Rocky Ford School District

Newsletter for the week of Sept. 22.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sJOBQgPoiJ0z3j5ak-bkI9VhZhL50hBT/view?usp=sharing

Shoutout to JH Student Council for sponsoring JH Cheer! Cheerleaders were surprised with treat bags as a sweet boost of Meloneer spirit!

🏈⚾🏀 Sports Apparel Day was a hit yesterday! Students and staff showed off their team spirit by rocking jerseys, hats, and gear from their favorite teams. What a fun way to keep the Homecoming energy going!

Double the fun for Homecoming Week! Yesterday was Dynamic Duo Day and our students and staff nailed it with their matching looks. ❤️💛 #MeloneerPride

🏐 Good morning, Meloneer style! Our volleyball team helped with drop-off today, bringing big smiles to our elementary students. 💛❤️

Homecoming Week is in full swing! Yesterday was Color Wars Day, where each grade rocked a different color or pattern chosen by our Student Council. Check out how our students brought their colors to life! 💛💙❤️💚

❤️💛 It’s Homecoming Week at Rocky Ford PK-12! ❤️💛

We’ve got a packed week full of school spirit and Meloneer pride! Here’s what’s happening:
✨ Pep Rally
✨ Powder Puff & Peach Fuzz Games
✨ Dress-Up Days all week long
✨ Volleyball & Softball Games
✨ Homecoming Parade
✨ FFA Chili Supper
✨ RFJSHS Homecoming Football Game
✨ Homecoming Dance

Let’s come together to celebrate our students, cheer on our teams, and show what it means to be a Meloneer! 💪🐴

Rocky Ford Elementary is proud to announce this week’s Students of the Week! The featured trait was Accountability.

Pictured are:
Back row (L to R): Silas Sosa, Jackson Wright, Ayden Grano, Gabriel Maes, Nolan Jurney
Front row (L to R): Dezzrae Montoya, Joseph Vigil, Emily Ornelas, Jeremiah Muniz

Congratulations to each of these outstanding students for showing accountability and Meloneer pride! ❤️💛

📣 Members of the RFJSHS Cheer Teams attended the Rocky Ford Elementary Town Meeting on September 4! They cheered at the meeting and helped spread Meloneer spirit throughout the event. ❤️💛

Last Thursday morning, the RFJSHS Cross Country Team traded the race course for the drop-off line! They helped welcome our elementary students with smiles and support—showing what it means to be true Meloneers!

Newsletter for the week of September 15, 2025
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RsA-oOABZxy08_dB0qDUjd28DwTmC6AH/view?usp=sharing

Rocky Ford Rotary Tailgate – Thursday, September 18

Come cheer on the Meloneers as our Volleyball team takes on Crowley County and our Junior High Football team faces Crowley County as well! 🏐🏈

📅 Thursday, September 18
⏰ Both games begin at 4:30pm
📍 Tailgate in the Melon Dome Foyer

Before and during the games, stop by the Rocky Ford Rotary Tailgate for a delicious meal! They will be serving up Frito Pie, cookie, & water for $7.

All proceeds go to support the Rocky Ford Rotary Scholarship Fund. Go Meloneers! 💛❤️

Rocky Ford School District Parent Communication Guide

Rocky Ford School District has created a Parent Communication Guide to help families know the best point of contact when different situations arise with their student. This guide is designed to ensure that questions and concerns are addressed quickly and by the right team member.

https://aptg.co/pT5c-F

We encourage you to review the guide and keep it handy throughout the school year.

🎉🏈 Rocky Ford Homecoming Week is coming up September 14–19! 🏈🎉

Both RFJSHS and RF Elementary will be celebrating with fun dress-up days throughout the week. Check out the attached flyers for details on each day’s theme.

Let’s show our Meloneer spirit and make it a week to remember! ❤️💛

RF Schools Newsletter for the week of Sept. 8: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n6nfuLOeMeBT0cKz8Euw9W3UWzn43VLu/view?usp=sharing

Picture Day is Coming!
Rocky Ford School District will hold Picture Day on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Please see the attached flyer for full details and ordering information.

Ark Valley Combined Middle School Soccer registration is now open for 6th, 7th & 8th graders. The registration deadline has been extended to Sunday, September 7, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for details.

The BOCES Health & Wellness Newsletter for the month of September is now available. Please click on the following link to access the newsletter in English and Spanish: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGvyI66R7Q/zFVhVXgUGEg86hknHSeFSw/view?utm_content=DAGvyI66R7Q&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hf966ce85b6

BOE meeting held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UcIcdbAfA1y36DyU_p3eTuKkatVpbfY3/view?usp=sharing

RFJSHS: Parent’s, we want to support you as you navigate life with your teen! Here is a link to a newsletter with helpful articles and great information about how to help your student succeed in Junior High School. This month's topics include: “Make school attendance a top priority for your high schooler”, “Ask yourself these questions when setting rules for your teen”, and “Share tips for helping your teen stay awake during study time”

Desafortunadamente, el boletín informativo de escuela secundaria no se proporciona en español. Consulte la publicación de la escuela secundaria para obtener un boletín informativo en español.
English - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRB7E&subscription=highsep25
Spanish - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/sub-issue.php?pCode=PMDRB7S&iNum=46