Rocky Ford School District

Newsletter for the week of September 15, 2025
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RsA-oOABZxy08_dB0qDUjd28DwTmC6AH/view?usp=sharing

Rocky Ford Rotary Tailgate – Thursday, September 18

Come cheer on the Meloneers as our Volleyball team takes on Crowley County and our Junior High Football team faces Crowley County as well! 🏐🏈

📅 Thursday, September 18
⏰ Both games begin at 4:30pm
📍 Tailgate in the Melon Dome Foyer

Before and during the games, stop by the Rocky Ford Rotary Tailgate for a delicious meal! They will be serving up Frito Pie, cookie, & water for $7.

All proceeds go to support the Rocky Ford Rotary Scholarship Fund. Go Meloneers! 💛❤️

Rocky Ford School District Parent Communication Guide

Rocky Ford School District has created a Parent Communication Guide to help families know the best point of contact when different situations arise with their student. This guide is designed to ensure that questions and concerns are addressed quickly and by the right team member.

https://aptg.co/pT5c-F

We encourage you to review the guide and keep it handy throughout the school year.

🎉🏈 Rocky Ford Homecoming Week is coming up September 14–19! 🏈🎉

Both RFJSHS and RF Elementary will be celebrating with fun dress-up days throughout the week. Check out the attached flyers for details on each day’s theme.

Let’s show our Meloneer spirit and make it a week to remember! ❤️💛

RF Schools Newsletter for the week of Sept. 8: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n6nfuLOeMeBT0cKz8Euw9W3UWzn43VLu/view?usp=sharing

Picture Day is Coming!
Rocky Ford School District will hold Picture Day on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Please see the attached flyer for full details and ordering information.

Ark Valley Combined Middle School Soccer registration is now open for 6th, 7th & 8th graders. The registration deadline has been extended to Sunday, September 7, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for details.

The BOCES Health & Wellness Newsletter for the month of September is now available. Please click on the following link to access the newsletter in English and Spanish: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGvyI66R7Q/zFVhVXgUGEg86hknHSeFSw/view?utm_content=DAGvyI66R7Q&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hf966ce85b6

BOE meeting held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UcIcdbAfA1y36DyU_p3eTuKkatVpbfY3/view?usp=sharing

RFJSHS: Parent’s, we want to support you as you navigate life with your teen! Here is a link to a newsletter with helpful articles and great information about how to help your student succeed in Junior High School. This month's topics include: “Make school attendance a top priority for your high schooler”, “Ask yourself these questions when setting rules for your teen”, and “Share tips for helping your teen stay awake during study time”

Desafortunadamente, el boletín informativo de escuela secundaria no se proporciona en español. Consulte la publicación de la escuela secundaria para obtener un boletín informativo en español.
English - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRB7E&subscription=highsep25
Spanish - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/sub-issue.php?pCode=PMDRB7S&iNum=46

Elementary: Parent’s, we want to support you as you navigate life with your child! Here is a link to a newsletter with helpful articles and great information about how to help your student succeed in school. This month's topics include: “Unlock your child’s inner motivation”, “Downtime is vital for your child’s health and academic success”, and “Begin the school year with a commitment to attendance”

Desafortunadamente, el boletín informativo de la escuela primaria no se proporciona en español. Consulte la publicación de la escuela secundaria para obtener un boletín informativo en español.
English - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRBKE&subscription=elemsep25
Spanish - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRBKS&subscription=selemsep25

RFJSHS: Parent’s, we want to support you as you navigate life with your teen! Here is a link to a newsletter with helpful articles and great information about how to help your student succeed in Junior High School. This month's topics include: “Are you helping your child make a smooth transition?”, “Attendance is essential for success in middle school”, “Make positive connections with your middle schooler’s teachers”.

Desafortunadamente, el boletín informativo de Junior High no se proporciona en español. Consulte la publicación de la escuela secundaria para obtener un boletín informativo en español.
English - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRBJE&subscription=midsep25
Spanish - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRB7S&subscription=shighmar25

🏈 Tailgate Tonight! 🏈
Join the Rocky Ford Rotary before tonight’s Meloneer football game vs. Byers!
They’ll be serving up a Frito pie, cookie, and water for just $7.

🍴 All proceeds benefit Rocky Ford School District students—a great meal for a great cause! ❤️💛

🏈 Meloneer Spirit in Action! 🏈
Yesterday morning, members of the Rocky Ford High School football team helped with student drop-off at Rocky Ford PK-12 School. Our elementary students loved being greeted and walked into school by the older students—what an awesome way to start the day as Meloneers!

The BOE meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. can be viewed using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81271252904?pwd=xM9t39IoYrA8GSxnEMIWvbSo21nryt.1

🍕 Discovery Kitchen Recap 🍕
Yesterday, Chartwells brought their Great American Roadtrip to Rocky Ford PK-12 School!
Students and staff enjoyed a taste of Brooklyn with delicious pepperoni flatbread pizza during this month’s Discovery Kitchen event. A big thank you to Chartwells for making lunchtime extra fun and flavorful!

BOE agenda for Board meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Schedule Update 🥎
Tomorrow’s Meloneer Softball game will now begin at 3:30pm instead of the original 4:00pm start time.

Ark Valley Combined Middle School Soccer registration is now open for 6th, 7th & 8th graders. Registration deadline is Monday, September 1, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for details.

Congratulations to former RFJSHS student, Cameron Frantz, who participated in the White Coat Ceremony at Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine as a member of the Class of 2029! Cameron was among 132 first-year DVM students honored with their white coats, marking the beginning of their journey in veterinary medicine.