• 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

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
Rock Creek High School Journalism Win Big at State Contest
Rock Creek High School Journalism Win Big at State Contest
May 6, 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
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
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
April 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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Taryn Scott, Writer and Photographer

Taryn Scott, a freshman at Rock Creek High School, is a first year journalism writer and photographer. She is involved in choir, theater, art guild, and frequently does musicals and plays. She has been involved in many performances at the Columbian theater, and works hard at all of her roles. Taryn enjoys art, reading, film making, and music.
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