RF Schools Newsletter for the week of Sept. 8: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n6nfuLOeMeBT0cKz8Euw9W3UWzn43VLu/view?usp=sharing

Picture Day is Coming!
Rocky Ford School District will hold Picture Day on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Please see the attached flyer for full details and ordering information.
Rocky Ford School District will hold Picture Day on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Please see the attached flyer for full details and ordering information.

Ark Valley Combined Middle School Soccer registration is now open for 6th, 7th & 8th graders. The registration deadline has been extended to Sunday, September 7, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for details.

The BOCES Health & Wellness Newsletter for the month of September is now available. Please click on the following link to access the newsletter in English and Spanish: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGvyI66R7Q/zFVhVXgUGEg86hknHSeFSw/view?utm_content=DAGvyI66R7Q&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hf966ce85b6
BOE meeting held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UcIcdbAfA1y36DyU_p3eTuKkatVpbfY3/view?usp=sharing
RFJSHS: Parent’s, we want to support you as you navigate life with your teen! Here is a link to a newsletter with helpful articles and great information about how to help your student succeed in Junior High School. This month's topics include: “Make school attendance a top priority for your high schooler”, “Ask yourself these questions when setting rules for your teen”, and “Share tips for helping your teen stay awake during study time”
Desafortunadamente, el boletín informativo de escuela secundaria no se proporciona en español. Consulte la publicación de la escuela secundaria para obtener un boletín informativo en español.
English - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRB7E&subscription=highsep25
Spanish - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/sub-issue.php?pCode=PMDRB7S&iNum=46
Desafortunadamente, el boletín informativo de escuela secundaria no se proporciona en español. Consulte la publicación de la escuela secundaria para obtener un boletín informativo en español.
English - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRB7E&subscription=highsep25
Spanish - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/sub-issue.php?pCode=PMDRB7S&iNum=46

Elementary: Parent’s, we want to support you as you navigate life with your child! Here is a link to a newsletter with helpful articles and great information about how to help your student succeed in school. This month's topics include: “Unlock your child’s inner motivation”, “Downtime is vital for your child’s health and academic success”, and “Begin the school year with a commitment to attendance”
Desafortunadamente, el boletín informativo de la escuela primaria no se proporciona en español. Consulte la publicación de la escuela secundaria para obtener un boletín informativo en español.
English - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRBKE&subscription=elemsep25
Spanish - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRBKS&subscription=selemsep25
Desafortunadamente, el boletín informativo de la escuela primaria no se proporciona en español. Consulte la publicación de la escuela secundaria para obtener un boletín informativo en español.
English - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRBKE&subscription=elemsep25
Spanish - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRBKS&subscription=selemsep25

RFJSHS: Parent’s, we want to support you as you navigate life with your teen! Here is a link to a newsletter with helpful articles and great information about how to help your student succeed in Junior High School. This month's topics include: “Are you helping your child make a smooth transition?”, “Attendance is essential for success in middle school”, “Make positive connections with your middle schooler’s teachers”.
Desafortunadamente, el boletín informativo de Junior High no se proporciona en español. Consulte la publicación de la escuela secundaria para obtener un boletín informativo en español.
English - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRBJE&subscription=midsep25
Spanish - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRB7S&subscription=shighmar25
Desafortunadamente, el boletín informativo de Junior High no se proporciona en español. Consulte la publicación de la escuela secundaria para obtener un boletín informativo en español.
English - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRBJE&subscription=midsep25
Spanish - https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRB7S&subscription=shighmar25

🏈 Tailgate Tonight! 🏈
Join the Rocky Ford Rotary before tonight’s Meloneer football game vs. Byers!
They’ll be serving up a Frito pie, cookie, and water for just $7.
🍴 All proceeds benefit Rocky Ford School District students—a great meal for a great cause! ❤️💛
Join the Rocky Ford Rotary before tonight’s Meloneer football game vs. Byers!
They’ll be serving up a Frito pie, cookie, and water for just $7.
🍴 All proceeds benefit Rocky Ford School District students—a great meal for a great cause! ❤️💛
🏈 Meloneer Spirit in Action! 🏈
Yesterday morning, members of the Rocky Ford High School football team helped with student drop-off at Rocky Ford PK-12 School. Our elementary students loved being greeted and walked into school by the older students—what an awesome way to start the day as Meloneers!
Yesterday morning, members of the Rocky Ford High School football team helped with student drop-off at Rocky Ford PK-12 School. Our elementary students loved being greeted and walked into school by the older students—what an awesome way to start the day as Meloneers!







The BOE meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. can be viewed using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81271252904?pwd=xM9t39IoYrA8GSxnEMIWvbSo21nryt.1
🍕 Discovery Kitchen Recap 🍕
Yesterday, Chartwells brought their Great American Roadtrip to Rocky Ford PK-12 School!
Students and staff enjoyed a taste of Brooklyn with delicious pepperoni flatbread pizza during this month’s Discovery Kitchen event. A big thank you to Chartwells for making lunchtime extra fun and flavorful!
Yesterday, Chartwells brought their Great American Roadtrip to Rocky Ford PK-12 School!
Students and staff enjoyed a taste of Brooklyn with delicious pepperoni flatbread pizza during this month’s Discovery Kitchen event. A big thank you to Chartwells for making lunchtime extra fun and flavorful!






BOE agenda for Board meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.


Schedule Update 🥎
Tomorrow’s Meloneer Softball game will now begin at 3:30pm instead of the original 4:00pm start time.
Tomorrow’s Meloneer Softball game will now begin at 3:30pm instead of the original 4:00pm start time.
Ark Valley Combined Middle School Soccer registration is now open for 6th, 7th & 8th graders. Registration deadline is Monday, September 1, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for details.

Congratulations to former RFJSHS student, Cameron Frantz, who participated in the White Coat Ceremony at Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine as a member of the Class of 2029! Cameron was among 132 first-year DVM students honored with their white coats, marking the beginning of their journey in veterinary medicine.

RF Newsletter for the week of 8/25/25. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BnGyaAdD-hTYCmXSJ6Go9xe5iNZ0XVpL/view?usp=sharing

Now Hiring
Rocky Ford School District is accepting applications for the High School Head Girls Basketball Coach at Rocky Ford Jr/Sr High School. Click the following link to apply online: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment
Rocky Ford School District is accepting applications for the High School Head Girls Basketball Coach at Rocky Ford Jr/Sr High School. Click the following link to apply online: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment

Discovery Kitchen Event – In School! 🍕
Chartwells is taking our students and staff on a Great American Road Trip!
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, they’ll visit Rocky Ford PK-12 School to bring a taste of Brooklyn—serving up pepperoni flatbread pizza during the school day as part of this month’s Discovery Kitchen event.
Chartwells is taking our students and staff on a Great American Road Trip!
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, they’ll visit Rocky Ford PK-12 School to bring a taste of Brooklyn—serving up pepperoni flatbread pizza during the school day as part of this month’s Discovery Kitchen event.

Congrats, Emilio Vallejos!
Emilio Vallejos earned Reserve Champion in Farm Mechanics at the Arkansas Valley Fair for his impressive picnic table project.
A great example of skill, craftsmanship, and FFA pride!
