Rocky Ford School District

Future teachers—this one’s for you!

A Teacher Recruitment Fair is coming up for anyone interested in becoming a teacher.
Join us on Monday, November 18, from 5–7 p.m. at Otero College to get information, ask questions, and learn how to start your journey in education!

Details are on the flyer below.

The BOE meeting held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00pm can be viewed using the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11c3UH5OjLEhf5KSHCHvq53hL72GzAwaq/view?usp=sharing

Rocky Ford School District is now taking applications for the following open positions: Bus Route Driver, Preschool Intensive Health Aide and High School Head Track Coach. To apply, please click the following link: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment

Congratulations to our Students of the Week for Being Honest!
Back Row (left to right): Salvador Bailon, Darien Trujillo, Brianna Meier, Aniah Medina, Gwendolen Vigil-Motonya
Front Row (left to right): Bowe Camacho, Grayson Smith, Jayliana Jacquez-Talmich, and Brynlee Cornelius

¡Felicitaciones a nuestros Estudiantes de la Semana por ser Honestos!
Fila de atrás (de izquierda a derecha): Salvador Bailon, Darien Trujillo, Brianna Meier, Aniah Medina, Gwendolen Vigil-Motonya
Fila de enfrente (de izquierda a derecha): Bowe Camacho, Grayson Smith, Jayliana Jacquez-Talmich y Brynlee Cornelius

The BOE meeting scheduled for tonight, November 4, 2025 at 7:00pm can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83892999816?pwd=yACeAeZLFR2ApZIlYq4DZp0klX7R0f.1

Agenda for the Board Meeting scheduled for today, November 4, 2025 at 7:00pm.

Rocky Ford Elementary Student Council hosted their Annual Chili Chip Supper on Friday, October 24.

The Student Council would like to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to all the wonderful donors who helped make this event a success! Your generosity and support mean so much to our students and school community. ❤️

Mr. Jim Milenski - 100 pounds of hamburger for the chili
Mr. and Mrs. Joel and Sandra Lundquist - 100 pounds of beans, onions for the chili
Knapp Farms - 1 Bushel of Green Chile for the chili
Pizza Hut - Gift Certificates for free Personal Pan Pizzas
RFES Kindergarten Team - Denver Broncos tumbler set
Judy Segura (In Memory of Nevean Tafoya Romero) - Hot Air Balloon Wind Spinner and Night Light
Dustin’s Lockout Service - Windshield Protector and Ice Scraper
Pryor Guns - Tumbler, Shirt and $25 Gift Certificate
Strike and Play Bowling Center - Gift Certificate for 1 Game/1 Hour for 4 people
T-Shirt Palace - RF Meloneer Hat
DOC Barbershop - 2 - $32 Gift Certificates
Martin Pipe and Steel - 7 Plasma Cut Metal Signs
Martin Pipe and Steel - Gift Certificate for a free 24” x 24” Plasma Cut Out Wall Art of Your Choice from Their Personal Library
The Rock House - $25 Gift Certificate
316 Designs - RF Meloneer Hat, T-Shirt and Sweatshirt
Hidden Hive - 2 Baskets
Klein Makerspace - RF Lady Meloneer Water Bottle and Meloneer Keychain
CHC - Coffee Basket
Harris Pharmacy - Youth RF Shirt and $15 Gift Certificate
Ortiz Carpet and Tile Cleaning - $50 Cash Donation
RF School District/District Office Team - Lottery Tickets and Snacks basket
RFES Kindergarten Team - Fall Basket
Knights of Columbus - $100 Cash Donation
Toby Herrera Family - 2 Denver Broncos Baskets
RFES 5th Grade Team - Cross Stitch Basket
Rock House - $25 Gift Certificate
Apodaca Fireworks - Star Light Fireworks Package
RFES Front Office - Halloween Basket with Lights
Dezzrae Montoya and Family - 5 Fall/Halloween Baskets
Boss Dawg’s & Steaks - (2) Free Meals with Drinks
SueAnn - Bunny Bag for Raffle

Also, a HUGE THANK YOU to the following School Board members and staff for helping out at the Supper:
Board Members Dayla Pearl, Sandra Lundquist and Karen Encinias - Servers
Lauren Spain - Server
Patty Venem and Judith Ortiz - Ticket Sellers
Ashley Venem - Ticket Taker
Ashley Morlan, Selene Ortiz, Isaac Sanchez, Shelby Cain - Raffle Table Workers
Jessi Mendez - Cake Walk
Marlayna Perry - Event Clean-Up

Our dinner would not have been possible without the efforts and special talents of our wonderful Chartwell’s staff - Krystin, Sydney and Tiffany.

A special thank you goes out to Erik Encinias, Haylee Encinias, Ella Olmedo, Abygail Encinias, Erik Ted Encinias, Bella Ortiz and Allyson Haugen for helping out in different areas of the event.
Thank you to all parents and community members that donated food or raffle items and thank you to those who attended our event. We appreciate you!!

The BOCES Health & Wellness Newsletter for the month of November is now available. Please click on the following link to access the newsletter in English and Spanish: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGv5CZ15vo/yd0bgcd8c0asI109NvTjOw/view?utm_content=DAGv5CZ15vo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

Newsletter for the Week of November 3, 2025.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TxoUPR23ypCWczTpxKgtkk7c5ELxQc-z/view?usp=sharing

Red Ribbon Week Fun at Rocky Ford Schools!
As part of our Red Ribbon Week activities, students took on a fun challenge — a Duck Hunt! 🦆
Red Ribbon rubber duckies were hidden throughout the school, and students searched high and low to collect as many as they could. At the end of the day, the student from each school with the most ducks won a prize!

Check out the photos below to see our lucky prize winners!

¡Diversión de la Semana del Listón Rojo en las Escuelas de Rocky Ford!
Como parte de las actividades de la Semana del Listón Rojo, los estudiantes participaron en un divertido ¡Cacería de Patitos! 🦆
Se escondieron patitos de goma con el tema del Listón Rojo por toda la escuela, y los estudiantes los buscaron durante el día. Al final del día, el estudiante de cada escuela que reunió más patitos ganó un premio.

¡Mira las fotos a continuación para ver a nuestros ganadores!

Rocky Ford School District is accepting applications for:
🏀 Head HS Boys Basketball Coach
🏃 Head HS Track Coach
🚌 Bus Route Driver

Apply online here: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment

🥎 Congratulations to Meloneer Softball pitcher Alexis (Lexi) Baca! 🥎

Lexi has been selected All-State in Softball by the Colorado Coaches of Girls’ Sports!

She’ll take the field in the All-State Softball Game on November 2, 2025, in Arvada.
Your Meloneer family is so proud of you! ❤️💛🥎

🌟 Rocky Ford Junior Senior High School is looking for local business partners ! 🌟

On Thursday, November 6th, our 11th-grade students will participate in a Job Shadow Day — an opportunity for them to explore real-world careers, connect classroom learning to future goals, and experience what it’s like to be part of our incredible local workforce.

We’re inviting local businesses and professionals to host a student for either a partial or full day. Whether you can share an hour or the whole day, your participation makes a difference!

If you’re interested in hosting a student, please complete our quick Google Form at the link below (or scan the QR code on the flyer).
📅 Please respond by Monday, November 3rd, so students have time to contact you and complete their required permission forms.

👉 https://forms.gle/z6uq8txCKbtJk6Jt9

Thank you for helping our students discover their passions and plan for their futures — while celebrating the fantastic businesses that make Rocky Ford strong! 💼💪

❤️💛 A Meloneer Sunrise! ❤️💛
The morning sky over Rocky Ford School was glowing red and gold — the perfect way to start another great day as a Meloneer!

❤️💛 ¡Un amanecer Meloneer! ❤️💛
El cielo de esta mañana sobre la Escuela de Rocky Ford brillaba en rojo y dorado — ¡la manera perfecta de comenzar otro gran día como Meloneer!

Rocky Ford Schools kicked off Red Ribbon Week with a powerful assembly!
Students came together to celebrate making healthy choices and living drug-free lives.

Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide campaign that encourages students to take a stand against drugs and make positive choices for a healthy future.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event fun, engaging, and meaningful for our students!

💚 Discover the Magic of Girl Scouts! 💚
Girls in grades K–12, you’re invited to an informational meeting to learn how Girl Scouts builds confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships!

📅 Monday, November 3
🕠 5:30–6:30pm
📍 Rocky Ford School Cafeteria
Don’t miss out on the fun — check the flyer for all the details!

💚 ¡Descubre la magia de las Girl Scouts! 💚
¡Niñas de K a 12° grado, están invitadas a una reunión informativa para aprender cómo las Girl Scouts ayudan a desarrollar confianza, liderazgo y amistades para toda la vida!

📅 Lunes, 3 de noviembre
🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Cafetería de la Escuela de Rocky Ford

¡No te pierdas la diversión! Consulta el folleto para más información. 💚

RFJSHS will host a Financial Aid Night for seniors and parents tonight, October 29, 5–7 p.m. in the cafeteria. See the attached flyer for details and required documents.

Picture retakes are on October 30, 2025 at 8:00am. If you wish for your picture packet to be replaced, you MUST return the packet in its entirety. Order forms will be available on picture day.

Rocky Ford Schools Newsletter for the week of Oct. 27, 2025
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZgU81zSgsJ_tqj7ZzTwvZ-00_02l0lr_/view?usp=sharing

Next week, Rocky Ford K-12 School will celebrate Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide event that promotes living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
We’ve got themed dress-up days, fun activities, and even a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog!
See the attached flyer for each day’s theme and join the fun!