In honor of the Homecoming dance held in the autumn of every school year, Rancho students get the opportunity to dress up for different, fun themes every day of the week, otherwise known as Spirit Week. This year’s dress-up themes were pajama day, Adam Sandler day, bikers vs. surfers, jersey day, and class color day. Ms. Otter, one of the Student Government advisors who helped plan this week, said her favorite theme was Adam Sandler day because of “how goofy some of the outfi

Homecoming King and Queen: Madi Blacketer and Natan Berger This past weekend was one of sunsets, royalty, and Cha-Cha slides. As the sun set, Rancho High School students gathered in the gym... or should I say, the sandy oasis of a sunset in paradise. This homecoming was one to remember for freshmen as their introduction to the homecoming experience, for sophomores and juniors as a glimpse of what our talented student government team can accomplish, and for seniors as the sun

New languages, new cultures, and new friendships shape the journey of Rancho’s international students. Rancho Solano International Students for this school year. Every school year brings fresh faces to Rancho Solano, but for a unique group of students, entering the classroom means stepping into an entirely new culture, language, and way of life. The international student community is a vital pillar of Rancho’s diversity and success, yet the journey of leaving one’s home count

One playful tradition gives seniors a chance to reconnect with childhood before taking their next big step. Seniors rocking their character backpacks. Every year, Rancho seniors get to participate in a longstanding tradition: wearing children’s backpacks to school. Senior backpacks, along with senior skip days and senior pranks, reflect the bridge between childhood and adulthood that make senior year a symbolic form of closure. Perhaps it is a calculated form of regression, a

Thirty-three juniors step into a demanding two-year journey designed to challenge how they think, learn, and grow. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a notoriously rigorous, two-year academic curriculum that fosters critical thinking skills, and sets students up for success in university and beyond. In the class of 2028, there are thirty-three IBDP candidates ready to take on the scholarly challenge. The transition from sophomore college prep and honors cl

An early morning, a beautiful view, and the beginning of one unforgettable final year. On September 18th, the class of 2027 joined together for an early morning tradition: Senior Sunrise. The tradition is, fittingly, the first of many for this year’s graduating class. Taking place at the beginning of the school year, Senior Sunrise represents the beginning of a new, exciting, and stressful year for students. This year, Senior Sunrise was at the Hole in the Rock at Papago Park

A new team takes the reins with fresh ideas, new traditions, and plenty of school spirit. This school year, STUGO has not only had many exciting leadership changes, but also advisor changes! Curious about our ever-evolving mission and visions for the Rancho community, I asked some of our representatives to share their perspective for the new school year. STUGO has previously been led by Ms. Drummond and Ms. Adam for many years. This year, two new advisors, Ms. Jongewaard and