Starting this year, Lafayette’s Library plans to renovate its furniture and layout for a more modern, refined look to help students feel more comfortable. Librarian Nicole Ballard-Long said that the...

With the introduction of the academic planner on Infinite Campus, the way students select their schedules for upcoming years has changed. While students are still required to select 14 semester's worth...

Rockwood has been experiencing staff shortages in a variety of areas from substitute teachers to custodial staff. Despite district efforts, these shortages have persisted for a number of years and have...

General Information Rockwood announced on Nov. 30 that they would be switching from Google Classroom to Canvas on June 30.  Canvas has been used throughout the district for the past six years, according...

Three Rockwood residents have filed their candidacy for two positions on the Rockwood Board of Education.  The filing for candidates for the Rockwood School District Board of Education closed Dec. 26,...

Starting March 9, 2024, the SAT will be completely online. The PSAT, however, has been digital since the fall of 2023. Sophomore Michelle Chen recently took the PSAT and appreciates the change. “I...

By encompassing a selected assortment of students, the All-State music programs serve to create distinguished ensembles of high school students. For the 2023-2024 school year, 18 Lafayette students...

Although Lafayette does not officially open its doors until 8 a.m., some students wait outside prior to that. The practice of keeping doors locked until 8 a.m. has been in place since students came back...

At the Board of Education meeting Dec. 7, board members approved the revised 2024-2025 district calendar and the new 2025-2026 calendar.  The changes being made affect semester start and end dates.  Currently,...

Between 2022 and 2023, energy drink sales increased from $16.8 billion to $20.2 billion. Total energy drink sales globally reached $193 billion in 2023 according to Statistica. Many sales were to teenagers. The...

Artificial Intelligence is used in sites such as Google and Quizlet, which aren’t blocked by Rockwood. Even some teachers have started using AI tools. Because of the integration of AI into websites,...

To expand upon FBLA's community service event, juniors Raghav Dandamudi and Aditya Pall created Paws for a Cause, a drive collecting new or used stuffed animals which will be donated to children's hospitals...