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Junior, McKenzie Palles logging onto Bluebook to study for the SAT.
Testing Season: Prep for Success
Cole Sheppard speaking for the Math Honors Society induction ceremony.
Mu Alpha Theta: Math Honors Society
Silver Creek High School students during passing period.
21st Century Education: is it Working?
The tank in Runyon’s AP Environmental classroom. The fish are used for this specific conservation project, in which students monitor and take care of.
Conservation in the Classroom: Connecting Students to Local Conservation Efforts
(Left to right) Carrie Adams, Anna Trochman, Lixa Roth, and Michelle Foster at a blood drive in Springhill Suites by Marriott Hotel, Longmont CO. Hosting their next blood drive April 12th 11:00am-3:00pm, donors can signup using the QR codes around the school, walk-ins are also available.
Capstone Corner: Blood for the Better
(Left to right) Carrie Adams, Anna Trochman, Lixa Roth, and Michelle Foster at a blood drive in Springhill Suites by Marriott Hotel, Longmont CO. Hosting their next blood drive April 12th 11:00am-3:00pm, donors can signup using the QR codes around the school, walk-ins are also available.
Capstone Corner: Blood for the Better
Members of Sources Of Strength at a meeting (left to right) Esther Hong, Gianna Gordon, Paige Schleper, Alex Dobson, Lauren Rudland Colmenares, and Valentina Cipolla Lunardini. Photo Courtesy of Alex Dobson.
Capstone Corner: Sources Of Strength
Members of the Unity with UNICEF (left to right) Phoebe Richmond, Josie Starks, Haley Lindberg, Paige Schleper, and Mannaz Ezzat meet during lunch. Photo courtesy of Haley Lindberg
Capstone Corner: Unity with UNICEF
Brooklyn Goldstone and her mentors Tina Fredo and Kristin Holtz hard at work during the SCLA Capstone Mentor work dinner.
Capstone Corner: Raptor Report
An advertisement poster, made by Chirinos and Guttridge, hanging on one of the many boards throughout the school.
For the Girls: Capstone Spotlight
Andre Apodaca and another 2012 football inductee embraced each other during the Hall of Fame event on May 2nd. The event allowed for athletes to reconnect and share memories of their high school experience.
The Hall of Fame: Connections Beyond Time
Silver Creek celebrates a 27-14 victory over Rival Longmont at Longmont High School in the fall of 2025. They hold their Riddell helmets up to celebrate the win, with next year’s helmets being new and improved.
New Riddell Helmets Look to Spark the Next Silver Creek Football Season
Audric Schatz wearing a baseball practice shirt on game day for team spirit.
Silver Creek Baseball: You’re Not Special
Bob Banning speaks to the Boys Basketball Raptors during their game against Niwot High School.
A Foundation of Silver Creek
Maya Goodman and Mia Kunio sprinting through their 600m time trial during winter training. This was at the Silver Creek track on February 10th.
Winter Training: A Bridge Between Cross Country and Track
Two students painting a set peace.
Beyond the Spotlight: The Hidden Heart of Silver Creek Theater
Fankhouser helps the Newsies cast to understand the motivations behind their characters' actions in the song "Seize the Day."
Broadway Comes to Creek
Silver Creek High School students playing in a jazz combo in the Silver Creek High School Commons on December 6th. Left to right: Leo Legault, Griffin Sims, Gavin Kim, Katelyn Brown.
Winter Gala: a Night to Remember
Silver Creek choral students and their director perform a piece at the October 7th, 2025 fall concert. From left: Coral Buchalter, Hailey Donahue, Sam Haddon, Travis Weaver, Claire Gaddis, Desmond Baker, Logan Case and Jeremy Skelton.
Preforming With the Pros: All State Choir
George Coupounas (as Damian Hubbard), Elsa Wirkkanen (as Cady Heron), and Coral Buchalter (as Janis Sarkasian), rehearsing for the debut night for the “Mean Girls The Musical.”
You Can Sit With Us On Wednesday, March 5
Nathan Anderson, Silver Creek sophomore, plays Corn Hole at Day of Champions while Chris Blair cheers him on. The Day of Champions allows for special education students to participate in athletic events and activity’s.
Day of Champions: Celebrating Another Year of Neurodiversity and Athletics
2026 Summer Trip Posters
Silver Creek Summer Trip with Mr. Booher: From the Classroom to the Colosseum
Silver Creek High School students leave E-Bikes on the bike stand. A lot of students use E-Bikes to commute to school.
E-Bikes Are Transforming Transportation, But Safety Risks Rise Concern
A group of skiers walk on a dirt road surrounded by trees.
Driest Ski Season in Decades
Eric Ottem, Assistant Principal at Silver Creek, sorts the trash, compost, and recyclables into the correct bins during lunch. This is one example of the many efforts staff and students around Silver Creek are making to limit the impact on the environment.
The Footprints We Leave Behind
Celsius Electric Vibe sits on the grass next to a soccer ball. This drink sets to connect to summer and the 2026 World Cup.
Celsius Electric Vibe: Summer of 2026 in a Can
Review: Biscuit Mike’s
Listening to Lana Del Rey’s new single “First Light” on Spotify.
Review: First Light
Harry Styles’ new album “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” at Target’s shelves.
Kiss All the Time. Disco, Hardly
High potential Season 2 cover photo.
High Potential: A Captivating Season Two
Jeffrey Fredman teaching his Spanish 4 class.
The Benefits of Foreign Languages
Case of Brian Laundrie episode of “Rotten Mango” podcast on Spotify.
Review: True Crime Podcast “Rotten Mango”
(left to right) Chick-fil-A’s Pineapple Dragonfruit Frosted lemonade and Pineapple Dragonfruit original lemonade
Chick-fil-A’s Pineapple Dragonfruit Lemonade, Frosted Lemonade
The 2025 Adventure/Action film “A Minecraft Movie” is in theaters now
“A Minecraft Movie” Hilariously Good?
Royalty free stock photo.
What Happens Now: the Effect of Executive Orders on Students
Two students painting a set peace.
Beyond the Spotlight: The Hidden Heart of Silver Creek Theater
Eric Ottem, Assistant Principal at Silver Creek, sorts the trash, compost, and recyclables into the correct bins during lunch. This is one example of the many efforts staff and students around Silver Creek are making to limit the impact on the environment.
The Footprints We Leave Behind
Before swim lessons begin, Swim Instructors lay out their materials at Centennial Pool, March 4th.
When the Student Becomes the Teacher: Swim Instructors at Silver Creek
The Japanese Taiko Drumming performers who put on a magnificent show at Silver Creek's 2026 Lunar New Year festival.
Lunar New Year; The Connector of Culture and Community
The upcoming trip to Scandinavia in the summer of 2026 is advertised on the poster hanging outside Ms. Whiteley’s office.
Silver Creek Students Traveling the World
Social media often presents a distorted version of reality. Users are overwhelmed with the seemingly perfect lives of their peers or online creators, building unrealistic expectations.
Silent Struggles; The Obverse of Social Media
Silver Creek High School Freshman, Tristyn Adams, working while enjoying sunlight.
Shining a Light on School: How Weather Affects Student’s Learning
Blade from an exacto knife lying on bandages
Reliance, Relapse, & Recovery: Self-Harm at Silver Creek
Silver Creek High School science teacher Rachel Turner gives senior Jordan Randal a high five in between classes. Showing support for one another is important, especially during bullying awarness and prevention month.
“My Mantra is Be Kind!” The Importance of Bullying Awareness and Prevention
Students of Silver Creek High School attend a Sources of Strength lunch meeting where they talk about how to be a mental health resource for all students. From left, Elia Shaughnessy, Abby Frea, Ella Grabham, Whitney Mires, Averi Adair, Rafi Kopelan, Addison Brents.
Silver Creek High School Prioritizes Mental Health and Preventing Suicide within the Community
Overseeing the commons, Officer Zerfas takes her post at the entrance.
Silver Creek has a New School Resource Officer?
Ehle-Parker practicing self-care by hiking Imogene Pass just outside of Ouray, Colorado!
Welcome Back, Parker!
Ernesto Flores works diligently at his desk on a Friday afternoon.
New Counselor at Silver Creek
Counseling Services
From the left: Lola Allen, Mia Kunio, and Rachel Brett collaborating on a worksheet in Kay Van Danacker’s Honors Geometry class.
Group Work and Independent Work: Finding the Best of Both Worlds
Hosting the SCLA Casptone Mentor Dinner outside allowed for more attendees on September 27, 2021 at Silver Creek. This event would’ve usually been held inside. According to Lauren Kohn, a SCLA 12 teacher, “If we have a higher number of people, as long as we can host the event outside, then that seems to be keeping every[one] safe”.
SCLA Capstones Saved by the Outdoors
Lunch Schedule/Menu
To celebrate Dia de Los Muertos International Club participated in various cultural activities. These activities create community and connection through the student body.
International Club: Culture Through Community
Two students painting a set peace.
Beyond the Spotlight: The Hidden Heart of Silver Creek Theater
Nathan Anderson, Isabella Long, Troy Walker-Sanchez at SVVSD Band Night
Community Through Unity
Landen Stinton reading out the moves for Diplomacy Club's World Board
Diplomacy Club Has a Fresh New Spin on an Old Game
PSA students Lilia Grant and Sydney Holcomb count the total money raised from Change 4 Change.
PSA Change 4 Changes: Give a Dime, Change a Life.
Overseeing the commons, Officer Zerfas takes her post at the entrance.
Silver Creek has a New School Resource Officer?
From the left: Lola Allen, Mia Kunio, and Rachel Brett collaborating on a worksheet in Kay Van Danacker’s Honors Geometry class.
Group Work and Independent Work: Finding the Best of Both Worlds
Webster’s New World Dictionary
Slang: Defining Generations
Ehle-Parker practicing self-care by hiking Imogene Pass just outside of Ouray, Colorado!
Welcome Back, Parker!
Ernesto Flores works diligently at his desk on a Friday afternoon.
New Counselor at Silver Creek
COVID-19
Just a Moment
The Walk

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