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Shortly after winter break, Rockwood called off four out of five school days in one week. According to Chief Communications Officer Mary LaPak, the district has three remaining snow days allotted for this school year.
Piling Up the Snow Days
Junior, Zach Diethelm, performs for his peers during his lunch period. He started the concerts because his peers requested him to.
One man show lunch concerts shut down for safety reasons
Juniors Connor Kash and Owen Waeckerle at their booth, Washer Toss. They ended the day with 224 tickets.
Annual Winter Carnival fuels friendly competition
For this years Spring Musical, LTC is putting on the show, "Once Upon a Mattress" which is a re-telling of the classic fairytale, "The Princess and The Pea" with just a little twist to it.
LTC to perform Once Upon a Mattress for Spring Musical
At the Dec. 17 Board of Education meeting following RNEA members' rejection of Rockwood's proposed contract, district officials give a budget presentation.
District, teachers at impasse over contract negotiation
Forwards Mac Freeman and Lucas Ross celebrate after a Lancer goal.
Hockey Season Ends With Two-Game Series Loss to Oakville
Aaron Keller, in the new home alternate uniform, makes a shot at the goal on senior night against Lindbergh.
Look Good, Play Good
To further their athletic and educational careers, the Preckel brothers both sign to a collegiate program. senior Jack Preckel will attend Missouri University of Science and Technology to play football and compete in Track & Field. senior Robby Preckel signs to play football at Northwestern University.
Winter signing day sees eight athletes commit to variety of universities
Junior guard Nolan Savoie dribbles around Marquette defender. The Lancers finished this game losing 42-61.
Boys basketball missing key players in loss to Marquette, girls overpowered by Mustangs
Senior guard Josh Pitney drives to the hoop in a Friday night game against Lindbergh. Lafayette lost this game to bring their record to 8-10.
Boys basketball team bested by Flyers in Friday night contest
To further their athletic and educational careers, the Preckel brothers both sign to a collegiate program. senior Jack Preckel will attend Missouri University of Science and Technology to play football and compete in Track & Field. senior Robby Preckel signs to play football at Northwestern University.
Winter signing day sees eight athletes commit to variety of universities
Junior, Zach Diethelm, performs for his peers during his lunch period. He started the concerts because his peers requested him to.
One man show lunch concerts shut down for safety reasons
Juniors Connor Kash and Owen Waeckerle at their booth, Washer Toss. They ended the day with 224 tickets.
Annual Winter Carnival fuels friendly competition
During the homecoming pep assembly, junior Mackenzie Kannel, senior Abby Moyer, and junior Rylee Keim get ready for a stunt.
Taking the Tumble
Luke Voit speaks on his first major league hit with moderator, Martin Kilcoyne, at Persimmon Woods Golf Club on Friday Jan. 10.
High School Dreams, Major League Reality
People have mixed reactions on a Facebook reel by Fox2Now in response to the demonstration of the neo-Nazis, Oct. 5.
With national issues turning local, advocating for change is imperative
After picking up all the tennis balls on court, I decided to take pictures with the kids and their buddy.
Serving Smiles
Fake news online is rampant now that anyone can post anything. It is up to an individual to be proactive and fact check the media they consume.
It’s Time to Face the Facts
CARTOON: The evolution of the first day of school
CARTOON: The evolution of the first day of school
Officially releasing on April 16, Starbucks came out with their new Spicy Lemonade Refreshers: Spicy Dragonfruit (left), Spicy Strawberry (middle) and Spicy Pineapple (right). What makes these drinks unique is the addition of the Starbucks Spicy Chili Powder Blend which gives the drinks that hint of spice combined with the fruity, tropical flavor of the lemonade. (photo illustration by Zosia Paciorek)
Sips of Summer
Junior, Zach Diethelm, performs for his peers during his lunch period. He started the concerts because his peers requested him to.
One man show lunch concerts shut down for safety reasons
Juniors Connor Kash and Owen Waeckerle at their booth, Washer Toss. They ended the day with 224 tickets.
Annual Winter Carnival fuels friendly competition
For this years Spring Musical, LTC is putting on the show, "Once Upon a Mattress" which is a re-telling of the classic fairytale, "The Princess and The Pea" with just a little twist to it.
LTC to perform Once Upon a Mattress for Spring Musical
Community members browse items for sale during the Marketplace Craft Fair, from many available vendors.
Marketplace Craft Fair raises money for band, raises awareness for non-profits
Vedha Inampudi draws for two clubs for this rendition of Gone Clubbing.
Digital Media Gone Clubbing #2
Decked out in 80's workout gear, the SSD department performs a dance routine that went on to win them the title of 'Best Group Costume'.
Drop Dead Gore-geous
Lancers don their Lafayette gear for black and gold spirit day
Lancers don their Lafayette gear for black and gold spirit day
Lancers blast to the past for Throwback Thursday HoCo Spirit Day
Lancers blast to the past for Throwback Thursday HoCo Spirit Day
Day three of HoCo Spirit Week has Lancer's setting sail
Day three of HoCo Spirit Week has Lancer’s setting sail
Surfers face bikers for second day of HoCo Spirit Week
Surfers face bikers for second day of HoCo Spirit Week
Pi Day celebrates the mathematical symbol of pi. People like math teacher Kevin O'Gorman have celebrated by eating pie and pizza on March 14.
Pi Day offers opportunity to learn more about symbol, eat pie
March 1 is National Compliment Day. A theory taught in AP Psychology mentions the benefits of both giving and receiving compliments.
Listen In: Giving compliments provides benefits for giver, receiver
Throughout her house, junior Jessica Guan has decorations for the Lunar New Year. Her favorite are the fish, which promise auspiciousness.
Listen In: Lunar New Year celebration holds tradition, culture
Class of 2011 graduate Charles Zimmerman (middle) is paired with Bonne Bedingfield (left) and Rabiha Sami (right) to form the Sugar Bandits, a culinary arts team on Holiday Wars. Team Sugar Bandits went into the finale and finished 2nd out of nine teams.
Listen In: Competition show builds friendship, learning opportunities
To introduce kids to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, gifted teacher Shannon Batt put together a display. She is a certified Choctaw artist and was able to teach gifted students at Lafayette the art of beading.
Listen In: Native American Heritage Month offers gifted teacher opportunity to teach culture
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Missouri History Museum uses hands-on experience for latest exhibit

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Vedha Inampudi and Sam Walowitz
February 29, 2024
Vedha Inampudi
Coloring STL offers visitors the chance to color and draw on the historical buildings all over the walls.

The Missouri History Museum opened a new exhibit called Coloring STL in August of 2022. It explores St.Louis’s architectural history by enlisting the community to draw and color all over the walls. The exhibit is running till September of 2024.

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Phone practices across Rockwood are relatively similar, with an baseline expectation that phones are away during instructional time. While most high schools in the district ask phones be put away completely for the entirety of class, Lafayette is the only school that allows teachers to decide the expectations in their own classroom.
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Junior, Luke Hinton, working at his studio, Wildwood Green Arts, located in Glencoe, MO. He has been going there for ceramics for a year.
Lafayette junior explores creative side through ceramics
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College protests across country impact former, current Lafayette students
During 4th Hour, Personal Fitness and Wellness walks in the Gym. This class is offered over the summer.
Total of five courses to be offered during summer, two in-person
The original graduation date for the Class of 2024 was set to be May 29 at the Chaifetz Arena. However, on Aug. 3, the BOE voted to change Graduation to May 11. When Rockwood posted about the change on Facebook, many parents took to the comments to voice their concerns and support.
Change in graduation dates poses concern from parents, challenges for students
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I first wanted to join StuPub because I was interested in journalism and working behind the scenes. I enjoy editing and collaborating with my Digital Media staff, and I love being able to interact directly with the people in my community and see everything at school firsthand while covering it for the staff. Grade: Junior Pronouns: She/Her Years on Staff: 3 Hobbies: Playing tennis, reading, Bollywood dance, sleeping and sailing Favorite Quote: "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Mark Twain
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Stupub is a great way to meet more people and it’s fun.
Grade: Junior Pronouns: He//Him Years on Staff: 2 Hobbies: Gaming Favorite Quote: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there,” Theodore Roosevelt.
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