RHS Celebrates Winter Week

Right before winter break, RHS students and staff got into the holiday spirit, celebrating Winter Week during the six school days leading up to vacation.

Katie Thompson, News Editor

January 8, 2025

Carly Ellermeyer

Right before winter break, RHS students and staff celebrated Winter Week from Monday, Dec. 16 through Monday, Dec. 23. The festive six-day-long week included decorating school hallways and enjoying holiday-themed school days. Here’s a recap.

Monday, Dec. 16: Pajama Day

The week started out comfy and cozy, with students attending school in their pajamas. Many embraced the holiday spirit by wearing their most festive pair. “Pajama Day is one of my favorite days to dress up because I can relax in school while staying comfortable,” sophomore Shannon Collins said.

Tuesday, Dec. 17: Winter Sports Day

Tuesday gave RHS sports fans and players a chance to embrace their passion by wearing merch from their favorite winter sports teams. Some students promoted RHS athletics as well as professional winter sports such as hockey and basketball.

Wednesday, Dec. 18: Candy Cane Day

Wednesday showed the true holiday spirit of RHS students and faculty when they dressed in red and white clothing, making the school hallways look like a sea of walking candy canes.

“It’s fun to see the school have spirit; it makes the holidays enjoyable when everyone comes together as a community,” sophomore Kate Lyons said.

Thursday, Dec. 19: White Out

On Thursday, students and faculty dressed in white to resemble the snow that falls during the holiday season. Thursday was an exciting day for RHS as the annual Randolph police officers VS. RHS students’ volleyball tournament was held in the main gym during lunch.

Friday, Dec. 20: Flannel Friday

To close off the week, Flannel Friday consisted of students and faculty strutting their flannel printed clothing. Many students utilized this day to wear flannel PJ pants, leading this day to be a comfy way to end the week.

Monday, Dec. 23: Grinch Day

While the Monday before break was only a half day, students and staff still had some grouchy fun, as Grinch day allowed them to wear green or Grinch-themed clothes. “The Grinch was very fun and it brought the school together with everyone dressing up around the same movie,” sophomore Elisabeth Latch said.

About the Contributors

Katie Thompson, News Editor

RHS sophomore Katie Thompson is a news editor for Rampage and a student in Mrs. Finnell’s Journalism II class. She enjoys writing articles as well as editing them for the news section. Katie also plays basketball and has been doing so since the third grade. In her free time, Katie loves to hang out with her friends, play basketball, and spend time with her labradoodle, Jacks.

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia/Photo Editor

Senior Carly Ellermeyer is ecstatic to be the first-ever multimedia/ photo editor for Rampage, now in its third year online. In the fall, she will be attending the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University as a Journalism, Media & Marketing Communications major. This is Carly’s fourth year on the Rampage staff and her third year as an editor. Outside of her role for Rampage, Carly can be found performing on stage.

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