Rocky Ford School District

🎶🛏️ Support the Rocky Ford Jr/Sr High School Band! 🛏️🎶 Join us this Sunday, March 26 from 10 AM to 5 PM at the school’s auxiliary gym for our Mattress Fundraiser! 🛏️🎶 Looking for a new mattress? We’ve got a huge selection of top-quality options at great prices – and a portion of every sale supports our talented band students! 🎵 Don’t miss out on the chance to grab a great deal while helping our band program thrive! Share with family and friends and let’s make this a successful fundraiser! 📅 Date: Sunday, March 26 ⏰ Time: 10 AM – 5 PM 📍 Location: Rocky Ford School – Auxiliary Gym See you there! 🥁🎷🎺🎸

Make Your Summer Unforgettable! 🌟 Are you 16 or older and looking for a way to make a real impact? Become a volunteer camp counselor at People With Smiles Camp—a week-long camp in San Antonio, Texas, supporting individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome. ✨ Perks? If selected, your transportation is fully covered! ✈️🚌 Don't miss this chance to have fun, create lasting memories, and change lives. Check out the flyer for details and apply today! 💙

RF School had an incredible showing at the DI Regionals on March 8, with five Destination Imagination teams competing! Our middle school level teams dominated their division, earning first, second, and third place, while our senior-level teams secured first and third place. Congratulations to all our DI students—way to go, and best of luck at State! 🎉🏆

It was a thrilling day at RFJSHS! Leticia Garcia, senior at RFJSHS, officially signed with Lamar Community College to continue her softball career after graduation. A huge congratulations to Leticia and her family—we are so proud of you! 🎉🥎

🚨 Correction: AFTER PROM LOCATION UPDATE! 🚨 We’re excited for After Prom on Saturday, April 12, at 11:30 PM, but we want to make sure everyone has the correct details! The event will be held in the RFJSHS Cafeteria, NOT the Melon Dome. Everything else remains the same—games, prizes, food, music, and tons of fun! Help us spread the word so no one misses out. See you at After Prom in the Cafeteria! 🎉✨

🎉✨ AFTER PROM 2025 – A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! ✨🎉 Parents of RFJSHS students are thrilled to host After Prom on Saturday, April 12, starting at 11:30 PM in the Rocky Ford School cafeteria! After Prom is the perfect way for students to keep the celebration going in a safe, fun, and unforgettable environment! There will be games, prizes, food, music, and more—all designed to make the night just as amazing as the dance itself! Don’t miss out on this exciting tradition! Check out the attached flyers for all the details. See you there! 🎊💃🕺

Rocky Ford Elementary Literacy Night! 📚 On March 6, students and parents came together for a fun-filled Literacy Night! Families teamed up with teachers to engage in exciting activities that promote a love for reading and learning. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this event a success!

Our 5th graders recently took a hands-on journey into the world of finance, government, and community roles at Young AmeriTowne! From serving as Mayor and Police Officer to managing finances as Accountants, students stepped into real-world jobs, gaining valuable insights into how communities function. A fantastic learning experience they won’t forget!

**RFES**Class Picture Day is coming! Elementary student class picture day is Tuesday, March 25th. Flyers will be coming home soon with your student. You can also use the attached link to pre-order pictures. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office. Direct Ordering Link for Group Prepay: http://www.studio5portraits.preorderphotos.com/?AccessCode=D79MA3 Access Code: D79MA3

This week's Students of the Week at Rocky Ford Elementary are, back row: Silas Sosa, Aspen Brunt, Joseph Magdaleno, Dax Donelson, and Jayven Guana. Front row: Anavae Gutierrez, Caleb Grano, Latrelle Gallegos, Maleya Herrera-Arenas, and Oliver Suto.

📚✨ Community Leaders Inspiring Young Readers! ✨📚 Rocky Ford Elementary was honored to welcome Mayor Gurule, Councilman Barron, Stacy Milenski, and members of the Rocky Ford Police and Fire Departments as special guest readers during Read Across America Week! A huge thank you to our city officials and first responders for making this event so memorable! Your commitment to our students and their education is truly appreciated.

RFJSHS Newletter for the week of March 10. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Cyk4Iqt85XNBCYqSo-OHh8ceNb04HbW/view?usp=sharing

📚🎉 Dr. Seuss Day Fun! 🎩🐱 Check out this amazing group of staff and students who dressed up as their favorite Dr. Seuss characters in celebration of Read Across America Week! From the Cat in the Hat to Thing 1 and Thing 2, our school was filled with Seuss-tastic spirit! 📖✨

Rocky Ford School District is accepting applications for the following certified positions for the 2025-2026 school year: Blended Learning Teacher - RFJSHS; Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade - RF Elementary; Junior High Mathematics Teacher - RFJSHS; K-12 School Counselor - RF PK-12 School. For more information or to apply, click the following link: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment

🚧 Parking Update for Spring Break 🚧 Our northside parking lot will be re-striped during Spring Break and will be temporarily unavailable for parking. During this time, parking will be available in the east parking lot (off Meloneer Drive) for Spring Break only. Thank you for your cooperation! 🚗🎨 🚧 Actualización de Estacionamiento para las Vacaciones de Primavera 🚧 Nuestro estacionamiento del lado norte será repintado durante las vacaciones de primavera y estará temporalmente fuera de servicio. Durante este tiempo, el estacionamiento estará disponible en el lote del lado este (salida por Meloneer Drive) solo durante las vacaciones de primavera. ¡Gracias por su cooperación! 🚗🎨

🚦 Safety Reminder: Stop Sign at Parking Lot Exit 🚦 As you exit our parking lot onto Meloneer Drive, please come to a complete stop at the stop sign and check for pedestrians and other vehicles before turning. With the warmer weather, more students are walking to and from school, and we want to keep everyone safe. Thank you for driving with care and helping protect our school community! ❤️🚸

The BOE meeting held on March 4, 2025 can be viewed using the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y_dlWhLTYilYcBhGyCysHLkntRPiSd1v/view?usp=sharing

Rocky Ford School District is accepting applications for the following certified positions for the 2025-2026 school year: Business Teacher - RFJSHS Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade - RF Elementary Junior High Mathematics Teacher - RFJSHS K-12 School Counselor - RF PK-12 School For more information or to apply, click the following link: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/page/employment

Spaghetti for a Cause! Join us for a delicious Spaghetti Dinner and support the RFJSHS Marching Band! 🎺🥁 📅 Wednesday, March 5 ⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 RF School Cafeteria 💲 Only $5 per plate! Enjoy a hearty meal while helping our talented musicians hit all the right notes! Bring your family and friends —we can’t wait to see you there! ¡Espaguetis por una Causa! ¡Únete a nosotros para una deliciosa Cena de Espaguetis y apoya a la Banda de Marcha de RFJSHS! 🎺🥁 📅 Miércoles, 5 de marzo ⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Cafetería de la Escuela RF 💲 ¡Solo $5 por plato! Disfruta de una rica comida mientras ayudas a nuestros talentosos músicos a seguir tocando las mejores notas. ¡Trae a tu familia y amigos —te esperamos!

The BOE meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 4 at 7:00pm can be viewed using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83816950478?pwd=9gq8W0Rhs9Fc3AZReKbbXK0VG3MDRM.1