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Etched in Stone

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Etched in Stone

The Student News Site of Fossil Ridge High School

Etched in Stone

Students and teachers to head to Japan for a cultural learning experience
Students and teachers to head to Japan for a cultural learning experience
Spencer Easter and Grayson Lee May 18, 2026

After more than a year of planning, Fossil students and teachers are finally getting ready to go on a trip of a lifetime: an educational trip...

Byron Anderson at the US National Baton Twirling championships in 2025.
Baton twirler Byron Anderson commits to Arizona State University
Bailey McBride, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2026

Fossil Ridge High School's very own Byron Anderson made the official commitment to join the baton twirling program at Arizona State University...

Fossil Spirit Leaders pose for a photo with incoming freshmen.
Fossil greets new generation of students at Ninth Grade Visit Days
Lilly Vollmar, Bailey McBride, Giana Loewenkamp, and Findlay West April 29, 2026

The quiet gym fills with the hum of the voices of hundreds of eighth graders from middle schools around the district as they approach to learn...

The Sabercat statue serves as a daily reminder and memorial of "fallen Sabercats."
Once a Sabercat, Always a Sabercat: Fossil statue commemorates lost students
Lilly Vollmar, Editor-in-Chief • April 17, 2026

Each day, thousands of gazes fall upon a bronze statue in Fossil Ridge High School's commons, unaware of its significance. Behind the Sabercat’s...

Fossil's Girls Soccer Team huddles up before their match.
Fossil Ridge Girls Soccer wins second straight state title
Kaylee Skaff and Lilly Vollmar May 21, 2026

On May 20, Fossil's Girls Soccer program fought an intense match over Mountain Vista at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs, with an OT goal by...

Fossil Girls Soccer shuts down Cherry Creek
Tyree May, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026

The Fossil Ridge girls soccer team beat Cherry Creek 3-0 on May 11, bringing their record to 16-1 on the campaign. The Sabercats will travel...

Fossil Ridge students walking with their school banner down the track, during the opening ceremony.
Fossil Ridge High School hosts the 14th annual Special Olympics
Findlay West, Social Media Manager • May 5, 2026

Special Olympics is a inclusivity celebratory event hosted at Fossil every year. It gives an opportunity for students of all abilities to participate...

Special Olympics athletes race to the finish line in the May 2025 Special Olympics.
Looking Ahead: What to know about the 2026 Special Olympics
Tyree May, Staff Writer • April 30, 2026

The Special Olympics is an event that is hosted yearly by Poudre School District (PSD). The event, which will host 27 schools and nearly 400...

Lauren Roeling in front of her class room teaching Algebra 2.
Once a student, now a mentor: Roeling gives back to Fossil
Jaylyn Belcastro, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026

Returning to the halls she once walked as a student, Lauren Roeling now spends her days inspiring the next generation at Fossil Ridge High School....

Lindsay Chastain at work in the East Wing office
New dean Lindsay Chastain brings a student-focused leadership to Fossil
Kayra Russo, Staff Writer • May 12, 2026

Fossil Ridge High School has recently welcomed a new dean, taking the role of former dean Melissa Stapleton. Lindsay Chastain, who has already...

Caleb Camping preparing for a final season here at Fossil before going on to play at Arizona State (Photo by Ben Bradley, used with permission).
Chasing the Sun: Junior secures future at ASU
Catelyn Alexander, Staff Writer • April 29, 2026

On the field, Fossil Ridge High School junior Caleb Camping appears to be like any other player: poised, intense, and locked in on the next play....

Mrs. Haanen leading student in a mindfulness activity during yoga class.
From Elementary to High School, Ms. Haanen never lost her why
Jaylyn Belcastro, Staff Writer • April 21, 2026

The trail weaves quietly through the trees as the winds blow through and the sun beams down. Through every step, the chest gets tighter, and...

Hacky sack is showing up all over campus at Fossil this Spring.
Hacky Phenomenon takes Fossil
Caleb Smid, Colton Janz, Josh Malone, and Harrison Shields May 21, 2026

Leadership students lead the school in RIDGE Rhythm at PCA.
Unifying Fossil: Photos from People’s Choice Awards 2026
Bailey McBride, Editor-in-Chief • May 21, 2026

Spencer Easter And Grayson Lee interview students and staff at Fossil Ridge to ask about their haunting scary stories
Podcast: Top 5 Scary Stories
Spencer Easter and Grayson Lee May 8, 2026

Harrison Shields and Caleb Smid talk with recent college commits
Podcast: Caleb Camping discusses his commitment process
Caleb Smid and Harrison Shields February 24, 2026

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