By Katalina Y. It has been over a whopping 40 years since the National Arts Honors Society was established back in 1978 by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) for High School students, according to the National Arts Honors Society (NAHS) website. NAHS serves to open a variety of opportunities for High School students all around the U.S. to hone in on their artistic abilities in the real world through a variety of fun activities. As of today, it has been 7 years sin

By Kyra C. & Kaylee C-U For many students, grades count for much more than what goes on a report card. Grades affect a student's confidence, their mental health and their lives outside of school. Even though the grading system is meant to measure a student's progress with learning, many students believe it doesn’t account for differences in learning styles, individual struggles, and the actual effort that they put into the work they do. As concerns about academic pressures co

By Katalina Y. Everyday after lunch, the MRHS campus is left filled with trash in every corner of the school, leaving janitors to spend an extra hour cleaning up after students. Trash can be found anywhere, from inside of the cafeteria to outside of the school building, with food left behind by students. MRHS Janitor, Richard Langlois, says that taking time to pick up extra trash “takes time away from helping staff and students.” He also adds on to say that the most common t

By Ali P. Ray Ban Metas are high-tech everyday eyewear that are becoming more popular among students because they contain image and video features capturing every moment hands free, open ear audio experiencing premium audio while keeping conversations and ambient audio in ear shot, touch control with the ability to seamlessly control music, as well as taking calls with responsive touch controls. The most notable feature that has bemused many is the Meta AI feature. Instead of

by Rylie L To kick off the 2026 school year at Mountain Range High School, a new district wide security feature was set in place: 2 factor authentication. Prior to the current school year, students were able to access their school account anywhere at any time. Due to the increased amount of cyber attacks every year, the administrators at Mountain Range and Adams 12 took it upon themselves to make an effort to protect students and their personal information. This means adding

By Azamya A. Homecoming is a fundamental part of high school that everyone should experience at least once. Everyone has different opinions on school dances, some of them can be really fun and others can suck, but no matter how your experience starts you can always make the best of it. The first homecoming started as a way to welcome back members of an alumni football team from colleges and universities to “Come Home” to watch a game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Miss

by Azamaya A. Here at Mountain Range there are a wide variety of sports that the school offers from volleyball to tennis. Student sections play an important role towards sports in ways they wouldn't expect. The amount of energy and encouragement can help a team drastically by keeping the players motivated to win. Student sections play a crucial role in high school sports; they are valuable towards school spirit and showing support. Junior Camila C. is a current varsity volley

by The Range staff The Mountain Range Mustangs staff and students are hosting the yearly Pie in the Eye fundraiser for Make a Wish on October 1st , 2026 in the MRHS gym during the homecoming assembly. For those who don’t know, Pie in the Eye is a fundraising competition between teachers and students at MRHS. Each team tries to raise more funds than their competitors, with the losing side getting pied in the face during the homecoming assembly. This year’s wish kid is Kayhan,

It’s finally that time again Mustangs! Another exciting year for Mountain Range students and staff is upon us. The MRHS editorial staff cannot wait to get The Range up and going for a new school year. We editors are keen to have an important job such as this one, looking forward to new experiences after a year prior of being new Journalism writers. As the editorial staff, we get to be in charge of jobs like taking care of our website, supporting the Journalism students with

by Francesca M. Campus security officers at Mountain Range are constantly in hallways, classrooms, lunch areas, or somewhere in the background of the school day. Their role, at its most basic, is simple: keep students safe, make sure rules are followed, and step in when something is wrong. For the most part, officers are easy to get along with. Interacting with students is what they do for most of their day. As students, it’s easy to brush off these small moments. Although, t

by Isabelle K There is a different kind of exhaustion that comes with being turned into a mirror. Ever since, I wrote my last article on the poor state of Black History month and corporations’ sense of no shame with mass DEI rollback and it got published, people haven’t been talking to me; they’ve been talking at their own reflections. The article got 32 reads. Not much—but based on conversations I’ve had after it got out, you’d think I just declared myself the leader of a

By The Range Staff Eric D., Vinny D., Dawn H., Cooper M., Austin R., and Adali V. (photo credit: Ashley Idell) The Range is saying goodbye to six Seniors this year. Here is what they had to say about their experiences in Journalism and beyond. We can't wait to see what the future has in store for all of these talented young adults. Dawn H. What I'll miss most about Journalism is Adamsky's personality and the vibe he brings to any room he's teaching. Journalism has helped me

The Mustang class of 2026 is out the door! As a tribute to those we leave behind, we present our Last Will and Testament: I, Paul Hanus, do hereby leave to Victoria Stoffle all my love for LB Baby and Chick-fil-a. I, Mary Mook, do hereby bequeath to Blyss Hamm, the need to cut her hair every time that something goes wrong and the right to boss around any freshman you want. I, Rowan Snyder, hereby leave to Diego Perez and Elias Pimentel any and all of my old running shoes that

By Lilah G. Every morning, alarms go off way too early, and students across the school drag themselves out of bed. The question is: should schools start later to help students get more sleep? Many students say yes, between homework, sports, jobs, and trying to have some kind of social life, it’s hard to get the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep. Ava R. says, “I usually don’t fall asleep until after midnight because I’m finishing homework. Waking up at 6 just feels impossible

By Adali V. and Aubrey B. As the final weeks of high school pass by, a noticeable mix of excitement and nervousness fill the halls of Mountain Range High School. For the graduating class of 2026, this is a time of significant change, marked by the bittersweet realization that their high school years are drawing to a close. Teachers too are working through many emotions as they prepare to send their students out into the world. The feeling among seniors is one of eager anticip

By Vinny D. As everyone at MRHS knows, Prom is this Saturday at Church Ranch Event Center with a lot of hype and chatter around it. Along with this comes Prom Spirit week and the student favorite day by far is Wednesday “Anything But a Backpack Day, “ People gave their opinions on the day and what they planned on bringing. “ Anything but a backpack day is one of my favorite spirit days we've ever done. I’ve honestly waited all 4 years of High school for this.” Says Senior La

By Kamila A-F. Teenagers rely on money just like any other adult, however a regular job isn’t always easily accessible. Therefore, high school students find various other ways to make a little extra cash to satisfy their needs and wants. One of the most popular methods at Mountain Range is selling snacks and treats, regardless of school policy. Many times during off hours or lunch periods, you can get approached by a student with a plastic bag or tupperware with cookies, chip

By Cooper M. and Austin R. With the seniors year coming to a close, many seniors have been looking forward to Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is played among the students at the school with everyone competing for a prize. The way the game works is every week each team gets another team as their targets and they have to assassinate them by using water guns. There are certain times like from 6am-8pm where students can wear goggles or floaties and they would keep them safe. Bu

By Angelina G On March 11th, MRHS psychology students aimlessly roamed the halls wearing brown paper bags on their heads whilst being guided by a partner. They went up stairs, down halls, and ran into several walls. The students (working in partners) were instructed to make it from the starting point in the middle of the main hall to a location they chose while one person wore a paper bag on their heads. While it simply seems like a fun and ridiculous activity, Psychology te

By Lilah G Nicotine is one of the most commonly used addictive substances in the United States, especially among teenagers. Most people think of cigarettes when they hear the word nicotine, but it is also found in vapes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and nicotine pouches. In Colorado, nicotine use has become very common, especially in high schools, which makes it an important issue to talk about. Nicotine is a stimulant, which means it speeds up how the brain and body communicate.