
Save the Date!
Get ready for a sweet time at the Rocky Ford Elementary Ice Cream Social!
🗓️ Friday, May 2
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Rocky Ford Cafeteria & Auxiliary Gym
🎟️ $2 per ticket – includes cake, ice cream, and punch!
Please see the attached flyer for more details.
We can't wait to see you there!
¡Reserva la Fecha!
¡Prepárate para una tarde dulce en la Convivencia de Helado de Rocky Ford Elementary!
🗓️ Viernes 2 de mayo
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Cafetería y gimnasio auxiliar de la Escuela Rocky Ford
🎟️ $2 por boleto – incluye pastel, helado y ponche
¡Marca tu calendario!
¡Esperamos verte allí!


¡Inscripción para Kindergarten en la Escuela Rocky Ford!
La inscripción para Kindergarten del año escolar 2025-2026 se llevará a cabo el jueves 24 de abril en la Escuela Rocky Ford, de 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.
Para inscribirse, los niños deben tener 5 años cumplidos antes del 1 de julio de 2025.
Por favor traiga:
El niño(a) que va a inscribir
El acta de nacimiento del niño(a)
El registro de vacunas del niño(a)
¡Estamos emocionados por dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos Mini Meloneers! 💛

Kindergarten Round-Up at Rocky Ford School!
Kindergarten Round-Up for the 2025-2026 school year will be held on Thursday, April 24 at Rocky Ford School from 8am - 4pm.
To enroll, children must be 5 years old by July 1, 2025.
Please bring:
The child you are enrolling
The child's birth certificate
The child's immunization record
We can’t wait to welcome our newest Mini-Meloneers!

This week's Students of the Week at Rocky Ford Elementary are, front row: Braigen Rassmussen, Emiliano Espinoza, and Elyzabeth Jimenez. Back row: Seradith Tippets, Ezekiel Salais, Gracie Rodriguez, Aniah Medina, and Luz Santos Castro. Not pictured is Malakai Guerra.


RFJSHS: Newsletter for the week of April 21. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1duJY0d-C7BjwWcq9b6CNGgeo1L6d1Ha2/view?usp=sharing


RFSD Highlight Events: April 21–26
📅 April 22: Baseball vs. Crowley County – 4:00 PM
📅 April 24: Kindergarten Round-Up (No School for Kindergarten Students)
RFJSHS Spring Band Concert – 7:00 PM
Eventos Destacados de RFSD: del 21 al 26 de abril
📅 22 de abril: Béisbol vs. Crowley County – 4:00 p.m.
📅 24 de abril: Inscripción de Kindergarten (No hay clases para estudiantes de kindergarten)
Concierto de Primavera de la Banda de RFJSHS – 7:00 p.m.

🎓 RFJSHS Class of 2025 – Graduation is Almost Here!
The big day is coming up fast, and the week of May 5 will be filled with exciting events for our seniors. Be sure to check out the attached flyer for the full schedule and all the important graduation details. Let’s get ready to celebrate the Class of 2025!


Reminder: World Language Night 6:00pm tonight at RFSD. Dinner is served.

RFSD: World Language Night. Thursday, April 17 at 6:00pm at Rocky Ford School Cafeteria. Come Celebrate the many languages of our small community.

⚾️ TAILGATE TIME! ⚾️
Come join us today at the Meloneer baseball game for a delicious tailgate meal — all for just $5! You’ll get:
🌯 A burrito
🍪 A cookie
🍟 Chips
💧 A bottle of water
Best part? Every dollar goes to support the RFJSHS Music Program!
Swing by, grab some great food, and cheer on our Meloneers!

Summer is just around the corner and CSU Fort Collins has some amazing opportunities for high school students!
From STEM to the arts, there's a wide range of summer programs available — some are even FREE! Others may have a fee, but all offer valuable experiences on a college campus.
🕒 Deadlines are approaching fast, so don’t wait! Check out the full list of camps and programs here: https://k12summer.colostate.edu/search-programs/?_sft_grade-level=high-school
Let’s make this summer count! 🌟

Inscripción para Kindergarten – Jueves, 24 de abril
La Escuela Rocky Ford PK-12 llevará a cabo la Inscripción para Kindergarten el jueves, 24 de abril.
📌 Los niños deben tener 5 años cumplidos el o antes del 1 de julio de 2025 para inscribirse.
📌 Qué traer:
El niño que será inscrito
Acta de nacimiento del niño
Registro de vacunas
** Notas importantes:
Los estudiantes de CDS que ya entregaron sus paquetes serán evaluados en la escuela.
Todos los demás estudiantes nuevos deben tener una cita para ser evaluados.
📞 Por favor, llame al 719-254-7431 para programar una cita para su hijo(a).
¡Esperamos con entusiasmo dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos Little Meloneers! 🍉

Kindergarten Round-Up – Thursday, April 24
Rocky Ford PK-12 School will be holding Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday, April 24!
📌 Children must be 5 years old on or before July 1, 2025 to enroll.
📌 What to Bring:
The child who will be enrolled
Child’s birth certificate
Immunization record
** Important Notes:
CDS students who have already turned in their packets will be tested at school.
All other incoming students must have an appointment for testing.
📞 Please call 719-254-7431 to schedule your child’s appointment.
We look forward to welcoming our newest Little Meloneers! 🍉


This week's highlight events include:
4/14: JH Baseball vs Lamar - 2:45pm
4/15 RFJSHS College & Career Fair - 1pm; Baseball vs Hoehne - 4pm;
4/17 World Language Night - 6pm; FFA Awards & Hired Hand Auction - 6pm
Eventos destacados de esta semana incluyen:
14/4: Béisbol de secundaria contra Lamar – 2:45 pm
15/4: Feria Universitaria y de Carreras en RFJSHS – 1pm; Béisbol contra Hoehne – 4pm
17/4: Noche de Lenguas Extranjeras – 6pm; Premios de FFA y Subasta de Mano de Obra – 6pm

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!




This week's Students of the Week at Rocky Ford Elementary are, front row: Jeremiah Martinez, Marley Vigil-Montoya, Ana Hernandez, Reymund Grano, and Lawrence McGee. Back row: Zachary Grano, Ashlyn Gonzalez, Nolan Jurney, Jarexy Soto, and Sadie Medina.


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.
