Rocky Ford Elementary is now accepting applications for an Intensive Health Aide. Click the following link to apply online: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment
🏆 CONGRATULATIONS, TERESA WALZ! 🏆
We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Ag Teacher and FFA Sponsor, Teresa Walz, who was honored at this year’s 89th Kids Rodeo in La Junta. The event was dedicated to Teresa in recognition of her many years of dedication and service to the rodeo.
Teresa’s connection to the Kids Rodeo goes way back—she was a participant herself growing up! Over the years, she has supported the event in countless ways, from providing livestock and holding goats to running gates, announcing, and helping organize and run the rodeo.
Her passion for agriculture, youth, and our community is truly inspiring. ❤️💛
Congratulations, Teresa! We are proud to have you as a Meloneer! 🤠
We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Ag Teacher and FFA Sponsor, Teresa Walz, who was honored at this year’s 89th Kids Rodeo in La Junta. The event was dedicated to Teresa in recognition of her many years of dedication and service to the rodeo.
Teresa’s connection to the Kids Rodeo goes way back—she was a participant herself growing up! Over the years, she has supported the event in countless ways, from providing livestock and holding goats to running gates, announcing, and helping organize and run the rodeo.
Her passion for agriculture, youth, and our community is truly inspiring. ❤️💛
Congratulations, Teresa! We are proud to have you as a Meloneer! 🤠
Join us today at 4pm as the Rocky Ford Meloneers softball team faces off against the Southeast CO Angels!
💊 Medication Reminder for Parents & Guardians
If your child requires **medication during the school day**, please make sure their medication and the required doctor’s paperwork are turned in to the school nurse THIS WEEK.
This includes medications such as:
* Inhalers
* EpiPens
* ADHD medications
* Seizure medications
* Any other prescription or over-the-counter medication needed at school
Having medications and paperwork on file helps us ensure your child receives the care they need without unnecessary delays
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn!
If you have any questions please contact the school nurse at 719-254-7431
🍉❤️ NOW ENROLLING! ❤️🍉
Rocky Ford Grand Valley Head Start & Universal Preschool is enrolling for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎒
✨ Full-day preschool
✨ School readiness & support services
✨ Dual language programs
✨ Nutritious meals & family support
✨ Transportation available
📍 19717 Hwy 10, Rocky Ford
📞 719-384-3160
Give your child a great start! Contact Rocky Ford Grand Valley today! ❤️💙
🍉❤️ ¡INSCRIPCIONES ABIERTAS! ❤️🍉
¡Rocky Ford Grand Valley Head Start y Preescolar Universal ya están inscribiendo para el año escolar 2026–2027! 🎒
✨ Preescolar de día completo
✨ Preparación escolar y servicios de apoyo
✨ Programas de lenguaje dual
✨ Comidas nutritivas y apoyo para las familias
✨ Transporte disponible
📍 19717 Hwy 10, Rocky Ford
📞 719-384-3160
¡Dale a tu hijo un excelente comienzo! ¡Comunícate hoy con Rocky Ford Grand Valley! ❤️💙
❤️💛 Meloneer Spirit Starts at the Door! 💛❤️
Our Rocky Ford Meloneer cheerleaders were on hand Thursday morning to greet students arriving by bus and those being dropped off by parents. What an awesome way to start the school day and spread that Meloneer spirit! 📣🎉
Thank you, cheerleaders, for helping make the first week of school extra special! ❤️💛
Our Rocky Ford Meloneer cheerleaders were on hand Thursday morning to greet students arriving by bus and those being dropped off by parents. What an awesome way to start the school day and spread that Meloneer spirit! 📣🎉
Thank you, cheerleaders, for helping make the first week of school extra special! ❤️💛
Reminder: RF Elementary student drop-off is on the east side of the school near the main entrance. RFJSHS student drop-off is in front of the Melon Dome gym entrance.
Preschool starts soon—please note that the drop-off area by the student/staff entrance is for CDS students only.
Preschool starts soon—please note that the drop-off area by the student/staff entrance is for CDS students only.
Bus Stop Change – Wednesday August 19
Due to the Arkansas Valley Fair, all students who normally ride the bus to and from Plaza Nueva will be picked up and dropped off at the corner of 8th and Ash on Wednesday, August 19.
Thank you for understanding!
Cambio de Parada de Autobús – Miércoles 19 de agosto
Debido a la Feria de Arkansas Valley, todos los estudiantes que normalmente toman el autobús hacia y desde Plaza Nueva serán recogidos y dejados en la esquina de 8th y Ash el miércoles 19 de agosto.
¡Gracias por su comprensión!
Due to the Arkansas Valley Fair, all students who normally ride the bus to and from Plaza Nueva will be picked up and dropped off at the corner of 8th and Ash on Wednesday, August 19.
Thank you for understanding!
Cambio de Parada de Autobús – Miércoles 19 de agosto
Debido a la Feria de Arkansas Valley, todos los estudiantes que normalmente toman el autobús hacia y desde Plaza Nueva serán recogidos y dejados en la esquina de 8th y Ash el miércoles 19 de agosto.
¡Gracias por su comprensión!
RFSD is pleased that community members utilize the track and fitness trail at RFJSHS. We would like to ask people to refrain from using the track and fitness trail during school hours, Monday - Thursday from 7:45am-4:00pm.
🥎❤️💛 Meloneer Alumni Softball Game! 💛❤️🥎
Another great year of this annual tradition hosted by our HS Softball Team! For the third year in a row, the Alumni came out on top!
This year’s game also included a special recognition honoring our 3A State Softball Championship winners from 10 years ago—a team that made Meloneer history!
Three years, three Alumni wins, and plenty of Meloneer pride!
Another great year of this annual tradition hosted by our HS Softball Team! For the third year in a row, the Alumni came out on top!
This year’s game also included a special recognition honoring our 3A State Softball Championship winners from 10 years ago—a team that made Meloneer history!
Three years, three Alumni wins, and plenty of Meloneer pride!
❤️💛 SENIOR SUNRISE! 💛❤️
The Class of 2027 is kicking off their final first day of school! 🎓✨
Here’s to an unforgettable senior year! Let’s go, Meloneers! ❤️💛
The Class of 2027 is kicking off their final first day of school! 🎓✨
Here’s to an unforgettable senior year! Let’s go, Meloneers! ❤️💛
❤️💛 MELONEER FAMILIES—WE’RE READY FOR YOU! 💛❤️
The 2026-2027 school year is almost here! 📚✏️ Join us for Family Welcome Night!
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ Starting at 4:00 PM
📍 Rocky Ford PK-12 School
Come meet our staff, drop off school supplies, get familiar with the school, and enjoy a meal with us! 🍽️
Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to welcome you back! ❤️💛
🎉 Let’s kick off the school year with Meloneer Pride!
See you August 6!
❤️💛 ¡FAMILIAS MELONEERS—ESTAMOS LISTOS PARA RECIBIRLOS! 💛❤️
¡El año escolar 2026-2027 ya casi comienza! 📚✏️ ¡Los invitamos a nuestra Noche de Bienvenida para las Familias!
📅 Jueves, 6 de agosto
⏰ A partir de las 4:00 p. m.
📍 Escuela Rocky Ford PK-12
Vengan a conocer a nuestro personal, dejar los útiles escolares, familiarizarse con la escuela y ¡disfrutar de una comida con nosotros! 🍽️
Ya sea que regresen por otro año o que se unan a nuestra familia Meloneer por primera vez, ¡estamos muy emocionados de recibirlos! ❤️💛
🎉 ¡Comencemos el año escolar con mucho orgullo Meloneer!
¡Nos vemos el 6 de agosto!
The 2026-2027 school year is almost here! 📚✏️ Join us for Family Welcome Night!
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ Starting at 4:00 PM
📍 Rocky Ford PK-12 School
Come meet our staff, drop off school supplies, get familiar with the school, and enjoy a meal with us! 🍽️
Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to welcome you back! ❤️💛
🎉 Let’s kick off the school year with Meloneer Pride!
See you August 6!
❤️💛 ¡FAMILIAS MELONEERS—ESTAMOS LISTOS PARA RECIBIRLOS! 💛❤️
¡El año escolar 2026-2027 ya casi comienza! 📚✏️ ¡Los invitamos a nuestra Noche de Bienvenida para las Familias!
📅 Jueves, 6 de agosto
⏰ A partir de las 4:00 p. m.
📍 Escuela Rocky Ford PK-12
Vengan a conocer a nuestro personal, dejar los útiles escolares, familiarizarse con la escuela y ¡disfrutar de una comida con nosotros! 🍽️
Ya sea que regresen por otro año o que se unan a nuestra familia Meloneer por primera vez, ¡estamos muy emocionados de recibirlos! ❤️💛
🎉 ¡Comencemos el año escolar con mucho orgullo Meloneer!
¡Nos vemos el 6 de agosto!
**Welcome Back!**
Welcome back to a new school year! I hope you had a fun, relaxing, and safe summer. I'm excited to see everyone back and look forward to helping keep our students healthy, happy, and ready to learn.
I will be at Back-to-School Night Thursday Aug 6th, to collect health forms, medication paperwork, and any medications your student will need during the school day. Bringing these items before the first day of school helps ensure we can meet your child's health needs from day one.
I can't wait to see everyone soon—here's to a wonderful school year!
Kim Schroeder, RN, BSN
School Nurse
**¡Bienvenidos de Regreso!**
¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo año escolar! Espero que hayan disfrutado de un verano divertido, relajante y seguro. Estoy muy emocionada de ver a todos de regreso y espero ayudar a mantener a nuestros estudiantes saludables, felices y listos para aprender.
Estaré presente en la **Noche de Regreso a Clases (Back-to-School Night)** para recibir formularios de salud, documentación de medicamentos y cualquier medicamento que su estudiante necesite durante el horario escolar. Entregar estos documentos y medicamentos antes del primer día de clases nos ayuda a asegurar que podamos atender las necesidades de salud de su estudiante desde el primer día.
¡Estoy deseando verlos muy pronto! Les deseo a todos un excelente año escolar.
**Kim Schroeder, RN, BSN**
Enfermera Escolar
Welcome back to a new school year! I hope you had a fun, relaxing, and safe summer. I'm excited to see everyone back and look forward to helping keep our students healthy, happy, and ready to learn.
I will be at Back-to-School Night Thursday Aug 6th, to collect health forms, medication paperwork, and any medications your student will need during the school day. Bringing these items before the first day of school helps ensure we can meet your child's health needs from day one.
I can't wait to see everyone soon—here's to a wonderful school year!
Kim Schroeder, RN, BSN
School Nurse
**¡Bienvenidos de Regreso!**
¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo año escolar! Espero que hayan disfrutado de un verano divertido, relajante y seguro. Estoy muy emocionada de ver a todos de regreso y espero ayudar a mantener a nuestros estudiantes saludables, felices y listos para aprender.
Estaré presente en la **Noche de Regreso a Clases (Back-to-School Night)** para recibir formularios de salud, documentación de medicamentos y cualquier medicamento que su estudiante necesite durante el horario escolar. Entregar estos documentos y medicamentos antes del primer día de clases nos ayuda a asegurar que podamos atender las necesidades de salud de su estudiante desde el primer día.
¡Estoy deseando verlos muy pronto! Les deseo a todos un excelente año escolar.
**Kim Schroeder, RN, BSN**
Enfermera Escolar
ATTENTION, ROCKY FORD FAMILIES!
School begins Monday, August 10!
If your child has not yet been registered for the 2026-2027 school year, please complete registration as soon as possible.
All students must be registered before school begins. Completing registration now will help ensure a smooth start to the school year for your child.
⏰ Please don’t wait—get registered today!
¡ATENCIÓN, FAMILIAS DE ROCKY FORD!
¡Las clases comienzan el lunes 10 de agosto!
Si su hijo(a) todavía no está registrado(a) para el año escolar 2026-2027, por favor complete el registro lo antes posible.
Todos los estudiantes deben estar registrados antes de que comiencen las clases. Completar el registro ahora ayudará a garantizar un comienzo del año escolar tranquilo y exitoso para su hijo(a).
⏰ ¡No espere—complete el registro hoy!
School begins Monday, August 10!
If your child has not yet been registered for the 2026-2027 school year, please complete registration as soon as possible.
All students must be registered before school begins. Completing registration now will help ensure a smooth start to the school year for your child.
⏰ Please don’t wait—get registered today!
¡ATENCIÓN, FAMILIAS DE ROCKY FORD!
¡Las clases comienzan el lunes 10 de agosto!
Si su hijo(a) todavía no está registrado(a) para el año escolar 2026-2027, por favor complete el registro lo antes posible.
Todos los estudiantes deben estar registrados antes de que comiencen las clases. Completar el registro ahora ayudará a garantizar un comienzo del año escolar tranquilo y exitoso para su hijo(a).
⏰ ¡No espere—complete el registro hoy!
❤️💛 HEY, MELONEER FAMILIES! WE’RE READY TO WELCOME YOU BACK! 💛❤️
The countdown to a new school year is ON! 📚✏️ We’re excited to invite all Rocky Ford School District families to our Family Welcome Night!
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ Starting at 4:00 PM
📍 Rocky Ford PK-12 School
Come kick off the 2026-2027 school year with us! This is a great opportunity to:
👋 Meet our staff and teachers
🎒 Drop off school supplies
🏫 Get comfortable in your school surroundings
🍽️ Enjoy a meal with us!
Whether you’re returning to Rocky Ford or joining our Meloneer family for the first time, we can’t wait to see you! ❤️💛
Let’s start the school year with smiles, excitement, great food, and plenty of Meloneer Pride!
Mark your calendars—we’ll see you August 6!
❤️💛 ¡FAMILIAS MELONEER, ESTAMOS LISTOS PARA DARLES LA BIENVENIDA! 💛❤️
¡La cuenta regresiva para el nuevo año escolar ha comenzado! 📚✏️ Estamos emocionados de invitar a todas las familias del Distrito Escolar de Rocky Ford a nuestra Noche de Bienvenida para las Familias.
📅 Jueves, 6 de agosto
⏰ A partir de las 4:00 p. m.
📍 Escuela Rocky Ford PK-12
¡Vengan a comenzar el año escolar 2026-2027 con nosotros! Esta es una excelente oportunidad para:
👋 Conocer a nuestro personal y maestros
🎒 Dejar los útiles escolares
🏫 Familiarizarse con la escuela
🍽️ ¡Disfrutar de una comida con nosotros!
Ya sea que regresen a Rocky Ford o que se unan a nuestra familia Meloneer por primera vez, ¡estamos deseando verlos! ❤️💛
Comencemos el año escolar con sonrisas, entusiasmo, buena comida y mucho ¡Orgullo Meloneer! 🎉
¡Marquen sus calendarios! ¡Nos vemos el 6 de agosto!
The countdown to a new school year is ON! 📚✏️ We’re excited to invite all Rocky Ford School District families to our Family Welcome Night!
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ Starting at 4:00 PM
📍 Rocky Ford PK-12 School
Come kick off the 2026-2027 school year with us! This is a great opportunity to:
👋 Meet our staff and teachers
🎒 Drop off school supplies
🏫 Get comfortable in your school surroundings
🍽️ Enjoy a meal with us!
Whether you’re returning to Rocky Ford or joining our Meloneer family for the first time, we can’t wait to see you! ❤️💛
Let’s start the school year with smiles, excitement, great food, and plenty of Meloneer Pride!
Mark your calendars—we’ll see you August 6!
❤️💛 ¡FAMILIAS MELONEER, ESTAMOS LISTOS PARA DARLES LA BIENVENIDA! 💛❤️
¡La cuenta regresiva para el nuevo año escolar ha comenzado! 📚✏️ Estamos emocionados de invitar a todas las familias del Distrito Escolar de Rocky Ford a nuestra Noche de Bienvenida para las Familias.
📅 Jueves, 6 de agosto
⏰ A partir de las 4:00 p. m.
📍 Escuela Rocky Ford PK-12
¡Vengan a comenzar el año escolar 2026-2027 con nosotros! Esta es una excelente oportunidad para:
👋 Conocer a nuestro personal y maestros
🎒 Dejar los útiles escolares
🏫 Familiarizarse con la escuela
🍽️ ¡Disfrutar de una comida con nosotros!
Ya sea que regresen a Rocky Ford o que se unan a nuestra familia Meloneer por primera vez, ¡estamos deseando verlos! ❤️💛
Comencemos el año escolar con sonrisas, entusiasmo, buena comida y mucho ¡Orgullo Meloneer! 🎉
¡Marquen sus calendarios! ¡Nos vemos el 6 de agosto!
The BOCES newsletter for the month of August is now available. Click on the following link to access the newsletter in English and Spanish: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHRV0XU_DU/1ZHZQUxj6Ya3lTe1kBLooA/view?utm_content=DAHRV0XU_DU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer
The BOE meeting scheduled for tonight, August 4 at 7:00 pm can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84515186793?pwd=aMJfxBO7zED0P5GktIHQMLmft6GPjc.1
BOE agenda for the regular meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
