Rocky’s New Finals Policy

Adelina Olson, Writer

October 6, 2025

During the 2025-26 school year, Rock Island High School implemented a new finals system. Students can now opt out of finals, if they meet the criteria: a C average or above in the class, 5 or fewer tardies per semester, no in- or out-of-school suspension, 2 or fewer unexcused absences...

Learning Goes Tropical

Teegan Conwell, Editor

October 6, 2025

This past summer, the Rock Island High School Spanish and Science Departments teamed up together for a trip to the Dominican Republic. The two departments joined forces for this trip due to the Spanish language in the Dominican Republic and the environmental factors, such as exploring...

Superstitions on the Team

Every time cross country athletes go on the track or course, they have superstitions that they go by to make sure they can have a successful race.  Chloe Wiese puts on makeup and does her hair every time before the meet. She says, “Looking good makes me feel better, and when I feel...

Rocky Volleyball 2025- Creating a Family

 Rock Island Volleyball depends not just on skill level, but also the tight personal...

Gray Matters at the Rock

Audrey Hotle, Writer

October 6, 2025

An overall  problem teens in this generation are struggling with is their mental health....

The Ways of a Teacher

Jenny Paw, Writer

October 6, 2025

Christer New and Honey Moo take the leap into becoming future teachers by taking Rock...