Rocky Ford School District

RFJSHS: Newsletter for the week of May 5: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qJHgoxsO5V4X7zhjt_pe-pIBL_bwSwlT/view?usp=sharing Senior Week Events~ Congratulations Class of 2025: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jPDALY0JZeOAVyvxJF2bXpI1OiN165Ow/view?usp=sharing

🍨🎉 You’re Invited to the Rocky Ford Elementary Ice Cream Social! 🎉🍨 Join us TODAY, May 2nd from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in the Rocky Ford Elementary Cafeteria & Auxiliary Gym for an evening of sweet treats and community fun at our Annual Ice Cream Social! 🎂 $2 per person includes cake, ice cream, and punch! 🎟️ Plus, don’t miss out on: 🎉 The crowd-favorite Cake Walk 🧁 Exciting Auctions 🎁 And more family-friendly fun! Bring your family, bring your friends — let’s celebrate together as a community! 💙

BOE agenda for Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00p.m.

🎉 Spring Fling Shout-Out! 🎉 We want to give a big THANK YOU to Stephanie Jaramillo and Lauren Spain for grilling up some amazing burgers and hot dogs at the RFJSHS Spring Fling! 🍔🌭 Your hard work and great energy helped make the event extra special! Today’s dress-up theme is Beach Day! 🏖️😎 Students and staff broke out the sunglasses, flip-flops, and tropical vibes to keep the Spring Fling spirit alive!

Rocky Ford School District is now taking applications for the following positions: High School Head Boys Golf Coach High School Head Volleyball Coach For more information or to apply online, click on the following link: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment

Celebrating Our School Lunch Heroes! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️🥪 Friday, May 2 is School Lunch Hero Day, and the students and staff at Rocky Ford PK-12 School would like to give a big THANK YOU to our amazing cafeteria team! Your hard work, dedication, and care fuel our students every day — and we appreciate all that you do to keep them nourished and ready to learn. You truly are heroes!

Rocky Ford FFA Hosts Annual Ag Exploration Day at Ark Valley Fairgrounds 🚜🐄🌾 Rocky Ford FFA students recently welcomed local elementary students to their Annual FFA Ag Exploration Day at the Ark Valley Fairgrounds! This exciting, hands-on event gave young learners the opportunity to explore the world of agriculture up close. From meeting farm animals and exploring farm equipment to engaging in ag-themed activities, students experienced a fun and educational day focused on the importance of agriculture in our lives. Thank you to our dedicated FFA students for organizing such a memorable event, which will likely inspire the next generation of Rocky Ford FFA members!

Rocky Ford Elementary Hosts Successful Donuts for Grown Ups Event! 🍩📚 We had a fantastic turnout for our recent Donuts for Grown Ups event! Families were invited to join their students for a sweet morning of donuts and shared reading time. It was heartwarming to see so many smiling faces enjoying a good book together. A huge thank you to all the grown-ups who came out to support their students and make this event so special.

Congratulations to our FFA students! We’re proud to celebrate the hard work and success of our students who competed at State FFA this week! 🏅 Our Veterinary Science Team placed in the Top 5 teams in the state! 👏 Donavyn West placed 4th in individual 🥈 Haylee Encinias earned Silver 🥉 Quianna Ruiz earned Bronze 🐄 In Livestock Evaluation, Cayson Van Dyk also brought home a Silver! Way to represent Rocky Ford with excellence, determination, and pride! 💙💛 (More photos and details coming soon!)

🍨🎉 You’re Invited to the Rocky Ford Elementary Ice Cream Social! 🎉🍨 Join us this Friday, May 2nd from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in the Rocky Ford Elementary Cafeteria & Auxiliary Gym for an evening of sweet treats and community fun at our Annual Ice Cream Social! 🎂 $2 per person includes cake, ice cream, and punch! 🎟️ Plus, don’t miss out on: 🎉 The crowd-favorite Cake Walk 🧁 Exciting Auctions 🎁 And more family-friendly fun! Bring your family, bring your friends — let’s celebrate together as a community! 💙

🌴🧳 Spring Fling Spirit at Rocky Ford! 🧳🌴 Today was Tourist Day at Rocky Ford School District, and our amazing staff and students went all in on the travel vibes! 🌎 Thanks to everyone who participated and brought the fun! 💼📸✈️ 📷 Check out the photo of some of our awesome travelers!

This week's Students of the Week at Rocky Ford Elementary are, front row: Malakie Salais, Malakai Guerra, and Jayden Unzueta. Back row: Ryland Lindsey, Eddicus Butler, Ana Elizalde, Trenton Schweizer, and Melanie Guzman. Not pictured is Sullivan Spain.

RFJSHS: New letter for the week: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12OUSWHpEb3g0_9qF0CuJsjJ4UL-b92IN/view?usp=sharing Spring Fling Week: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MFPKAKaTjSYd4VnF-pirymz2ihznwmqr/view?usp=sharing Graduation Week Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jPDALY0JZeOAVyvxJF2bXpI1OiN165Ow/view?usp=sharing

RF Elementary K-3rd: Donuts for Grownups Monday, April 28 8:00am -9:00am.

RF Elementary K-3rd: Donuts for Grownups Monday, April 28 8:00am -9:00am.

🌸Spring Fling is Next Week! 🌸 Get ready to show your school spirit, because Spring Fling is coming up next week and all Rocky Ford staff and students are invited to join in the fun! We’ll be celebrating with Dress-Up Days throughout the week—don’t miss your chance to get creative and show off your style! 👀 Check out the flyer for all the dress-up themes and details.

Meloneer Band Concert Tonight! 📍 Auditorium | 🕖 7:00 PM | 💵 Free Admission! Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as our talented students take the stage! Performances will feature: * 5th Grade Beginning Band * 6th Grade Beginning Band * 7–12 Meloneer Concert Band It’s sure to be a “Dark” night—but only in theme, not in spirit! Come support our amazing musicians and enjoy a night full of rhythm, harmony, and heart.

Kindergarten Round-Up is Today! Just a reminder that Kindergarten Round-Up is happening today until 4:00 PM! Parents and their incoming kindergartener should enter through the Preschool entrance when they arrive. We’re excited to meet our future Meloneers—see you soon! 💛 ¡La Inscripción para Kindergarten es Hoy! Un recordatorio de que la inscripción para Kindergarten se lleva a cabo hoy hasta las 4:00 PM. Los padres y su futuro estudiante de kindergarten deben ingresar por la entrada de Preescolar al llegar. ¡Estamos muy emocionados de conocer a nuestros futuros Meloneers! ¡Nos vemos pronto! 💛

Celebrating Excellence at the RFJSHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony! Last night, we had the honor of recognizing a group of outstanding students at the RFJSHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. These students exemplify the core values of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. High School Inductees: Annesyiah Camacho Tyler Fehrenbach Jace Lewis Brilye Lovato Louie Medina Jr. Joaquin Romero Emilio Vallejos Junior High Inductees: Anicka Cardenas Maximiliano Flores Jay Park Jr. The dedication and hard work these students demonstrate inspire our entire school community. We are so proud of each and every one of them!

Thank You for Supporting the RFJSHS College and Career Fair! We are incredibly grateful to the amazing schools, businesses, and organizations that joined us for the RFJSHS College and Career Fair! Your presence made a huge impact by helping our students explore future college and career opportunities. A special thank you to our participants: 👉 Colorado School of Mines 👉 CoreCivic 👉 CSU-Pueblo 👉 DeBourgh Manufacturing 👉 ECMC Student Success 👉 Fort Hays Tech Northwest 👉 Josh Brothers Dental 👉 Lincoln Tech 👉 Malorie McNames 👉 Otero College 👉 Otero County Health Department Tobacco Control Program 👉 Pueblo Community College 👉 River Valley Dental Hygiene 👉 Rocky Mountain SER 👉 Southeast Colorado Power 👉 UCCS 👉 U.S. Navy Your time, knowledge, and encouragement are helping shape the future of our students and community. We truly appreciate your support!