The transition from high school to what comes next is an exciting, and perhaps nerve inducing, moment — one that inspires cheers and tears alike. The graduates from Roaring Fork and Bridges High School wore it well on commencement day. The Sopris Sun wishes each and every one all the best on their future paths. […]
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Record number of RFHS graduates earn Seal of Biliteracy
Bilingual education is becoming a bigger focus for Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) students, as evidenced by the largest number ever of graduating seniors to have earned the coveted Seal of Biliteracy. Among the 28 seniors at the Carbondale school who have proven themselves literate in at least two languages — representing 31% of this […]
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Roaring Fork ladies lacrosse opens 4A playoffs with home win over Rampart
It’s on to the second round of the 4A state playoffs for the Roaring Fork High School girls lacrosse team, after a convincing 15-6 win in the opener over Rampart Tuesday at Rams Field in Carbondale. The Rams improved to 10-5 overall on the heels of a pair of hard-fought wins on the road to […]
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RFHS student reels in two diplomas, including a college degree
Graduation season is fast approaching for students and their families in the Roaring Fork Valley, including the commencement ceremonies for Colorado Mountain College (CMC) graduates at the institution’s Spring Valley campus, which take place May 3 and 4. Among these college graduates is 18-year-old Esmeralda Alverde Duarte, a Roaring Fork High School senior enrolled in […]
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Roaring Fork ladies lax falls to Battle Mountain, 18-15
With a shot at upending the 4A Mountain East League-leading and undefeated Battle Mountain Huskies, the Roaring Fork High girls lacrosse team stayed even on their home turf in Carbondale Tuesday through the first 18 minutes of play, before the league champs pulled away for an 18-12 win. Rams goals from juniors Hailey Wolfe and […]
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A familiar face to take the helm at RFHS
When Lindsay Hentschel enters the principal role in July, a familiar face will return to the halls of Roaring Fork High School (RFHS). In February, current principal Megan Baiardo announced plans to depart at the end of the school year. Hentschel, a longtime educator within the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD), said, “It feels a […]
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First generation students discuss their journey to become scholarship recipients
On March 25, the Daniels Scholarship Program announced this year’s recipients. Three students from the Roaring Fork area were chosen. The scholarship awards students of strong character, not only in school, but outside as well. The recipients have their full cost of attendance covered at partner schools in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming or […]
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Girls lacrosse scores last-minute win over Aspen, falls to Battle Mountain
A roller coaster ride for the Roaring Fork High School girls lacrosse team over the past week included a last-minute win over rival Aspen at home, followed by a pair of tough losses. Senior Grace Garcia found the net with just 54 seconds left to play to score a thrilling 13-12 win over Aspen on […]
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Rams ladies soccer, lacrosse pick up key wins
April showers (and snow squalls) have brought some wins for the Roaring Fork High School ladies soccer and lacrosse teams over the last week.Playing at Basalt on Tuesday, the Lady Rams soccer team scored a 6-1 win to improve to 4-1-1 overall on the season and 1-0-1 in the 3A Western Slope League.Roaring Fork got […]
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CEF leads fundraising campaign for Roaring Fork High School clinic
The newly-established Carbondale Education Foundation (CEF), a nonprofit dedicated to education, aims to raise $40,000 to construct a new health clinic at Roaring Fork High School (RFHS). The upgraded facility, run by Mountain Family Health Centers, will provide children and adolescents year-round access to medical, dental and mental health services.CEF funds will support Carbondale’s public […]