• Important Dates -->
  • Sept 21 -- MHS Inductions
  • Sept 23 -- Senior Breakfast & Tri-M Inductions
  • Sept 30 -- Club Fair
  • Oct 4-8 -- Homecoming Week
  • Oct 4 -- Clash of the Classes
  • Oct 6 -- Hallway Decorating
  • Oct 8 -- Homecoming Tailgate & Football Game
  • Oct 9 -- Homecoming Dance
  • Oct 11 -- Student Holiday (Indigenous People's Day)
  • Oct 13 -- PSAT Day
  • Oct 15 -- Pink Out Football Game
  • Oct 21-23 -- Fall Play
  • Oct 28 -- End of Q1
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The PTSO has a goal of fundraising up to $50,000 for the year. Donations can be made through the Rock Ridge website.
First PTSO Meeting of the Year Recap
New Faces at Rock Ridge
New Faces at Rock Ridge
During lunch on September 15, participants in daily “lunch games” for the week were asked to compete in a relay race around the cafeteria while wearing a tutu, with the winner of the race earning spirit points for their grade. Junior Gina Daly (front) and senior Yasser Mengaoui (back) came in first and second place, respectively. “The trash can blocked me,” Mengaoui said after the race. “Otherwise, I would’ve won.”
Juniors, Seniors tied for First Place in Spirit Points after first Spirit Week
Seniors Esther McPalmer and Maryam Nabih eat Chick-fil-A breakfast sandwiches in the library during senior breakfast. “[Senior year] is going OK, it’s not bad, and I’m enjoying early release and [taking] less classes,” McPalmer said. McPalmer looks forward to prom and future senior breakfasts during her last year of high school.
The First Taste of Senior Traditions
The U.S. Capitol on the morning of President Bidens Inauguration.
Road To The Presidency
A collage of all of the students profiled. (All photos courtesty of the profiled students.)
Humans of Rock Ridge: Pandemic Profiles
Theater teacher Rebekah Hess has spent quarantine and summer break preparing her home office for the school year. “I ended up decluttering over 2,320 items in the last three months,” Hess said. Her office contains scented candles, an open window, a ginormous planner, and a special furry friend, Gibbs.
Teachers Prep Back to School Teaching Spaces
Wearing masks, Sophia (left) and Amelie (right) pose for photos.
Sisters Launch Mask Business To Help Loudoun Community Combat Pandemic
When connecting devices to computers, a warning appears on the phone about trusting unfamiliar networks.
Click With Caution
Humans of RR: Jasmin Palmer
Humans of RR: Jasmin Palmer
The U.S. Capitol on the morning of President Bidens Inauguration.
Road To The Presidency
A distorted image of an I Voted sticker from Loudoun County. (Photo courtesy of Katy Greiner)
What’s A Rumor You’ve Heard About The Election?
The general election, and final day to vote, will take place on Nov. 3. In Virginia, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
What To Expect On Decision Day: Ins and Outs Of Following A Major Election
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 5, 2019. (White House/Shaelah Craighead)
Trump Agrees on New Spending Bill; Promises an Emergency Declaration
Members of the freshmen and junior classes fire up the crowd with a cheer to increase the Phoenix spirit. “I loved [the tailgate], it was awesome. This is my very first high school event with people [and] other highschoolers. Even though this is a practice, it’s my very first football game. It’s been an incredible experience,” freshman Jaden Thomas said.
The Revival of Phoenix Spirit
Junior Haley Priftis prepares to shoots for Rock Ridge after a foul by the Independence team. She made the shot and gained points for the Phoenix.
Phoenix’s Fight or Flight Against the Tigers
Runners from all different schools compete in the cold for the VHSL Cross Country State Championship.
Seniors Cross the Finish Line At States
From Nov. 11 to Nov. 14, Rock Ridge had its annual winter sports tryouts for all athletes interested.
Phoenix Welcome New Athletic Season with Winter Sports Tryouts
Independence Tigers start with the football as they come head-to-head with the Phoenix.
Staying humble even after the fumble
Members of the freshmen and junior classes fire up the crowd with a cheer to increase the Phoenix spirit. “I loved [the tailgate], it was awesome. This is my very first high school event with people [and] other highschoolers. Even though this is a practice, it’s my very first football game. It’s been an incredible experience,” freshman Jaden Thomas said.
The Revival of Phoenix Spirit
Runners from all different schools compete in the cold for the VHSL Cross Country State Championship.
Seniors Cross the Finish Line At States
Independence Tigers start with the football as they come head-to-head with the Phoenix.
Staying humble even after the fumble
Cross country teams from the region race across the finish line of the last meet of the season.
Cross Country’s Inspiration to Push Forward
Players freshman Anika Engen, junior Madison Anderson, junior Jayden Thomas, junior Joanelys Santiago, and senior Kiran Patel scream in joy as they score a point. The team made a comeback, scoring several points in a row.
Spiked out!
Junior Haley Priftis prepares to shoots for Rock Ridge after a foul by the Independence team. She made the shot and gained points for the Phoenix.
Phoenix’s Fight or Flight Against the Tigers
From Nov. 11 to Nov. 14, Rock Ridge had its annual winter sports tryouts for all athletes interested.
Phoenix Welcome New Athletic Season with Winter Sports Tryouts
Varsity gymnastics huddles together at the Regional competition on February 5th.
Gymnastics takes its bond to new heights
The Rock Ridge girls’ varsity team gets hyped up before a tense game.
Lady Phoenix Ready to Rebound
Rock Ridge vs Stone Bridge triple overtime game
Senior Evan Grace and sophomore Charlie Blundell run the mile at Liberty University’s indoor track complex during the Bulldog Invitational meet.
Indoor Track Season Wraps Up
“Omigod You Guys” Rock Ridge Performing Arts Presents Legally Blonde
“Omigod You Guys” Rock Ridge Performing Arts Presents Legally Blonde
Friends and family gather in the library to participate in the NEHS movie night.
NEHS Wraps Up Pajama Project With Christmas Spirit
Rocky and former physics teacher Myron Hanke spread the holiday cheer as they share a hug during Hanke’s lip-sync performance. The students were on their feet as he continued to saunter around the gym to the beat of the song.
Cold Weather Can’t Freeze School Spirit
Santa Claus, portrayed by science teacher Everette Callaway, narrates “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” accompanied with sound effects.
Orchestra Puts a Bow on the Holidays at the Annual Winter Concert
Juniors Michael Moss, Jake Harris and Cynthia Moss talk about progression updates for their comic Roger and Death.
The Revolution of Graphic Artists
Arman Fathi: Swan Song
Arman Fathi: Swan Song
Alexa Varela-Escobar: Swan Song
Alexa Varela-Escobar: Swan Song
Colin Wilkinson: Swan Song
Colin Wilkinson: Swan Song
Rodrigo Villegas Valle: Swan Song
Rodrigo Villegas Valle: Swan Song
Madison Taggart: Swan Song
Madison Taggart: Swan Song
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The PTSO has a goal of fundraising up to $50,000 for the year. Donations can be made through the Rock Ridge website.

First PTSO Meeting of the Year Recap

October 6, 2021
The U.S. Capitol on the morning of President Bidens Inauguration.

Road To The Presidency

January 20, 2021
An evening view of the first frost of the season from senior Shirley Li’s home. The holiday lights added to the beautiful snow day. (Photo courtesy of Shirley Li)

It’s sNOw Surprise: Happy Snow Day!

December 18, 2020
Ankitha Kasavaraju, 12

Ankitha Kasavaraju, 12

November 9, 2020
The general election, and final day to vote, will take place on Nov. 3. In Virginia, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

What To Expect On Decision Day: Ins and Outs Of Following A Major Election

November 2, 2020
Santa Claus, portrayed by science teacher Everette Callaway, narrates “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” accompanied with sound effects.

[Photo] Orchestra Puts a Bow on the Holidays at the Annual Winter Concert

January 10, 2020
“Omigod You Guys” Rock Ridge Performing Arts Presents Legally Blonde

“Omigod You Guys” Rock Ridge Performing Arts Presents Legally Blonde

January 15, 2020
Principal John Duellman awards winner Alaina dressed as a giraffe of a costume competition.

[Photo] Running from your fears at the Haunted 5k

November 4, 2019
Sophomore Anurag Gottipati helps decorate her class hallway. Gottipati is an SCA representative for the sophomore class and was helping decide how to decorate the middle of the hallway. Gottipati explains the plans for the hallway, “We’re trying to make the rocket right now, and we are covering the ceilings with black paper so we can prevent any light from coming in because we’re trying to mimic space.”

Grade Levels Battle for Hallway Decorating Victory

October 24, 2019
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