Rocky Ford FFA Shines at the 148th Arkansas Valley Fair!
Rocky Ford FFA’s own Donavyn West brought home top honors, exhibiting the Grand Champion Market Steer and earning the title of Grand Champion Senior Beef Showman.
Cayson and Grady Van Dyk also made us proud, each exhibiting a Class Grand Champion Steer.
In the Grand Drive, three of the five steers were owned and shown by our talented present and future Rocky Ford FFA members — an incredible showcase of hard work and dedication!
Rocky Ford FFA’s own Donavyn West brought home top honors, exhibiting the Grand Champion Market Steer and earning the title of Grand Champion Senior Beef Showman.
Cayson and Grady Van Dyk also made us proud, each exhibiting a Class Grand Champion Steer.
In the Grand Drive, three of the five steers were owned and shown by our talented present and future Rocky Ford FFA members — an incredible showcase of hard work and dedication!
Bus Stop Change – Wednesday & Thursday
Due to the Arkansas Valley Fair, all students who normally ride the bus to and from Plaza Nueva will be picked up and dropped off at the corner of 8th and Ash on Wednesday and Thursday (August 13 & 14).
Thank you for understanding!
Cambio de Parada de Autobús – Miércoles y Jueves
Debido a la Feria de Arkansas Valley, todos los estudiantes que normalmente toman el autobús hacia y desde Plaza Nueva serán recogidos y dejados en la esquina de 8th y Ash el miércoles y jueves (13 y 14 de agosto).
¡Gracias por su comprensión!
A Friendly Reminder:
We love seeing our community enjoy the Rocky Ford School District campus — and we know your furry friends do too!
If you bring your dog onto school grounds, please clean up after them. Let’s work together to keep our campus clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.
Your help makes a big difference in keeping our schools and grounds looking their best!
We love seeing our community enjoy the Rocky Ford School District campus — and we know your furry friends do too!
If you bring your dog onto school grounds, please clean up after them. Let’s work together to keep our campus clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.
Your help makes a big difference in keeping our schools and grounds looking their best!
Getting Ready for 2025–2026! 📚💪
On August 5, our Rocky Ford Elementary special education teachers teamed up with paraprofessionals for a day of training to get ready for the new school year.
We’re excited for all the great things to come for our students! ❤️
On August 5, our Rocky Ford Elementary special education teachers teamed up with paraprofessionals for a day of training to get ready for the new school year.
We’re excited for all the great things to come for our students! ❤️
A Big Thank You to Valley Community Church!
Rocky Ford School District would like to express our appreciation to Valley Community Church for their generous donation of 10 backpacks filled with school supplies for our students.
A special thank you to Donna Carter and Melissa Whittaker for personally delivering the backpacks and helping ensure our students start the school year prepared and ready to learn. Your kindness and support make a difference in our community!
Rocky Ford School District would like to express our appreciation to Valley Community Church for their generous donation of 10 backpacks filled with school supplies for our students.
A special thank you to Donna Carter and Melissa Whittaker for personally delivering the backpacks and helping ensure our students start the school year prepared and ready to learn. Your kindness and support make a difference in our community!
Welcome Back Rocky Ford Students!! Our school begins tomorrow 8/11/2025 and the school day begins at 7:40am for both schools.
Rocky Ford Schools Newsletter for the week of August 11, 2025.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jmtJ-lX9HbTso3AtPCkS60C7AUsUhrlg/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jmtJ-lX9HbTso3AtPCkS60C7AUsUhrlg/view?usp=sharing
The BOE meeting held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 can be viewed using the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12L_4ODAiYqaQZ5V8-2xl4TPFPR5BqzYN/view?usp=sharing
📢 Family Welcome Night Reminder!
**Thursday, August 7th from 4–6 PM**
Nurse Kim will be available for **student medication drop-off** 💊💼
📋 **Important Reminder:**
All medications given at school **must be accompanied by a doctor's order**—this includes both prescription and over-the-counter meds.
Let’s start the year off prepared and healthy! 💪🩺
**Thursday, August 7th from 4–6 PM**
Nurse Kim will be available for **student medication drop-off** 💊💼
📋 **Important Reminder:**
All medications given at school **must be accompanied by a doctor's order**—this includes both prescription and over-the-counter meds.
Let’s start the year off prepared and healthy! 💪🩺
You're Invited to Family Welcome Night!
Thursday, August 7 , 2025
4:00–6:00 PM
Rocky Ford PK-12 School
We’re excited to welcome all students and families to kick off the new school year at our Family Welcome Night! Come meet your teachers, drop off school supplies, and get a sneak peek at the upcoming year.
🍽️ Dinner will be provided by our brand-new food service company, Chartwells.
This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and ease those first-day jitters. We can’t wait to see you there!
¡Están invitados a la Noche de Bienvenida Familiar!
Jueves, 7 de agosto
4:00–6:00 PM
Escuela Rocky Ford PK-12
¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a todos los estudiantes y sus familias para comenzar el nuevo año escolar en nuestra Noche de Bienvenida Familiar! Vengan a conocer a sus maestros, dejar los útiles escolares y obtener un adelanto del nuevo año.
🍽️ La cena será proporcionada por nuestra nueva empresa de servicios de alimentos, Chartwells.
Esta es una gran oportunidad para conectarse, hacer preguntas y aliviar los nervios del primer día. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Thursday, August 7 , 2025
4:00–6:00 PM
Rocky Ford PK-12 School
We’re excited to welcome all students and families to kick off the new school year at our Family Welcome Night! Come meet your teachers, drop off school supplies, and get a sneak peek at the upcoming year.
🍽️ Dinner will be provided by our brand-new food service company, Chartwells.
This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and ease those first-day jitters. We can’t wait to see you there!
¡Están invitados a la Noche de Bienvenida Familiar!
Jueves, 7 de agosto
4:00–6:00 PM
Escuela Rocky Ford PK-12
¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a todos los estudiantes y sus familias para comenzar el nuevo año escolar en nuestra Noche de Bienvenida Familiar! Vengan a conocer a sus maestros, dejar los útiles escolares y obtener un adelanto del nuevo año.
🍽️ La cena será proporcionada por nuestra nueva empresa de servicios de alimentos, Chartwells.
Esta es una gran oportunidad para conectarse, hacer preguntas y aliviar los nervios del primer día. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
BOE meeting on August 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. can be viewed using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85856862889?pwd=oX9kOLSOnHGSyatwruTTOOgkrDuxvN.1
BOE agenda for Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Recordatorio de Inscripción en Línea:
Si asistió a la inscripción en persona pero aún no ha completado la parte en línea del proceso de inscripción de su estudiante, por favor hágalo lo antes posible.
Si necesita ayuda, no dude en llamar a la oficina principal al 719-254-7431.
Si asistió a la inscripción en persona pero aún no ha completado la parte en línea del proceso de inscripción de su estudiante, por favor hágalo lo antes posible.
Si necesita ayuda, no dude en llamar a la oficina principal al 719-254-7431.
Online Registration Reminder: If you attended in-person registration but have not yet completed the online portion of your student’s registration, please do so as soon as possible.
If you need help, feel free to call the main office at 719-254-7431.
📢 **Parent Reminder: Annual Immunization Exemptions** 📢
If you're filing an immunization exemption for your student, please remember that **exemptions must be submitted every school year**—they do not carry over!
To avoid any delays in your child’s school attendance, be sure to complete and submit the exemption form as soon as possible. Go to: cdphe.colorado.gov/exemptions-to-school-required-vaccines to fill out form. Please provide a copy of your students completed certificate to the school .
Questions? Reach out to the school health office—we’re here to help! 💬📞
If you're filing an immunization exemption for your student, please remember that **exemptions must be submitted every school year**—they do not carry over!
To avoid any delays in your child’s school attendance, be sure to complete and submit the exemption form as soon as possible. Go to: cdphe.colorado.gov/exemptions-to-school-required-vaccines to fill out form. Please provide a copy of your students completed certificate to the school .
Questions? Reach out to the school health office—we’re here to help! 💬📞
Registro Escolar de Todos los Estudiantes – Distrito Escolar de Rocky Ford
Miércoles, 30 de julio de 2025
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cafetería de la escuela (entrada por la puerta de Estudiantes/Personal en el lado norte del edificio)
Tendremos personal disponible durante todo el día para ayudar a las familias con el proceso de registro en línea.
Todos los estudiantes deben estar registrados antes del primer día de clases, el 11 de agosto.
🏥 El Dr. Craig Ortega estará presente para realizar exámenes físicos deportivos a los estudiantes atletas.
También estarán presentes representantes de:
Child Development Services
Proyecto Small Town de Rocky Ford
Programa CATCH
¡Esperamos ver a todos nuestros estudiantes y familias mientras nos preparamos para un emocionante nuevo año escolar! 🎒📚
Miércoles, 30 de julio de 2025
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cafetería de la escuela (entrada por la puerta de Estudiantes/Personal en el lado norte del edificio)
Tendremos personal disponible durante todo el día para ayudar a las familias con el proceso de registro en línea.
Todos los estudiantes deben estar registrados antes del primer día de clases, el 11 de agosto.
🏥 El Dr. Craig Ortega estará presente para realizar exámenes físicos deportivos a los estudiantes atletas.
También estarán presentes representantes de:
Child Development Services
Proyecto Small Town de Rocky Ford
Programa CATCH
¡Esperamos ver a todos nuestros estudiantes y familias mientras nos preparamos para un emocionante nuevo año escolar! 🎒📚
Rocky Ford School District – All Student Registration
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
School Cafeteria (enter through the Student/Staff entrance on the north side)
Staff will be available throughout the day to assist families with the online registration process.
All students must be registered before the first day of school on August 11.
Dr. Craig Ortega will be on-site providing sports physicals for student-athletes.
You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with:
Child Development Services
Rocky Ford Small Town Project
CATCH Program
We look forward to seeing all our students and families as we prepare for an exciting new school year! 🎒📚
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
School Cafeteria (enter through the Student/Staff entrance on the north side)
Staff will be available throughout the day to assist families with the online registration process.
All students must be registered before the first day of school on August 11.
Dr. Craig Ortega will be on-site providing sports physicals for student-athletes.
You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with:
Child Development Services
Rocky Ford Small Town Project
CATCH Program
We look forward to seeing all our students and families as we prepare for an exciting new school year! 🎒📚
Back to School Information – Rocky Ford School District
Rocky Ford School District is excited to welcome students and families to a new school year!
📅 First Day of School:
Monday, August 11, 2025
📝 All-District Student Registration (Grades K-12):
Wednesday, July 30
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Rocky Ford School Cafeteria
To ensure your child is ready for the first day of school, all families are asked to attend registration to complete the necessary forms and updates for each student.
💻 Chromebook Checkout (Grades 7–12):
Available during registration
Fee: $30 per student
🏃♂️ Athletic Physicals:
Dr. Craig Ortega will be on-site during registration to provide sports physicals for students participating in athletics during the 2025–2026 school year.
School Supply Lists:
Supply lists for Kindergarten through 8th grade are available below to help families prepare for the upcoming year.
Academic Calendar:
The 2025–2026 academic calendar is also available below.
We are looking forward to a fantastic year - see you soon!
Rocky Ford School District is excited to welcome students and families to a new school year!
📅 First Day of School:
Monday, August 11, 2025
📝 All-District Student Registration (Grades K-12):
Wednesday, July 30
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Rocky Ford School Cafeteria
To ensure your child is ready for the first day of school, all families are asked to attend registration to complete the necessary forms and updates for each student.
💻 Chromebook Checkout (Grades 7–12):
Available during registration
Fee: $30 per student
🏃♂️ Athletic Physicals:
Dr. Craig Ortega will be on-site during registration to provide sports physicals for students participating in athletics during the 2025–2026 school year.
School Supply Lists:
Supply lists for Kindergarten through 8th grade are available below to help families prepare for the upcoming year.
Academic Calendar:
The 2025–2026 academic calendar is also available below.
We are looking forward to a fantastic year - see you soon!
Interested in Serving on the School Board?
BOCES is hosting a Board Member Recruitment Event on July 29 at 6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what it means to serve on a school board and how you can get involved.
Please see the attached flyer for more details.
We hope to see you there!
BOCES is hosting a Board Member Recruitment Event on July 29 at 6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what it means to serve on a school board and how you can get involved.
Please see the attached flyer for more details.
We hope to see you there!
Rocky Ford School District has the following classified positions open: Intensive Health Aide (2) and Special Education Aide at Rocky Ford Elementary. The following extra duty positions are available: Head High School Track Coach, High School Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach and Head Junior High Volleyball Coach. Click on the following link to apply online: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment