Rocky Ford Schools Newsletter

School Community Partnership Council

Are you interested in participating in conversations about policies and practices at the school -for example, upcoming cell phone and dress code changes? Learn more about our new School Community Partnership Council! We are inviting parents, community members, students, and staff. Contact the school - we would love to tell you all about it!! OR, join us March 4, 2026 @ 6:00pm in the cafeteria! We will have an interpreter available to support our conversations. Hope to see you there!

Attendance Matters Challenge

Yahoo!! Students won the first week's challenge with an average attendance rate over 90% - beating the teachers. Way to go, students!! They were ALL rewarded with rice-crispie treats.

This week, the challenge is between classrooms! Elementary School will be judged by home-room attendance. Jr/Sr High School will be judged by MiCap Classroom attendance.

Let's have some fun during this challenge.

On WEDNESDAY, 2/11 - wear all pink or red!!

Click on the "School Lunch" image to see the full menu options!!

We are hoping to expand this section soon! We want to share highlights from the past week.

Did you know???

Too much screen time can literally change how young brains develop, affecting language, focus, and problem-solving.
Screens can crowd out what kids’ brains need most: real conversation, play, movement, and human connection.
Heavy screen use has been linked to weaker learning skills and attention, even in early elementary years.
Screens before bed disrupt sleep, which is critical for growth, behavior, and emotional regulation.

To read the full article, click on the picture above.

School Day Hours:

The school day starts at 7:40a. The tardy bell rings at 7:45a.

The school day ends at 4:00p.

These times are for both Rocky Ford Elementary and Rocky Ford Jr/Sr High School

Protective Covers for Chromebooks

All student-issued Chromebooks now include a protective outer shell designed to reduce damage to the device. This protective cover is required and is part of the Chromebook insurance plan. If a student removes the protective cover, the insurance coverage is voided. In the event that damage occurs while the cover has been removed, parents/guardians may be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement. Please talk with your student about the importance of keeping the protective cover on their Chromebook at all times. Your support helps us ensure devices remain in good condition for student learning.