Rocky Ford School District

RFJSHS Accountability is tonight (2/10/25) at 6:00pm. If you are unable to join us in person - join us online! Accountability Mtg Monday, February 10 · 6:00 – 7:00pm Time zone: America/Denver Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dif-ndwv-xyn Or dial: ‪(US) +1 240-816-0297‬ PIN: ‪856 153 759‬#

RFJSHS is proud to announce that four of our five participants in the Arkansas Valley Regional Science Fair have qualified for the State Science Fair at CSU Fort Collins from April 3-5! Even more impressively, our students make up four of the six total state qualifiers from the entire regional competition. 🎉 Congratulations to our state qualifiers! 🎉 Joaquin Romero Terra McClure Kellen McClure Daniel Duran With an outstanding 80% qualification rate and our students representing two-thirds of all regional qualifiers, this achievement speaks volumes about their dedication, research excellence, and presentation skills. We couldn’t be prouder!

RFJSHS Newsletter for the week of Feb. 10. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h6AzIiOwTNXgeLhDHIOX_98dUENmq3ZQ/view?usp=sharing

Summer EBT is a program that provides nutritious food to eligible students in the summer months when they are not in school. Eligible students will receive $120 to purchase groceries with funds placed on an EBT card. Learn more about Summer EBT and how it works at cdhs.colorado.gov/summer-ebt. El Summer EBT es un programa que suministra alimentos nutritivos a estudiantes elegibles durante los meses de verano cuando no están en la escuela. Los estudiantes que califican para el programa reciben $120 para hacer mercado con una tarjeta EBT. Aprende más sobre el Summer EBT y cómo funciona el programa en cdhs.colorado.gov/summer-ebt.

Join the Rocky Ford FFA program in celebrating National FFA Week from February 17-21! Staff and students at Rocky Ford PK-12 School are invited to participate in the fun with these themed dress-up days: February 17 – Club Spirit Day: Wear your club t-shirt (FBLA, FFA, NHS, STUCO, sports, etc.) February 18 – Boots & Buckles: Dress in your best cowboy attire. February 19 – Stationed by the Flag: Show your patriotism by wearing red, white, and blue. February 20 – Blue & Gold Day: FFA members must wear official dress all day, while other students and staff are encouraged to wear blue and gold. Let's make it a great week of FFA spirit! 🎉 #NationalFFAWeek #RockyFordFFA

The BOE meeting from Tuesday, February 4, 2025 can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fWdd3pagA2QSNOdTniRNO5QrPFZCBX4u/view?usp=sharing

Ms. Rocha's first-grade class had a blast decorating their Valentine's Day boxes! ❤️ A huge thank you to parent volunteer Pita Valerio for generously donating the boxes and her time to make this project special!

The RFJSHS Cheerleaders and the Melon Man mascot brought the energy as they hosted a pep rally for RF Elementary students on January 30! This spirited event was the perfect way to wrap up an exciting Snowcoming week at RF PK-12 School. 🎉📣

RFJSHS would like to remind you that Parent /Teacher conferences are Thursday, 2/6 from 4:30 - 8:00p and Friday, 2/7 from 8:00am - noon. Your student will lead this conference! Students will also be choosing courses for the next school year. We hope to see you there! Link to HS Course Catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yQi7dYv-eo4tlg7sb3sZOe14Elkxgwk3/view?usp=sharing Link to JH Elective Catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VHY7Mi-BfCHPMlHwJMdmfZEYWQat_hOs/view?usp=sharing

Join your student for a Valentine’s Day lunch on Thursday, Feb. 13 during their assigned lunch period! 🍽️ 💕 Adult meals are $4.85 (includes meal, drink & salad bar). Menu: R2 Chili Chip & a cinnamon roll. We hope to see you there! ¡Acompañe a su estudiante para un almuerzo del Día de San Valentín el jueves 13 de febrero durante su horario de almuerzo! 🍽️💕 Almuerzo para adultos: $4.85 (incluye comida, bebida y barra de ensaladas). Menú: R2 Chili Chip y un rollo de canela. ¡Esperamos verlo allí!

The Rocky Ford Jr./Sr. High School Band was honored to perform at the CMEA Conference at The Broadmoor on January 31. Being invited to this prestigious event is a testament to the band's dedication and talent. This marks the second year that the band, under the direction of Jonathan Colson, has been selected to perform for music educators from across Colorado. Congratulations to these talented musicians on this outstanding achievement!

Rocky Ford Elementary held a successful STEM Night on January 28, 2025, bringing together students and their families for an evening of hands-on learning. Each grade level designed an engaging STEM activity, allowing families to explore science, technology, engineering, and math together. Pictured are students, families, and teachers enjoying the interactive activities and making learning fun!

The February BOCES newsletter is now available. Please click the following link to access the newsletter in English and Spanish: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGO_V3vDls/fu9viAqOgerJoptz9NbEdA/view?utm_content=DAGO_V3vDls&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

RF Meloneer wrestlers will compete in the regional wrestling tournament at Otero College on February 7 & 8. Spectator Information: Doors open at 3 PM on Friday, February 7 and at 8 AM on Saturday, February 8. Ticket Prices: Session I (Friday): $10 – Students (K-12) & Senior Citizens $15 – Adults Sessions II & III (Saturday): $10 – Students (K-12) & Senior Citizens $15 – Adults Finals (Saturday Evening): $10 – Students (K-12) & Senior Citizens $15 – Adults All-Session Pass: $20 – Students & Senior Citizens $30 – Adults

The BOE meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm can be viewed using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89431569474?pwd=gYb52V40B2x2wNlQG2JBAIsZfd12A4.1

This week's Students of the Week at Rocky Ford Elementary are, back row: Calyx Vazquez, Kingston Herrera, Legend Gallatin, Joe Sandoval, and Josh Butler. Front row: Charlie Lucero, Ivan Franco, Ariana Pizano, and Erick Perez-Garcia. Not pictured, Salvador Bailon.

Our Rocky Ford app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created a Rooms account can now access new app features like chat and class streams via web and in the app. If you haven't created a Rooms account yet, keep an eye on your email inbox today for instructions on how to sign up! Download for Android https://aptg.co/7Hk9NZ Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/RNmzFm

RFSD Highlighted Events for February 3-8: 2/4 BOE Meeting 7pm; 2/5 JH Girls Basketball vs Swink 4:30pm; 2/6 RFES Town Meeting 2pm, Basketball vs. Swallows 4pm; Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8pm; 2/7 Parent Teacher Conferences 8am-12pm, Regional Wrestling @ Otero College; 2/8 Regional Wrestling @ Otero College. Eventos Destacados de RFSD para el 3-8 de Febrero: 2/4 Reunión de la Junta de Educación 7pm; 2/5 Baloncesto Femenino de JH vs. Swink 4:30pm; 2/6 Reunión Comunitaria de RFES 2pm, Baloncesto vs. Swallows 4pm; Conferencias de Padres y Maestros 4-8pm; 2/7 Conferencias de Padres y Maestros 8am-12pm, Lucha Regional @ Otero College; 2/8 Lucha Regional @ Otero College.

Agenda for BOE Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm.

RFJSHS Newsletter for the week of Feb. 3. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FAI2QNYzTse5_e5ylx14SUplDSWmhxb5/view?usp=sharing