Rocky Ford School District

The RFSD Board of Education meeting from May 6, 2025 can be viewed using the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bD0AC-OjPk4T8ic_h-OWrOMilwU20Jsh/view?usp=sharing

🎶🏅 RFJSHS Band Shines at the Blossom Festival! 🏅🎶 We’re proud to share that the RFJSHS Band had a fantastic showing at this year’s Blossom Festival in Cañon City, CO! 🥉 Bronze – Jazz Band 🥉 Bronze – Concert Band 🥈 Silver – Parade (Marching Band) Our Concert Band earned straight 2s from all judges, and our Marching Band achieved its highest score ever in the Blossom Parade! A huge congratulations to all our Meloneer musicians. We are so proud of your talent and hard work!

⚾ Today's Baseball Games Canceled ⚾ Due to rainy weather, the Junior High Baseball games at Walsh and the High School Baseball game at Calhan have been canceled. Unfortunately, these games will not be rescheduled. ⚾ Juegos de béisbol cancelados hoy ⚾ Debido a la lluvia, se han cancelado los juegos de béisbol de la secundaria en Walsh y el juego de béisbol de la preparatoria en Calhan. Desafortunadamente, estos juegos no se reprogramarán.

The Rocky Ford School District Board of Education meets tonight at 7:00PM. The meeting can be watched live using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83391285293?pwd=FlIgd3GGqRu21HaBtm68716wUbZN3p.1

🎓 ¡Mira en vivo la graduación de la Clase de 2025! 🎓 Acompáñanos a celebrar los logros de la Clase de 2025 de Rocky Ford Jr/Sr High School mientras cruzan el escenario y se encaminan hacia el futuro. La ceremonia de graduación se llevará a cabo el viernes 9 de mayo de 2025 a las 7:00 p.m. en el campo de fútbol de RFJSHS. Mira la ceremonia en vivo usando el siguiente enlace: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/co/rocky-ford/organization/12317/rocky-ford-high-school

🎓 Watch the Class of 2025 Graduation Live!🎓 Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of Rocky Ford Jr/Sr High School's Class of 2025 as they walk across the stage and into the future! The graduation ceremony will be held Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:00PM at the RFJSHS football field. Watch the ceremony live using the following link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/co/rocky-ford/organization/12317/rocky-ford-high-school

🌟 Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today we celebrate the awesome educators of Rocky Ford School District R-2 who inspire, support, and shape the future every day. Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the difference you make in the lives of our students and families. From every classroom to every hallway—you are the heart of our schools! We appreciate you today and always! 💛🍎

This week's Students of the Week at Rocky Ford Elementary are, front row: Jayliana Jacquez-Talmich, and Xander Graham. Back row: Juan Velasquez Pepper Farmer, Cheyenne Hillyer, and Joel Rosales.

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.