🧥 Keeping kids warm this winter! Ryon Medical & Associates is offering its Coats for Kids program again this year.
Please see the attached flyer for details on this opportunity for local families. Thank you to Ryon Medical & Associates for supporting our community’s children! ❤️
Please see the attached flyer for details on this opportunity for local families. Thank you to Ryon Medical & Associates for supporting our community’s children! ❤️

Rocky Ford School District is accepting applications for an Intensive Health Aide at Rocky Ford Elementary and an Assistant JH Girls Basketball Coach for RFJSHS. To apply, click on the following link: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment

Save the Date!
K-12 STEM Night is coming Monday, October 19!
Join us for an evening of fun, hands-on STEM activities for our students and families. Be sure to check out the flyer for more information!
We hope to see you there!
K-12 STEM Night is coming Monday, October 19!
Join us for an evening of fun, hands-on STEM activities for our students and families. Be sure to check out the flyer for more information!
We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to this week’s Students of the Week! These students were recognized for showing kindness to people of all cultures. 🌎❤️
Back row, left to right: Juan Velasquez, Eddicus Butler, Zoey Romero, Azlyn Apodaca, Sofia Valadez, Gilmer Hernandez, Erick Perez-Garcia.
Front row, left to right: Isabella Murillo, Emiliano Perez, Cayetana Viescas-Muniz, Oscar Rodriguez Fierro, Myriam Caute, Anson Smith.
Not pictured: Anjelica Barela.
Back row, left to right: Juan Velasquez, Eddicus Butler, Zoey Romero, Azlyn Apodaca, Sofia Valadez, Gilmer Hernandez, Erick Perez-Garcia.
Front row, left to right: Isabella Murillo, Emiliano Perez, Cayetana Viescas-Muniz, Oscar Rodriguez Fierro, Myriam Caute, Anson Smith.
Not pictured: Anjelica Barela.

Our elementary students added a little extra Meloneer spirit to Homecoming! ❤️💛
Before last Friday’s game, they covered the sidewalk leading to Melon Field with colorful chalk drawings and messages to cheer on our football team as they headed to the field. Take a look at their masterpieces and the students who created them!
Meloneer Pride at its best!
Before last Friday’s game, they covered the sidewalk leading to Melon Field with colorful chalk drawings and messages to cheer on our football team as they headed to the field. Take a look at their masterpieces and the students who created them!
Meloneer Pride at its best!










Meloneer Game Day! 🏐
Our Meloneer Volleyball team is hosting Kit Carson today at 4:30pm.
Go Meloneers! 🍉

Congratulations to our Students of the Week!
These students were recognized for being safe and responsible while using technology.
Back row, left to right: Aaron Aragon Jr., Jayden Unzueta, Marley Wells, Sarahi Bolanos-Archuleta, and Emanuel Santos-Hernandez.
Front row, left to right: Sebastian O’Brien, Sullivan Spain, Samuel Rosales, and Jonathan Bartholomew.
Not pictured: Sean Montoya.
Great job setting a positive example!
These students were recognized for being safe and responsible while using technology.
Back row, left to right: Aaron Aragon Jr., Jayden Unzueta, Marley Wells, Sarahi Bolanos-Archuleta, and Emanuel Santos-Hernandez.
Front row, left to right: Sebastian O’Brien, Sullivan Spain, Samuel Rosales, and Jonathan Bartholomew.
Not pictured: Sean Montoya.
Great job setting a positive example!

🩺 Actualización de Salud Importante para las Familias
Walmart Pharmacy ahora ofrece **pruebas y tratamiento para la faringitis estreptocócica en niños de 5 años en adelante**.
Si su hijo presenta síntomas de faringitis estreptocócica, las farmacias Walmart participantes pueden:
* **Realizar la prueba de estreptococo a niños de 5 años en adelante**
* **Proporcionar tratamiento o medicamentos cuando sea necesario**
* Brindar atención **sin necesidad de una visita por separado al consultorio médico**
* Ofrecer **copagos de $0 con Medicaid y algunos planes de seguro**, dependiendo de la cobertura
¡Y este servicio no es solo para niños! **Los adultos también pueden utilizarlo.**
Esta puede ser una opción conveniente para las familias cuando se sospecha de faringitis estreptocócica y es difícil conseguir una cita con su proveedor de atención médica habitual.
*Los servicios, la elegibilidad, el costo y la cobertura del seguro pueden variar según la ubicación de Walmart Pharmacy. Comuníquese con su farmacia Walmart local para confirmar la disponibilidad y la cobertura.*
Walmart Pharmacy ahora ofrece **pruebas y tratamiento para la faringitis estreptocócica en niños de 5 años en adelante**.
Si su hijo presenta síntomas de faringitis estreptocócica, las farmacias Walmart participantes pueden:
* **Realizar la prueba de estreptococo a niños de 5 años en adelante**
* **Proporcionar tratamiento o medicamentos cuando sea necesario**
* Brindar atención **sin necesidad de una visita por separado al consultorio médico**
* Ofrecer **copagos de $0 con Medicaid y algunos planes de seguro**, dependiendo de la cobertura
¡Y este servicio no es solo para niños! **Los adultos también pueden utilizarlo.**
Esta puede ser una opción conveniente para las familias cuando se sospecha de faringitis estreptocócica y es difícil conseguir una cita con su proveedor de atención médica habitual.
*Los servicios, la elegibilidad, el costo y la cobertura del seguro pueden variar según la ubicación de Walmart Pharmacy. Comuníquese con su farmacia Walmart local para confirmar la disponibilidad y la cobertura.*

🩺 Helpful Health Update for Families
Walmart Pharmacy now offers , Strep testing and treatment for children ages 5 and older.
If your child is experiencing symptoms of strep throat, our local Walmart pharmacy may be able to:
* **Test children ages 5+ for strep**
* **Provide treatment/medication when appropriate**
* Provide care **without a separate doctor’s office visit**
* Offer $0 copays with Medicaid and some insurance plans, depending on coverage
And this service isn’t just for kids—adults can use it too!
This may be a convenient option for families when strep is suspected and getting into your regular healthcare provider is difficult.
*Services, eligibility, cost, and insurance coverage may vary by Walmart Pharmacy location. Contact your local pharmacy to confirm availability and coverage.*
Walmart Pharmacy now offers , Strep testing and treatment for children ages 5 and older.
If your child is experiencing symptoms of strep throat, our local Walmart pharmacy may be able to:
* **Test children ages 5+ for strep**
* **Provide treatment/medication when appropriate**
* Provide care **without a separate doctor’s office visit**
* Offer $0 copays with Medicaid and some insurance plans, depending on coverage
And this service isn’t just for kids—adults can use it too!
This may be a convenient option for families when strep is suspected and getting into your regular healthcare provider is difficult.
*Services, eligibility, cost, and insurance coverage may vary by Walmart Pharmacy location. Contact your local pharmacy to confirm availability and coverage.*

Shoutout to our Meloneer volleyball and softball teams! 🏐🥎 We’re proud of your hard work, teamwork, and dedication throughout the season. Keep showing that Meloneer pride! ❤️💛 Go Meloneers!


Click on the following link to access the RFSD October calendar: https://aptg.co/8L7Ctq
Rocky Ford Elementary is now accepting applications for an Intensive Health Aide. Click on the following link to apply: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment

🏐 Shoutout to our Junior High Volleyball team! 🏐
Congratulations to our Meloneers on their recent wins! Way to work hard, play together, and represent Rocky Ford! ❤️💛
Keep it up, Meloneers!
Congratulations to our Meloneers on their recent wins! Way to work hard, play together, and represent Rocky Ford! ❤️💛
Keep it up, Meloneers!

🍂🍎 Shoutout to our Chartwells crew! 🍎🍂
They don’t just keep our students and staff fed—they’re also serving up some serious fall and Homecoming spirit! ❤️💛
Thank you for helping keep our school fueled, festive, and full of school spirit!
They don’t just keep our students and staff fed—they’re also serving up some serious fall and Homecoming spirit! ❤️💛
Thank you for helping keep our school fueled, festive, and full of school spirit!



And MORE Homecoming fun!
The Homecoming spirit is taking over RFJSHS! ❤️💛 Check out more of the fun, creativity, and school spirit happening throughout Homecoming Week!
The Homecoming spirit is taking over RFJSHS! ❤️💛 Check out more of the fun, creativity, and school spirit happening throughout Homecoming Week!








Kids of All Ages—Looking for Something Fun to Do on Friday Afternoons?
The Rocky Ford Library & Resource Center invites kids to join the Friday Afternoon Club or LEGO Club for fun, creativity, and activities!
Check out the flyers for all the details.
The Rocky Ford Library & Resource Center invites kids to join the Friday Afternoon Club or LEGO Club for fun, creativity, and activities!
Check out the flyers for all the details.


Homecoming Week Traditions!
RFJSHS students kicked off Homecoming Week on Monday, September 14, with street painting and banner making!
Check out the awesome banners they created featuring their class chants!
The Homecoming spirit is in full swing! ❤️💛
RFJSHS students kicked off Homecoming Week on Monday, September 14, with street painting and banner making!
Check out the awesome banners they created featuring their class chants!
The Homecoming spirit is in full swing! ❤️💛






Save the Date!
K-12 STEM Night is coming Monday, October 19!
Join us for an evening of fun, hands-on STEM activities for our students and families. Be sure to check out the flyer for more information!
We hope to see you there!
K-12 STEM Night is coming Monday, October 19!
Join us for an evening of fun, hands-on STEM activities for our students and families. Be sure to check out the flyer for more information!
We hope to see you there!



