Sierra Summit

May 6, 2021

8th graders on team Castle Peak and Challenger are going to be launching soda bottle rockets on Friday the 7th at Sierra Middle School. They are demonstrating their understanding...

Sierra Going Back To School Full Time

Madelyn Crosby, Editor

April 23, 2021

All of Sierra Middle School went to remote learning on April 9 along with Mountain Vista High School, Castle View High School, and Rocky Heights Middle School. After two weeks of at-home learning, students are able to return to the building on April 23. Lindsey Goodman, the history teacher on team Castle Peak, said that maintaining student's attention and creating...

Sierra is Going Remote

Elie Yates, Editor

November 17, 2020

Starting on November 30th, the Monday after Thanksgiving Break, Sierra Middle School and Douglas County are going full-time remote. Remote learning will take place from November 30th to January 4th. On November 12th, Douglas County parents and teachers received an email informing them of the change due to the rising number of COVID 19 cases in Douglas County. The county’s...

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Opinion

Should Students be Required to Get a Vaccine?

Elie Yates, Editor

May 7, 2021 • No Comments

Multiple Covid-19 vaccines have been available to the general public over the age of 16 since March, but what about those under the age of 16? Companies like Pfizer and Moderna...

Why We Should Go and Stay in 100% in Person School April 23, 2021
Back to School with Covid-19 March 8, 2021
Yearbook Sponsors Pumpkin Contest October 22, 2020

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Sports

Cross Country 9/29

Elie Yates, Editor

October 6, 2020 • No Comments

The Eagles competed against Cresthill Middle School on September 29th as their last regular meet of the season. The Eagle boys competed at home and the girls went to Cresthill...

Cross Country September 22nd and 23rd Meet October 6, 2020
Cross Country Meet 9/28 October 6, 2020
Cross Country Meet 9/15 September 18, 2020

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Student Life

People Profile: Malea Yoxsimer

Madelyn Crosby, Editor

December 15, 2020 • No Comments

1. What is something that you are good at? I am really good at drawing. I love using pencils and colored pencils to create cool pieces. It’s so fun to look back at...

Sierra is Going Remote November 17, 2020
The Sierra Video Game Club October 22, 2020
School From Home October 6, 2020

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Features

Activities to do During Summer Break

Madelyn Crosby, Editor

May 7, 2021

With summer break quickly approaching, many students are eager to make the most of their time off. However, with Covid-19, our options are limited. What are some things that...

How To Stay Healthy During Quarantine

April 23, 2021

How Safe Will it be to Start School in Fall?

May 18, 2020

Ways to Stay Social While Social Distancing

April 27, 2020

Don’t Text and Drive PSA

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People

People Profile – Madison Marsh

Elie Yates, Editor

April 9, 2021

Name: Madison Marsh Nickname: Maddie Team: Challenger Birthday: May 9th Tell me about something your passionate about. I play soccer and I love being able to...

Personality Profile: Rainier Lapidus

Madelyn Crosby, Editor

January 15, 2021

Name: Rainier Lapidus Grade: 8th Grade Team: Torreys Peak What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I enjoy playing basketball and doing art. Why do you...

People Profile: Rylee Nelson

January 15, 2021

People Profile: Marcia O’brien

December 15, 2020

People Profile: Malea Yoxsimer

December 15, 2020

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Recipes

Rice Cooker Giant Pancakes

Boston Brezoff, Staff
April 29, 2021

Ingredients you will need: 2 Cups Of Flour 2 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 2 1/2 Tablespoons White Sugar 1 1/2 Cups Of Milk (2% Or Whole) 2 Eggs 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract Items You Will Need: A rice cooker A large mixing bowl A silicone spatula Measuring spoons A measuring cup Mixing whisk or fork Cooking spray How To Make: Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) in your large mixing...

Banana Breakfast Smoothie

Georgia Moran, Editor
April 27, 2020

I bet you’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? Well, here’s a delicious breakfast smoothie that’ll just further prove that! Ingredients/Materials: 1 banana, sliced 1 tbsp honey 2 tbsp peanut butter 2 tbsp vanilla yogurt ¾ cup almond milk Ice (optional) Blender The instructions are pretty simple. Just blend up all the ingredients, pour it in a cup, and enjoy! You can also add ice afterwards if you’d like.

Apricot Cookie Recipe

Madison Nesti, Staff
February 25, 2020

Ingredients- For the pastry: 2 ¼ cups of all purpose flour ½ teaspoon of salt 8 oz of cream cheese 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened ½ cup of granulated sugar for rolling For the Apricot filling: 1 lb of dried apricots 1 cup of sugar Instructions To make the apricot filling: Place 1 lb of dried apricots in a saucepan and pour in just enough water to cover...

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