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

Let the challenges continue!! Now it's between the grade-levels!!

Let's have some fun during this challenge.

This week, students are allowed to wear pajamas on Wednesday. OR students can participate in the dress-up day for FFA which is dressing like their favorite farm animal. Have fun!!

Food For America

This week, our Jr/Sr High FFA students will also be sharing lessons with our Elementary students! The goal is to share and learn about agriculture's role in daily life through fun interactive activities.

Science Fair

Grade 9-12 Level - Major Awards

1st Place - ACALIA BACA

Research Title: Self-Heimlich Force Analysis

Additional Awards:

* Regeneron Biomedical Science Award - with a cash prize of $375

* Award for American Statistical Association Colorado/Wyoming Chapter

* Otero Math Outstanding Project - with a cash prize of $25

* State Qualifier - will advance to the Colorado State Science Fair on April 9-11 at CSU Ft. Collins

3rd Place - JOAQUIN ROMERO

Research Title: Food Waste Bioplastics

Additional Award:

* Award for American Statistical Association Colorado/Wyoming Chapter

Special Awards:

1st Place, Colorado Chapter Soil and Water Conservation Society Award

Fernanda Pastor Sepulveda

Research Title: Worms Flee Toxins - with a cash gift of $30

Additional Award: Otero Animal Science Outstanding Project

Otero Chemistry Outstanding Project

Johnny Nettik

Research Title: Save Your C

Grade 6-8 Level - Major Award

3rd Place - Kellen McClure

Research Title: Effects of Prolonged Screen Use

Additional Award: American Psychological Association Award

These achievements reflect the hard work, dedication, and scientific curiosity of our student-scientists. It is also my honor to have served as their mentor throughout this journey.

State Champion

Omar Ocana

(picture by Daniel Chapparo)

4th place - Julius Martinez

2nd place - Emilio Vallejos

6th place - Tyler Ferenbach

TEAM PLACE - 3rd.

Other state qualifiers put in an amazing effort! Great job Eliseo Jaramillo, Jacob Baca, Marcos Villegas, and Cayson VanDyk.

Great job boys!!

8th grade Job Shadowing

Our 8th grade students have a great opportunity to shadow individuals in our community and learn about a variety of jobs. In order to participate, students are required to have a permission slip. This has been shared with students, but, just in case - here is the link.

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.

This week, we have shared a video. Please click on the photo above to watch.

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.