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Photo of Mr. Schirmir and Mrs. Pokorny playing hungry hungry hippos at Thanks assembly.

Thanks Assembly Photo Gallery

Karl Sobieck, Staff Photographer December 6, 2023

The November Thanks assembly held at RBHS had many memorable moments ranging from the Rock Bridge band putting on a performance to the teachers and students playing Hungry Hungry Hippos in front of the...

Photo taken in PAC as Rock Bridge orchestra team practices.

CPS Department of Fine Arts to conduct annual Holiday Taping Dec. 7

Julia Kim, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2023

The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Department of Fine Arts is performing for their annual holiday taping Dec. 7.  Holiday taping is a district-wide tradition in which high school vocal and instrumental...

Veterans Uniteds sign on the property informs community members of the upcoming holiday lights display.

Veterans United to put on holiday light show once again

McKenna Parker, Features Editor November 29, 2023

Veterans United (VU) will hold annual holiday light display for the fourth year this December.  While the event will be open to the public Dec. 5-17, VU employees, senior citizen communities and local...

The annual Columbia 5K Turkey Trax will occur during Thanksgiving day starting and ending at 4th Street between Cherry and Locust. The 5K course will hit different parts of downtown Columbia and the MU Campus.

Fleet Feet to sponsor local Thanksgiving Day Race, Turkey Trax

Ella Wampler, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

The Thanksgiving Turkey Trax 5k Race will take place Thursday, Nov. 23 at 8:30 am.. The race, which can be run or walked, will be held in downtown Columbia at 4th Street and Cherry Street.  The first...

Emily Blake (11), understudy for Aubrey Reilly (11), Madison Torres (12), Sadie Spiller (11), Evelyn OToole (11), and Dawson Black (12) line up during the dress rehearsal for  Play On.

RBHS Winter play, ‘Play On,’ premiered this past weekend

Emily Weigand November 21, 2023

The RBHS theater department debuted their fall comedy, "Play On," this past weekend. There were three 7:00 p.m. showings between Nov. 16 and Nov. 18, and one 2:00 p.m. matinee on Nov. 18. The play was...

The photo shows a flu shot needle next to masks and hand sanitizer. The event takes place in the PAC at Rock Bridge High School.

RBHS to hold flu shot clinic Friday, Oct. 20

Ryan Tunks, Staff Writer October 19, 2023

RBHS is holding an influenza (flu) shot clinic Friday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.. Students that have signed up with guardian permission will go to the Performing Arts Center (PAC) lobby to get vaccinated.  RBHS...

Photo of the succulent station at AG Day provided by the Greenhouse classes at the Columbia Area Career Center. AG day was held Oct. 17 during the entire school day.

FFA hosts RBHS Agriculture (Ag) Day 

Maya Bensaoud, Staff Writer October 19, 2023

Organized by the RBHS group the Future Farmers of America (FFA), Agriculture (AG) Day was Oct. 17 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in front of the main entrance to RBHS. It promised an immersive agricultural experience...

Alison Lankheit conducts Chamber Orchestra rehearsal in preparation for the first orchestra concert on Oct. 19.

Preview: RBHS orchestras to perform first concert of the year

Ema Iwasaki, A&E Editor October 17, 2023

RBHS orchestras will perform in their first concert for the year Thursday, Oct. 19 in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). The concert will begin at 7 p.m. with the Concert Orchestra, followed by the Symphonic...

Jiya Shetty (11), and Kerra Lindbloom (11), recieve medals during award ceremony at Spartan Season Opener Debate tournament.

Speech and Debate team competes at Sparpie Season Opener

Zay Yontz, Editor-In-Chief October 16, 2023

The RBHS speech and debate team competed at the Sparpie Season Opener at Battle High School (BHS) on Oct. 13 and 14.  Senior Andrew Romitti, RBHS Speech and Debate co-captain placed first in the varsity...

The photo shows the Planetariums Star Gazer. The Solar Eclipse Viewing party in the Planetarium, happening at Rock Bridge High School.

RBHS Planetarium to host solar eclipse viewing party

Ryan Tunks, Staff Writer October 13, 2023

The RBHS planetarium is hosting a solar eclipse viewing party on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.. The event will also include a variety of solar eclipse-related activities. Planetarium Director...

The sign points the way to RBEs annual Chicken BBQ. Its held on Saturday October 14 from 3:30-7:00 PM at Rock Bridge Elementary.

Rock Bridge Elementary School to host annual Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

Ella Wampler, Staff Writer October 13, 2023

Rock Bridge Elementary School (RBE) is putting on their annual Chicken Barbeque (BBQ) fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 14. This volunteer-run fundraiser will take place at RBE from 3:30-7 p.m..  The fundraiser...

The Emerald Regiment marching band performs the “Seasons of Joy” Exhibition Sept. 29.

Emerald Regiment hosts second annual marching band festival

Ema Iwasaki, A&E Editor October 2, 2023

The RBHS Emerald Regiment held its second annual marching band festival Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.. Timberland High School placed first in the competition, followed closely by last...

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