Red Ribbon Week Fun at Rocky Ford Schools!
As part of our Red Ribbon Week activities, students took on a fun challenge — a Duck Hunt! 🦆
Red Ribbon rubber duckies were hidden throughout the school, and students searched high and low to collect as many as they could. At the end of the day, the student from each school with the most ducks won a prize!
Check out the photos below to see our lucky prize winners!
¡Diversión de la Semana del Listón Rojo en las Escuelas de Rocky Ford!
Como parte de las actividades de la Semana del Listón Rojo, los estudiantes participaron en un divertido ¡Cacería de Patitos! 🦆
Se escondieron patitos de goma con el tema del Listón Rojo por toda la escuela, y los estudiantes los buscaron durante el día. Al final del día, el estudiante de cada escuela que reunió más patitos ganó un premio.
¡Mira las fotos a continuación para ver a nuestros ganadores!
As part of our Red Ribbon Week activities, students took on a fun challenge — a Duck Hunt! 🦆
Red Ribbon rubber duckies were hidden throughout the school, and students searched high and low to collect as many as they could. At the end of the day, the student from each school with the most ducks won a prize!
Check out the photos below to see our lucky prize winners!
¡Diversión de la Semana del Listón Rojo en las Escuelas de Rocky Ford!
Como parte de las actividades de la Semana del Listón Rojo, los estudiantes participaron en un divertido ¡Cacería de Patitos! 🦆
Se escondieron patitos de goma con el tema del Listón Rojo por toda la escuela, y los estudiantes los buscaron durante el día. Al final del día, el estudiante de cada escuela que reunió más patitos ganó un premio.
¡Mira las fotos a continuación para ver a nuestros ganadores!
Rocky Ford School District is accepting applications for:
🏀 Head HS Boys Basketball Coach
🏃 Head HS Track Coach
🚌 Bus Route Driver
Apply online here: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment
🏀 Head HS Boys Basketball Coach
🏃 Head HS Track Coach
🚌 Bus Route Driver
Apply online here: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment
🥎 Congratulations to Meloneer Softball pitcher Alexis (Lexi) Baca! 🥎
Lexi has been selected All-State in Softball by the Colorado Coaches of Girls’ Sports!
She’ll take the field in the All-State Softball Game on November 2, 2025, in Arvada.
Your Meloneer family is so proud of you! ❤️💛🥎
Lexi has been selected All-State in Softball by the Colorado Coaches of Girls’ Sports!
She’ll take the field in the All-State Softball Game on November 2, 2025, in Arvada.
Your Meloneer family is so proud of you! ❤️💛🥎
🌟 Rocky Ford Junior Senior High School is looking for local business partners ! 🌟
On Thursday, November 6th, our 11th-grade students will participate in a Job Shadow Day — an opportunity for them to explore real-world careers, connect classroom learning to future goals, and experience what it’s like to be part of our incredible local workforce.
We’re inviting local businesses and professionals to host a student for either a partial or full day. Whether you can share an hour or the whole day, your participation makes a difference!
If you’re interested in hosting a student, please complete our quick Google Form at the link below (or scan the QR code on the flyer).
📅 Please respond by Monday, November 3rd, so students have time to contact you and complete their required permission forms.
👉 https://forms.gle/z6uq8txCKbtJk6Jt9
Thank you for helping our students discover their passions and plan for their futures — while celebrating the fantastic businesses that make Rocky Ford strong! 💼💪
On Thursday, November 6th, our 11th-grade students will participate in a Job Shadow Day — an opportunity for them to explore real-world careers, connect classroom learning to future goals, and experience what it’s like to be part of our incredible local workforce.
We’re inviting local businesses and professionals to host a student for either a partial or full day. Whether you can share an hour or the whole day, your participation makes a difference!
If you’re interested in hosting a student, please complete our quick Google Form at the link below (or scan the QR code on the flyer).
📅 Please respond by Monday, November 3rd, so students have time to contact you and complete their required permission forms.
👉 https://forms.gle/z6uq8txCKbtJk6Jt9
Thank you for helping our students discover their passions and plan for their futures — while celebrating the fantastic businesses that make Rocky Ford strong! 💼💪
❤️💛 A Meloneer Sunrise! ❤️💛
The morning sky over Rocky Ford School was glowing red and gold — the perfect way to start another great day as a Meloneer!
❤️💛 ¡Un amanecer Meloneer! ❤️💛
El cielo de esta mañana sobre la Escuela de Rocky Ford brillaba en rojo y dorado — ¡la manera perfecta de comenzar otro gran día como Meloneer!
The morning sky over Rocky Ford School was glowing red and gold — the perfect way to start another great day as a Meloneer!
❤️💛 ¡Un amanecer Meloneer! ❤️💛
El cielo de esta mañana sobre la Escuela de Rocky Ford brillaba en rojo y dorado — ¡la manera perfecta de comenzar otro gran día como Meloneer!
Rocky Ford Schools kicked off Red Ribbon Week with a powerful assembly!
Students came together to celebrate making healthy choices and living drug-free lives.
Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide campaign that encourages students to take a stand against drugs and make positive choices for a healthy future.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event fun, engaging, and meaningful for our students!
Students came together to celebrate making healthy choices and living drug-free lives.
Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide campaign that encourages students to take a stand against drugs and make positive choices for a healthy future.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event fun, engaging, and meaningful for our students!
💚 Discover the Magic of Girl Scouts! 💚
Girls in grades K–12, you’re invited to an informational meeting to learn how Girl Scouts builds confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships!
📅 Monday, November 3
🕠 5:30–6:30pm
📍 Rocky Ford School Cafeteria
Don’t miss out on the fun — check the flyer for all the details!
💚 ¡Descubre la magia de las Girl Scouts! 💚
¡Niñas de K a 12° grado, están invitadas a una reunión informativa para aprender cómo las Girl Scouts ayudan a desarrollar confianza, liderazgo y amistades para toda la vida!
📅 Lunes, 3 de noviembre
🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Cafetería de la Escuela de Rocky Ford
¡No te pierdas la diversión! Consulta el folleto para más información. 💚
Girls in grades K–12, you’re invited to an informational meeting to learn how Girl Scouts builds confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships!
📅 Monday, November 3
🕠 5:30–6:30pm
📍 Rocky Ford School Cafeteria
Don’t miss out on the fun — check the flyer for all the details!
💚 ¡Descubre la magia de las Girl Scouts! 💚
¡Niñas de K a 12° grado, están invitadas a una reunión informativa para aprender cómo las Girl Scouts ayudan a desarrollar confianza, liderazgo y amistades para toda la vida!
📅 Lunes, 3 de noviembre
🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Cafetería de la Escuela de Rocky Ford
¡No te pierdas la diversión! Consulta el folleto para más información. 💚
RFJSHS will host a Financial Aid Night for seniors and parents tonight, October 29, 5–7 p.m. in the cafeteria. See the attached flyer for details and required documents.
Picture retakes are on October 30, 2025 at 8:00am. If you wish for your picture packet to be replaced, you MUST return the packet in its entirety. Order forms will be available on picture day.
Rocky Ford Schools Newsletter for the week of Oct. 27, 2025
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZgU81zSgsJ_tqj7ZzTwvZ-00_02l0lr_/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZgU81zSgsJ_tqj7ZzTwvZ-00_02l0lr_/view?usp=sharing
Next week, Rocky Ford K-12 School will celebrate Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide event that promotes living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
We’ve got themed dress-up days, fun activities, and even a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog!
See the attached flyer for each day’s theme and join the fun!
We’ve got themed dress-up days, fun activities, and even a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog!
See the attached flyer for each day’s theme and join the fun!
🎵 Join us for Breakfast with the Band!
The Rocky Ford Marching Band invites you to enjoy a delicious breakfast on Saturday, October 25 at 9:00 a.m. in support of our talented musicians!
The menu includes biscuits and gravy, donuts, and juice — all for just $5 per person.
Come enjoy great food, great music, and great company! 🎵
🎵 ¡Acompáñanos en el Desayuno con la Banda!
La Banda de Marcha de Rocky Ford te invita a disfrutar de un delicioso desayuno el sábado 25 de octubre a las 9:00 a.m. para apoyar a nuestros talentosos músicos.
El menú incluye galletas con salsa, donas y jugo, todo por solo $5 por persona.
¡Ven a disfrutar de buena comida, buena música y excelente compañía! 🎵
The Rocky Ford Marching Band invites you to enjoy a delicious breakfast on Saturday, October 25 at 9:00 a.m. in support of our talented musicians!
The menu includes biscuits and gravy, donuts, and juice — all for just $5 per person.
Come enjoy great food, great music, and great company! 🎵
🎵 ¡Acompáñanos en el Desayuno con la Banda!
La Banda de Marcha de Rocky Ford te invita a disfrutar de un delicioso desayuno el sábado 25 de octubre a las 9:00 a.m. para apoyar a nuestros talentosos músicos.
El menú incluye galletas con salsa, donas y jugo, todo por solo $5 por persona.
¡Ven a disfrutar de buena comida, buena música y excelente compañía! 🎵
Last night, Rocky Ford School hosted an exciting STEM Night for K–12 students and their families! It was a wonderful evening filled with hands-on learning and fun for all.
¡Anoche, Rocky Ford School organizó una emocionante Noche STEM para los estudiantes de K–12 y sus familias! Fue una velada maravillosa llena de aprendizaje práctico y diversión para todos.
¡Anoche, Rocky Ford School organizó una emocionante Noche STEM para los estudiantes de K–12 y sus familias! Fue una velada maravillosa llena de aprendizaje práctico y diversión para todos.
Congratulations to our Students of the Week for being great listeners!
Front row (L–R): Arabella Romero, Ariana Pizano, Erick Perez-Garcia, Sofia Freidenberger, Anastansia Ochoa
Back row (L–R): Elissa Maya, Laura Perez-Garcia, Joe Sandoval, Fabian Lamas-Padilla
¡Felicitaciones a nuestros Estudiantes de la Semana por ser excelentes oyentes!
Fila delantera (de izquierda a derecha): Arabella Romero, Ariana Pizano, Erick Perez-Garcia, Sofia Freidenberger, Anastansia Ochoa
Fila trasera (de izquierda a derecha): Elissa Maya, Laura Perez-Garcia, Joe Sandoval, Fabian Lamas-Padilla
Front row (L–R): Arabella Romero, Ariana Pizano, Erick Perez-Garcia, Sofia Freidenberger, Anastansia Ochoa
Back row (L–R): Elissa Maya, Laura Perez-Garcia, Joe Sandoval, Fabian Lamas-Padilla
¡Felicitaciones a nuestros Estudiantes de la Semana por ser excelentes oyentes!
Fila delantera (de izquierda a derecha): Arabella Romero, Ariana Pizano, Erick Perez-Garcia, Sofia Freidenberger, Anastansia Ochoa
Fila trasera (de izquierda a derecha): Elissa Maya, Laura Perez-Garcia, Joe Sandoval, Fabian Lamas-Padilla
Parents: School picture retakes will be on Thursday, October 30, not Thursday, October 23 as previously announced.
Padres: Las repeticiones de las fotos escolares serán el jueves 30 de octubre, no el jueves 23 de octubre como se anunció anteriormente.
Padres: Las repeticiones de las fotos escolares serán el jueves 30 de octubre, no el jueves 23 de octubre como se anunció anteriormente.
RFJSHS will host a Financial Aid Night for seniors and parents on Wednesday, October 29, 5–7 p.m. in the cafeteria. See the attached flyer for details and required documents.
Get Ready for a Night of Discovery!
STEM Night is coming to Rocky Ford School!
Join us for an evening full of hands-on science, fun experiments, and amazing demonstrations designed for K–12 students and their families. Explore, learn, and be inspired together!
Tuesday, October 21
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Rocky Ford School Cafeteria
Bring your curiosity and get ready for an unforgettable night of STEM fun!
Check out the flyer below for more details.
STEM Night is coming to Rocky Ford School!
Join us for an evening full of hands-on science, fun experiments, and amazing demonstrations designed for K–12 students and their families. Explore, learn, and be inspired together!
Tuesday, October 21
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Rocky Ford School Cafeteria
Bring your curiosity and get ready for an unforgettable night of STEM fun!
Check out the flyer below for more details.
Science, sparks, and smiles!
Join us for CSU’s Little Shop of Physics STEM Night at Rocky Ford School tomorrow, October 21.
It’s a hands-on science adventure for all ages — families welcome!
Click on the link below for more information..
¡Ciencia, chispas y sonrisas!
Acompáñanos en la Noche STEM del Little Shop of Physics de CSU en la Escuela de Rocky Ford mañana el 21 de octubre.
¡Será una aventura práctica de ciencia para todas las edades — familias bienvenidas!
Haz clic en el enlace de abajo para obtener más información.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG1DIvxBs0/ILbNQ4A1rFmyoBJ43jxgAw/watch?utm_content=DAG1DIvxBs0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=ha45e250cd2
Join us for CSU’s Little Shop of Physics STEM Night at Rocky Ford School tomorrow, October 21.
It’s a hands-on science adventure for all ages — families welcome!
Click on the link below for more information..
¡Ciencia, chispas y sonrisas!
Acompáñanos en la Noche STEM del Little Shop of Physics de CSU en la Escuela de Rocky Ford mañana el 21 de octubre.
¡Será una aventura práctica de ciencia para todas las edades — familias bienvenidas!
Haz clic en el enlace de abajo para obtener más información.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG1DIvxBs0/ILbNQ4A1rFmyoBJ43jxgAw/watch?utm_content=DAG1DIvxBs0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=ha45e250cd2
RF Schools Newsletter for the week of Oct. 20. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vOsYsJHMsOReiJhfIXLCNShPFCZWD8s2/view?usp=sharing
Help Shape School Meals at Rocky Ford School District!
At Rocky Ford School District, we’re always working to improve the meals we serve to students. That’s
why we’re excited to partner with Chartwells K12 on the School Meals Report Card. This nationwide
survey gives students, parents, families, and staff the chance to share feedback on school meals.
The survey only takes a few minutes and is completely anonymous with no identifying information
collected. It will be open from October 13 to November 7.
Take the survey now, and let’s work together to make school meals even better!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMRC2025
At Rocky Ford School District, we’re always working to improve the meals we serve to students. That’s
why we’re excited to partner with Chartwells K12 on the School Meals Report Card. This nationwide
survey gives students, parents, families, and staff the chance to share feedback on school meals.
The survey only takes a few minutes and is completely anonymous with no identifying information
collected. It will be open from October 13 to November 7.
Take the survey now, and let’s work together to make school meals even better!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMRC2025