Rocky Ford School District

Reminder! Please join us tomorrow! Your input matters! Rocky Ford School District is building a Family & Community Partnership Roadmap to strengthen communication and trust between the community and district. We are hosting a Family & Community Task Force on May 23 from 9am - 2pm. Please see the attached flyer for more information. El Distrito Escolar de Rocky Ford está desarrollando una Hoja de Ruta de Asociación con Familias y la Comunidad para fortalecer la comunicación y la confianza entre la comunidad y el distrito. Estamos organizando un Grupo de Trabajo de Familias y Comunidad el 23 de mayo de 9:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. Consulte el folleto adjunto para obtener más información.

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

**RFES** If your elementary student has lost any items, please come to the school and look through our Lost and Found. There are several items that have been turned in. We will have our end of year awards assembly on Wednesday, May 28th at 8am in the auditorium and our Elementary School Field Day will be held on Thursday, May 29th from 9am-11am out on the football fields. Family and friends are welcome to attend both events. Lost and Found items will be available for collection during those times.

7 months ago, Tina Haugen

Exciting News from Rocky Ford School District! We are proud to announce that Meloneer Wrestling Coach Mike Jurney has been named one of eight national finalists for the 2025 National Coach of the Year! Coach Jurney’s leadership and unwavering dedication to our student-athletes continue to inspire, and we are thrilled to see his hard work recognized at the national level. He will be honored at the National Coach of the Year Awards Banquet in Rapid City, South Dakota on June 25. Please join us in congratulating Coach Jurney on this awesome achievement! For more details, see the attached press release.

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

The Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 can be viewed using the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YxEd4t9BbOqtYD9gsCzG4PV7c9Am2zIJ/view?usp=sharing

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

Rocky Ford Junior/ Senior High School is now accepting applications for the following Extra Duty positions for the 2025-2026 school year: Junior High Assistant Boys Basketball Coach and High School Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach. Click on the following link to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/Rockyfordk12/onlineapp/

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

RFJSHS Newsletter for the week of May 19: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Osm5aWGNRRTxI9l2dtE88mF19mpsvfBL/view?usp=sharing

7 months ago, Rita Robinson

The BOE meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84642759869?pwd=TGcYXDdAfFpBb58g4uEYbjYeQgnkJd.1

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

BOE Agenda for Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

📢 Important Update for Parents! Today (Thursday, May 15) is the last day of the Small Town Project's After-School Program at the Rocky Ford Library for this school year. 🚍 Beginning Monday, May 19, students will no longer go to the library after school. Instead, they will need to: ✅ Ride the bus home at regular dismissal time OR ✅ Be picked up from parent pick-up after school. Thank you!

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

CMAS Scores Now Available in New Family Portal 📊 Parents and guardians — your child’s CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) scores will now be available through a new online Family Portal! The portal provides quick, secure access to your child’s assessment results and helpful tools to understand their progress. Please see the attached flyer for all the details, including how to access the portal and what information you'll find. We encourage you to take a few moments to review your child's scores and celebrate their academic growth! Los resultados de CMAS ahora están disponibles en el nuevo Portal Familiar 📊 Padres y tutores: los resultados de las evaluaciones CMAS (Medidas de Éxito Académico de Colorado) de su hijo(a) ahora estarán disponibles a través de un nuevo Portal Familiar en línea. Este portal ofrece acceso rápido y seguro a los resultados de las evaluaciones, además de herramientas útiles para comprender el progreso académico de su hijo(a). 📎 Por favor, consulte el folleto adjunto para obtener todos los detalles, incluyendo cómo acceder al portal y qué información encontrará allí. ¡Les animamos a tomarse unos minutos para revisar los resultados y celebrar el crecimiento académico de sus hijos!

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

Main Event Adventure for 2nd–6th Grade AR Achievers! On Tuesday, May 13, Rocky Ford Elementary students in 2nd through 6th grade who met their Accelerated Reader (AR) goals were rewarded with an exciting trip to Main Event in Colorado Springs! From laser tag battles and bowling strikes to arcade games and lunch with friends, the day was packed with fun and well-deserved celebration. These students put in the effort all year long, and it truly paid off! We’re proud of their dedication to reading and thrilled they had a day to remember. Keep up the great work!

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

📚 Kindergarten & 1st Grade AR Mystery Trip! 🎉 Congratulations to Rocky Ford Elementary Kindergarten and 1st grade students who met their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal for the year! As a reward for their hard work and love of reading, these young readers were treated to a special Mystery Trip to Main Event in Colorado Springs! Students enjoyed an exciting day filled with laser tag, bowling, arcade games, and a tasty lunch—all to celebrate their reading success. We are so proud of our youngest readers for reaching their goals—keep up the great work!

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2025! 🎓 On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Rocky Ford School District proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 at the historic Melon Field. We are incredibly proud of each graduate and all they have accomplished. Your hard work, determination, and resilience have brought you to this milestone, and we can’t wait to see what your future holds. To the families, staff, and community members who supported our students along the way—thank you for being part of this journey. Congratulations, graduates—the world is! 🌟

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

🎉 Class of 2025 Senior Parade – A New Tradition Begins! 🎓 On Thursday, May 8, the Rocky Ford Class of 2025 took part in the special senior parade—but this year marked a meaningful first! For the first time, our graduating seniors walked from Preschool through High School, celebrating their journey with all students PK–12 on one campus. The halls were filled with cheers, high-fives, and heartfelt congratulations as younger students and staff honored the Class of 2025. This new tradition beautifully highlights the full circle of a student’s journey in Rocky Ford Schools—from their very first steps into education to the moment they step into their future. 💛 Congratulations, seniors! Thank you for inspiring the next generation.

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

🎭 RFJSHS Drama Night – Today at 4:30 PM! 🎭 Calling all drama enthusiasts! Whether you're part of the cast, curious about getting involved, or just love live performances—don’t miss Drama Night happening today, May 13 at 4:30 PM at RFJSHS! We’ll be showcasing a short, student-written play that highlights the creativity and hard work of our talented students. Parents, families, and community members are warmly invited to come enjoy the show and support our young performers.

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

🏈 Congratulations Isaiah Vazquez Gallegos! 🏈 Class of 2025 Senior Signs with Kansas Wesleyan University We’re proud to celebrate Isaiah Vazquez Gallegos, a member of the Class of 2025, who officially signed with Kansas Wesleyan University on Friday, May 9 to play football this upcoming fall! Isaiah's hard work and talent have led him to this new chapter. We look forward to watching him shine at the next level!

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

Junior High Cross Country Interest Meeting – May 14 We are excited to announce an interest meeting for Junior High Cross Country on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 PM in the Upper Cafeteria. This meeting is for students currently in grades 5, 6, and 7 who are interested in joining the cross country team next school year. We ask that a parent attend with their student to learn more about the upcoming season, training expectations, and how to get involved. We look forward to seeing you there! Reunión Informativa de Campo Traviesa de Secundaria – 14 de mayo Nos complace anunciar una reunión informativa para Campo Traviesa de Secundaria el martes 14 de mayo a las 6:30 PM en la Cafetería Superior. Esta reunión es para estudiantes que actualmente están en los grados 5, 6 y 7 y que estén interesados en unirse al equipo de campo traviesa el próximo año escolar. Pedimos que uno de los padres asista con su estudiante para conocer más sobre la próxima temporada, las expectativas de entrenamiento y cómo participar. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

RFJSHS: Newsletter for the week of May 12: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z4XPJKiSkYUqzhACByl25Wu5e_dZgDK8/view?usp=sharing

7 months ago, Rita Robinson

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz

Rocky Ford School District is now accepting applications for a K-12 Secretary. For more information, click on the following link: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment

7 months ago, Judith Ortiz