Rocky Ford School District

Exciting News from Rocky Ford School District! We’re proud to share that five of our student teams recently competed in the Destination Imagination State Competition, and they all did an outstanding job representing our district! A special shoutout to Snackaholics Anonymous, who placed 4th overall—earning them a spot at the Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City from May 22–25! This talented team includes two RFJSHS students: Abel Segura and Jacob Vasquez. Way to go, Abel and Jacob! We’re so proud of your creativity, teamwork, and hard work! Let’s all cheer them on as they prepare for Globals!

RFJSHS Newletter for the week of 4/14/25. https://drive.google.com/file/d/155nsYg8xu36LNak-UE2dHGBWkri5xagX/view?usp=sharing

A Huge THANK YOU to Our Junior Class Prom Decorators! RFJSHS Prom 2025 is happening this Saturday, April 12, and the aux gym looks amazing thanks to the creativity and hard work of our junior class volunteers! From stringing lights to setting up every last detail, your effort and enthusiasm are helping bring the night to life. We are so grateful for your time, teamwork, and positive energy — you've set the stage for an unforgettable evening!

Shoutout to Our State Science Fair Participants! This past weekend, four of our RFJSHS students represented our school at the State Science Fair in Fort Collins! While none of our projects placed this time around, we couldn't be more proud of their hard work, dedication, and curiosity. Getting to the state level is a huge achievement in itself, and Daniel, Joaquin, Terra and Kellen showed true passion for science, research, and learning. Way to go, team — you make us proud!

This week's Students of the Week at Rocky Ford Elementary are, L-R: Elias Rodriquez, Mason Martinez, Avalie Flores, Ellazae Guerra, Jaycee-May Coy, Luca Torres, Edward Jaramillo, Benjamin Bonds and Jazmin Santos-Hernandez. Not pictured are: Kyleigh Leyba, Joseph Roblero Herrera, Atreyous Ramirez and Lovella Harmon.

RFJShs Newsletter for the week of April 7. https://drive.google.com/file/d/154L2Tc8A9jKIZVs-xn24L3O36ZYmrCx4/view?usp=sharing

Reminder: Elementary CMAS testing begins tomorrow morning for grades 3rd thru 6th. BE sure that your child is well rested and on time to school.

Rocky Ford School District is now taking applications for Financial Secretary/Bookkeeper/Registrar. For more information or to apply online, click on the following link: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment

Rocky Ford FBLA Hosts Makerspace Event for K-3 Students! Rocky Ford FBLA students recently organized an exciting Makerspace event for Rocky Ford Elementary students in grades K-3! This hands-on experience encouraged creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork through fun and engaging activities. A huge thank you to our dedicated FBLA members for their hard work in planning and hosting this special experience.

🎉 Congratulations, Rocky Ford FFA Vet Science, Ag Mechanics and Livestock Judging Teams! 🎉 We are incredibly proud of our Rocky Ford FFA students for their outstanding success at Districts and Regionals! Your hard work and dedication have paid off. Keep up the amazing work! 💙💛

Are you interested in serving on the School Board? Join Us for an Informational Event! Santa Fe Trail BOCES is hosting an informational event for anyone interested in becoming a school board member. The event will be held on April 23 at 6pm at Santa Fe Trail BOCES. This event is a great opportunity to learn more about the roles, responsibilities, and impact of school board members. Whether you’re considering running for a position or just want to learn more, we encourage you to attend! Please see the attached flyer for details.

RF Elementary Town Meeting & 3rd Quarter Awards Ceremony Attention RF Elementary parents! Mark your calendars! 🗓️ 📍 When: Thursday, April 3 at 8:00 AM 📍 Where: Auxiliary Gym Join us for our RF Elementary Town Meeting, where we will also be celebrating our amazing students with 3rd quarter awards, including Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll! If you’re unsure whether your child will be receiving an award, please log in to Alma to check their 3rd quarter grades and attendance. We hope to see you there as we recognize the hard work and achievements of our students!

The Board of Education meeting is scheduled for tonight, April 1, 2025 at 7:00pm. The meeting can be viewed using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86339615878?pwd=W5ET1Y0db68tjCp6z2QpT0EumyEfAx.1

🌟 Good Luck to Our Amazing Students! 🌟 Rocky Ford School District is so proud of our incredible students representing our school in upcoming competitions! 🎉 🔬 State Science Fair at CSU – April 3-5 A huge shoutout to our students competing at the Colorado State Science Fair at Colorado State University in Fort Collins! Your hard work, innovation, and dedication to scientific discovery inspire us all. 💡✨ 🎭 Destination Imagination State Competition – April 5 Best of luck to our Destination Imagination teams as they showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills at the Auraria Campus in Denver! We know you’ll bring your A-game and make us proud. 🚀👏

The BOCES Health and Wellness newsletter for the month of April is now available. Please click on the following link to access the newsletter in English and Spanish: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGfeZqXC48/gs1TnYhTto15D2iCLi4ReA/view?utm_content=DAGfeZqXC48&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

This week's Students of the Week at Rocky Ford Elementary are, back row: Abby Messick, Laylah Sanchez, Mauricio Duran, Ryleigh Sanchez, Kaleb Myer, and Zelia Camacho. Front row: Noah Barron, Santos Gutierrez, Devante Ortiz, Aislinn Gonzalez-Garcia, Ruby Butler, and Azrayna Bailon. Not pictured are Josiah Gallegos and Alison Armstrong.

RFSD Highlight Events for March 31- April 5: 4/1 Baseball vs Hoehne 4pm, BOE Meeting 7pm; 4/3 RFES Town Meeting 8am; Santa Fe League Track Meet 12:00pm Eventos destacados de RFSD del 31 de marzo al 5 de abril: 1 de abril: Béisbol vs. Hoehne a las 4:00pm, Reunión de la Junta de Educación a las 7:00pm 3 de abril: Reunión comunitaria de RFES a las 8:00am; Competencia de atletismo de la Liga Santa Fe a las 12:00pm.

BOE agenda for Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:00pm.

RFJSHS Newsletter for the week of March 31. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zUOJ52aSMMOiwYrCPMIE36BmAMf963-6/view?usp=sharing

📢 Important Transportation Reminder 🚍🚗 To ensure we have enough time to inform students and teachers, any changes to your child's transportation must be communicated to the school office before 3:30 PM. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our dismissal process smooth and safe! 🚸✨ 📢 Importante Recordatorio de Transporte 🚍🚗 Para asegurarnos de tener suficiente tiempo para informar a los estudiantes y maestros, cualquier cambio en el transporte de su hijo debe ser comunicado a la oficina de la escuela antes de las 3:30 PM. ¡Gracias por su cooperación para mantener un proceso de salida seguro y sin contratiempos! 🚸✨