Rocky Ford School District

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.

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!