Rocky Vista High School Mascot/Colors Selection Process
We have winners! Thank you, 27J Community!
Mascot: Rocky Vista High School Storm
Colors: Purple and Gray
The School
Rocky Vista High School, the district's fourth comprehensive high school, is under construction at 96th Avenue and Reunion Parkway in Commerce City. This 186,000-square-foot facility, scheduled to open in Fall 2027, is being built with traditional high school amenities including gym, cafeteria, performing arts space and Career and Technical Education learning space. The building will be designed to allow for future expansion based on available funding and enrollment needs.
Rocky Vista High School, the district's fourth comprehensive high school, is under construction at 96th Avenue and Reunion Parkway in Commerce City. This 186,000-square-foot facility, scheduled to open in Fall 2027, is being built with traditional high school amenities including gym, cafeteria, performing arts space and Career and Technical Education learning space. The building will be designed to allow for future expansion based on available funding and enrollment needs.
The Name
The name Rocky Vista High School was chosen by the 27J Schools Board of Education in spring 2024 following a community engagement process that included the submission of more than 150 name suggestions from community members. The name, Rocky Vista, was chosen by board members, in appreciation of the school site's picturesque mountain views directly to the west that students will see from west-facing classrooms and common spaces as well as when they compete in outdoor athletics and activities.
The name Rocky Vista High School was chosen by the 27J Schools Board of Education in spring 2024 following a community engagement process that included the submission of more than 150 name suggestions from community members. The name, Rocky Vista, was chosen by board members, in appreciation of the school site's picturesque mountain views that students will see from west-facing classrooms and common spaces as well as when they compete in outdoor athletics and activities.
The Mascots
As the closest district middle school to the new high school, many current Stuart Middle School students will call Rocky Vista their home high school in only a few short years. Appreciating this special connection, Stuart students were asked to generate their favorite mascot ideas. They came up with 252 suggestions. Considering only student-generated ideas, school district staff then carefully vetted and narrowed their ideas to a group of four finalists using criteria that included uniqueness, school spirit potential and cultural sensitivity. In the end, students helped developed four vibrant mascot options that have a regional flare, anchored to the school's dynamic landscape and proximity to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge.
As the closest district middle school to the new high school, many current Stuart Middle School students will call Rocky Vista their home high school in only a few short years. Appreciating this special connection, Stuart students were asked to generate their favorite mascot ideas. They came up with 252 suggestions. Considering only student-generated ideas, school district staff then carefully vetted and narrowed their ideas to a group of four finalists using criteria that included uniqueness, school spirit potential and cultural sensitivity. In the end, students created four vibrant mascot options that have a regional flare, anchored to the school area's dynamic landscape and proximity to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge.
The Colors
As the Rocky Vista High School construction team envisioned the interior design, they immediately envisioned purple as a dominant design color. Purple was seen as a color that would complement the school colors of the existing district high schools and, again hearkening back to the school namesake, it would reflect the "purple mountain majesties" of the nearby mountains. While all predominantly purple, three color combinations have been developed to give the community a voice in school colors.
As the Rocky Vista High School design and construction team envisioned the interior design, they immediately envisioned purple as a dominant design color. Purple was seen as a color that would complement the school colors of the existing district high schools and, again, hearkening back to the school namesake, it would reflect the "purple mountain majesties" of the nearby mountains. While all predominantly purple, three color combinations have been developed to give the community a voice in school colors.
Mascot Choices
Rocky Vista High School Storm - Electric and unstoppable, this mascot will not only symbolize Rocky Vista High School's location as an entry point to the often turbulent Eastern Colorado Plains but also the dynamic spirit of Rocky Vista students.
Rocky Vista High School Bobcats - Sharp and fierce, this mascot will showcase the determination that Rocky Vista High School students use as they approach their studies and activities and how they support each other as a student body.
Rocky Vista High School Foxes - Clever and bold, this mascot will symbolize how Rocky Vista High School students will approach their learning; always aspiring to learn more through questions and curiosity.
Rocky Vista High School Pronghorns - Fast and driven, this mascot choice, much like the animal that calls the nearby Arsenal Wildlife Refuge home, will come to embody how Rocky Vista High School students overcome obstacles and strive for greater achievements.
Color Choices
Purple and Gray
Purple and Gold
Purple and Green