Money talks and so do kids. So, financial experts agree that it’s time to talk to kids about money. As more research arises indicating a growing need for financial education, more schools are adopting financial literacy standards. In an October 2020 study published in the Economics of Education Review, researchers found that when schools require […]
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Rams fly high
“If I can give one word it would be ‘epic,’” Carbondale Police Department’s own Gretchen Bell said of the Roaring Fork Rams’ homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 7. Bell delivered the game ball from the sky, flying in by helicopter from Valley View Hospital, and landing right on the field. The Rams beat Olathe, […]
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Rams sports update
Fall sports are in full swing with each of Roaring Fork High School’s teams showing promise. Here’s a quick mid-season recap. The Lady Rams secured another victory against Basalt on Monday, Sept. 19, winning 3-1. This followed a 3-1 loss in a non-league match with Aspen the week prior. Overall, the volleyball team is ranked […]
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Zoology 101
One of the most unique classes at Roaring Fork High School is Zoology, taught by Rachel Cooper. The final project involves working in a small group to completely dissect a dead animal down to its bones and then reassemble the skeleton. First, the students weigh and measure their animals and look for any signs of […]
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Congratulations to graduating athletes at RFHS!
Graduating seniors: Sophie Genung, Genesis Quintero, Payton O’Hara, Ashley Torres, Macey Peery, Samira Huezo and Sienna Pargiter-Walker Graduating seniors: Hailey Bledsaw, Alicia Lowe, Yahjairi Castillon, Gracie Pratt and Maddie Mercatoris Graduating seniors: David Good, Blake Thomas, Nolan Peirson, Henry Richardson, Mason Smith and TJ Metheny Graduating seniors: Cole Pargiter-Walker, Sam Schoon and Noah Bays
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Roaring Fork High School sports wrap!
Spring sports have nearly wrapped up for the year with teams moving through playoffs and toward championship titles. The Rams’ girls lacrosse team crushed Fruita Monument on Tuesday, May 10, scoring a 17-4 victory. Next, they will play against Thompson Valley High School on Thursday, May 12. They are currently ranked fourth in the 4A […]
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RFHS Visual Art Show celebrates 21 years
It likely will not come as much of a surprise, but, did you know that Carbondale has an abundance of talented teen artists? The collective articulation of this talent is currently on display throughout the Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) library. That’s right, the annual RFHS Visual Art Show (VAS) is up until Friday, May […]
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Capping off senior year with Trail Tales
It all started with a song. Then it became a musical performed by children. Then, a year ago, Lisa Dancing-Light turned her work into an illustrated children’s book about our very own Magic Mountain (Sopris). For Roaring Fork High School senior Lukas Denning, it started with a climb to the top of Mount Sopris at […]
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Lacrosse team stomps out growing pains
The Roaring Fork Varsity lacrosse team went up against Aspen on Thursday, April 21, at home in Carbondale. Despite a thriving effort and giving it all they had until the buzzer, the Rams lost, 14-5. For some perspective, this is the second time the two teams have faced off this season. On April 5, the […]
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Spring sports are underway!
The Lady Rams soccer team started the season strong with a win against Colorado Rocky Mountain School CRMS on Saturday, April 9 (4-1). On April 16, the girls saw a close defeat against Eagle Valley High School during their first home game (1-2). Another close defeat against Grand Junction (1-2) was followed by a total […]