School Taken By: Ezra Spiller
Fastest Years of My Life
May 12, 2026
Graphic made by Ezra Spiller in Canva
Homework Overload
May 11, 2026
This graphic was created in Canva by Camry Wilkens.
From Overwhelmed to in Control
May 1, 2026
Image created in Adobe by Kenadie Broussard
Confused and Hopeful
April 20, 2026
Photo Created by: Ezra Spiller
Getting Ready for College: Advice from a Senior Who’s Been There
April 14, 2026
Team Captain Devon Helget and freshman Graden Stefek at practice on Wednesday, Apr. 29. at the Tuttle Creek Shooting park in Manhattan, Kansas.
Aiming High This Trap Season
May 12, 2026
Kansas Golf Coaches Association logo
Don’t Miss a Swing
April 10, 2026
Facing off again. Sophomore Megan Ryan is ready to wrestle junior Gabi Lange from Concordia High School on Jan. 29, 2025 at THE ROCK. Ryan's previous loss in a match against Lange became her driving force to reach a higher level this season.
History On The Mat:
March 24, 2026
Stepping off the mat after a hard-fought match, Senior Wade Rottinghaus wins with the determination of a competitive wrestler on his senior night dual. This was his last home dual of his senior year on Feb 10.
Mat Lessons That Last
March 10, 2026
Giving a Helping Hand. Junior Logan Klingenberg (34) and senior Peter Martinie (0) lend a hand to junior Porter Gill (13). During the Sabetha game on December 18.
Unbeaten and Unstoppable
February 13, 2026
Buzzing with excitement. The Ag class suits up for the first time to check on their hives located on the back side of the Ag building on the Rock Creek campus. Photo provided by David Holliday
Learning To Do, Living to Serve: FFA Changing Lives
December 9, 2025
Image provided by Rock Creek High School PTO.
RCHS PTO Merch Store is Open for Business
November 24, 2025
Rock Creek Storytellers Make the Cut for Quill and Scroll
Rock Creek Storytellers Make the Cut for Quill and Scroll
November 11, 2025
Graphic provided by NHS adviser Julie Conard.
Rock Creek High School Announces 2025 National Honor Society New Inductees
November 11, 2025
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
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
February 2026 Student of the Month
March 9, 2026
January 2026 Student of the Month
January 2026 Student of the Month
March 9, 2026
December 2025 Student of the Month
December 2025 Student of the Month
February 6, 2026
Created by Jessica Roche
November 2025 Studnet of the Month
December 21, 2025
Graphic created and designed by Jessica Roche
October 2025 Student of the Month
November 10, 2025
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January 4, 2025
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January 4, 2025
Koda Moeller's Photography
Koda Moeller’s Photography
September 19, 2024
Rock Creek Art: Competitive Pieces
Rock Creek Art: Competitive Pieces
March 4, 2024
2023 Photography 1 and 2
2023 Photography 1 and 2
November 21, 2023

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