Rocky Ford School District

The Rocky Ford Elementary Student Council is excited to announce their annual Chili Chip Supper on Friday, October 30! Please see the flyer for details.

We hope to see you there!

Chartwells October Newsletter is now available! Click on the following link to read the newsletter: https://aptg.co/Z3rjlz

🏈 Come cheer on our Junior High Meloneers as they host Swink today at 4:00 p.m.! Go Meloneers! ❤️💛

🎃 Join us for FBLA’s Trunk or Treat on October 31! Put on your favorite costume and come enjoy some Halloween fun! 🍬

See the flyer for event details. We hope to see you there! 👻

UPDATE: Rocky Ford Schools Extended Day and Friday School WILL be available today, Thursday and Friday. Credit Recovery students only.

The recording of the BOE meeting on October 6, 2026 can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QJmx26Tu9zJ6E1iLbhEy_nWnknt1anjp/view?usp=sharing

🌟 Congratulations to our RF Elementary Students of the Week! 🌟

These curious learners were recognized for asking questions, exploring new ideas, and loving to learn. Keep that curiosity shining!

Back row, left to right: Joel Rosales, Alex Caltzontzin, Joe Sandoval, Emma Chowning-Nonato, Julian Aguiere-Rodriguez, and Mariela Rodriguez.

Front row, left to right: Matthew Aragon, Sofia Freidenberger, Alexa Neito-Muniz, Eliza Smith, Enzo Sierra, and Amethyst Ackerman.

We’re proud of you, Meloneers! ❤️💛

The Board of Education will meet tonight at 7:00pm. The meeting can be viewed using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85824564177?pwd=ajXbqJ9UtRyXHYOEBFmknaScwa7rIy.1

The BOCES Newsletter for the month of October is now available. Please click on the following link to access the newsletter in English and Spanish: https://aptg.co/S057gC

The Rocky Ford Counseling Department is hosting Financial Aid Night for seniors and parents on Wednesday, October 14 from 5:30-7:00pm. Please see the flyer for details.

Meloneer Softball will host Limon on Tuesday, October 6 at 4pm. See the flyer for details.

Go Meloneers!

Rocky Ford Newsletter for the week of October 3. https://app.smore.com/n/ej089

Rocky Ford School District BOE will meet on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7pm. Click on the following link to view the meeting agenda: https://aptg.co/4trkHZ

Due to the excessive rainfall, tonight's high school football game in Springfield is POSTPONED.

Meloneers will play in Springfield on Saturday, October 3 at 1pm.

Go Meloneers!!

Bus 7 Update:
Please disregard the earlier notice about delayed arrival times. Bus 7 will run as scheduled this afternoon.
Thank you for your understanding!

Actualización sobre el autobús 7:
Por favor, ignore el aviso anterior sobre retrasos en la llegada a casa. El autobús 7 seguirá su horario habitual esta tarde. ¡Gracias por su comprensión!

Join us for the Arkansas Valley Marching Band Showcase this Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m.! Six marching bands from southern Colorado will perform their shows for an evening of music and entertainment.

Admission: $5 for community members, $3 for students and seniors, and free for children under 5.

Our marching band students have worked hard on their show—come cheer them on and enjoy a fun evening! ❤️💛

Important Bus 7 Update:
Due to transportation issues, students who ride Bus 7 and live outside Rocky Ford city limits may arrive home later than usual today. To arrange alternate transportation for your child, please contact Rocky Ford School at 719-254-7431 before 2:30 p.m. today.
Thank you for your understanding.

Aviso importante sobre el autobús 7:
Debido a problemas de transporte, los estudiantes que viajan en el autobús 7 y viven fuera de los límites de la ciudad de Rocky Ford podrían llegar a casa más tarde de lo habitual hoy. Si desea organizar otro medio de transporte para su hijo/a, comuníquese con la escuela de Rocky Ford al 719-254-7431 antes de las 2:30 p. m. de hoy.
Gracias por su comprensión.

🧥 Keeping kids warm this winter! Ryon Medical & Associates is offering its Coats for Kids program again this year.

Please see the attached flyer for details on this opportunity for local families. Thank you to Ryon Medical & Associates for supporting our community’s children! ❤️