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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

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The entrance to the counseling office

Deadline in second semester gives students little time to change classes

Jared Geyer December 21, 2017
Student will only have a few days after the winter break to be able to switch classes. Class changes for second semester are due Jan. 12.
Counselors provide Hat/Mitten/Scarf tree. Photo by Ethan Hayes

Counselors offer students warm clothing

Ethan Hayes December 4, 2017
Counselors will provide students with gloves, hats, and mittens to supplement clothing needs before semester break begins.
Smith-Cotton suicides bring awareness to mental health, bullying

Smith-Cotton suicides bring awareness to mental health, bullying

Grace Vance April 30, 2017
In light of the recent deaths at Smith-Cotton High School, find out what preventative measures RBHS is doing to stop suicide and bullying.
District curriculum varies based on school, class options

District curriculum varies based on school, class options

Ji-Ho Lee February 7, 2017
An investigation into the curriculum set up of CPS secondary schools and why certain classes are offered or paired.
The BruCrew, RBHSs student section, cheers on the Bruin football team in a home game against DeSmet on Aug. 26. Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Senior class sets the tone for entire school

Grace Dorsey September 29, 2016
Seniors often lead the school, however sometimes they don't step up and set great standards.
Food in the guidance office.

Guidance department provides food to students

Rochita Ghosh October 15, 2015

Students throughout RBHS often complain of hunger, the pangs in their stomach distracting them from their work. To some students, this is a mere inconvenience, for they know this is temporary and they...

Sophomores denied PSAT testing

Sophomores denied PSAT testing

Grace Vance October 13, 2015

After hours of study sessions and practice tests, several juniors and sophomores have prepared to take the PSAT Oct. 14. Participating RBHS students will take the standardized test at either Forum Christian...

Opening the doors on the Bruin Closet

Opening the doors on the Bruin Closet

Humera Lodhi May 1, 2015

 Sophomore Robert Shang sits in the EEE room, surrounded by friends, a binder open in front of him.  As he works on homework, he fiddles with zip of his sweater, worn over a plain T-shirt and shorts,...

Missouri bill plans to make testing necessary for graduation

Missouri bill plans to make testing necessary for graduation

Luke Chval March 7, 2015

[heading size="16" margin="10"]Teachers debate whether universal standard benefits students[/heading] The public school system in the United States already faces scrutiny for placing high importance on...

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Foreign exchange programs offer opportunities, education

Derek Wang December 21, 2014

Every year, students from all over the world come to RBHS to learn about American culture. RBHS Guidance Director Betsy Jones said that on average, CPS will host seven exchange students. Each student...

All juniors will take the ACT during the school day in April at no cost to the student. Photo by Sury Rawat.

All juniors to take ACT at no cost during school day in April

Derek Wang October 31, 2014

Every year, juniors and seniors take the ACT many times over the year, spending $38-$54.50 each time, depending on whether or not they take the writing portion as well. On April 28, RBHS will have the...

Aspire to take the place of Plan tests

Aspire to take the place of Plan tests

Alice Yu October 19, 2014

Sophomores will undergo five hours of Aspire testing Tuesday as a result of ACT’s replacement of the Plan test with the Aspire, an exam that takes up almost twice as much time as the Plan. “The test...

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