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STOP!!! Rocky Ford Head Start is back in session and that means Bus Driver Steve and his bus are out and about! We want to remind our great community that child safety is number 1 on our priority list and we ask that it be your priority too! If you see the stop sign, make sure you stop to let our kiddos safely get to school and home. Thank you!
Children in Ms. Kim's and Ms. Sandra's class at Rocky Ford CDS have been busy learning about emotions. They colored these monsters, characters from a book about feelings!
We still have Head Start Preschool slots open in Manzanola. If you would consider sending your child to the Manzanola Head Start Center, with transportation provided to and from Rocky Ford, please call Cristina at 719-384-3160.
Families and Staff, please see the attached letter. Grief support will be available at Grand Valley on Tuesday, May 21. https://5il.co/2m4zu
Rocky Ford Grand Valley end of year celebrations for all three classrooms will be rescheduled to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Rocky Ford Jr/Sr High School gym. Thank you.
We are deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in our community and the loss of Amari Galan. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, first responders, and all those affected by this devastating event.
To offer support during this difficult time, Equine Elegance is providing Equine Assisted Learning services to any first responders, family members, friends, and staff members in need. We hope to help you find comfort and healing through our program.
Please contact Arianna at 719-241-0014 or Jordan at 719-928-2577 to learn more or to schedule a session.
With heartfelt condolences, Equine Elegance LLC
Due to recent circumstances, both Rocky Ford centers will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 20.
Here is the early release bus schedule for Rocky Ford Grand Valley.
Rocky Ford CDS: Parent we will have early release on 10/19 and 10/26. Services on these days will end at 12:00pm. Bus schedules will be sent out on Thursday 10/12.
Rocky Ford Head Start Grand Valley: Parents here is the bus schedule for this year. Keep in mind this is the first week and changes may occur. We ask that you be on time and respectful of everyone's time and schedules. See you Monday!
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Rocky Ford CDS Head Start
Parent Orientation Dates and times this week.
This is a required parent meeting that needs to be completed prior to your child starting school.
Location 19717 HWY 10, Rocky Ford Co 81067
Tuesday August 15, 2023 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday August 17, 2023 @ 10:00am-12:00pm.
Please give us a call if you have any questions.
719-384-3160
First Day of school is August 21st!
If you would like to learn more about Head Start and Universal Preschool, stop by and see Briana (pictured here) and Cristina at Jefferson in Rocky Ford until 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) and from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Families, welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year! Please see this letter from Center Manager Cristina Ramos
Attention Rocky Ford CDS families: The Annex and Grand Valley have received results for lead testing in drinking water fixtures. Parents will receive letters in the mail. Click on this link to learn more about the results from each center. https://www.cdsheadstart.com/o/rfhs
Rocky Ford Head Start will be enrolling children for the 2023-2024 school year on Tuesday. You can also learn about and register for Universal Preschool (UPK).
Attention CDS families: Rocky Ford Grand Valley is on a two-hour delay today, April 13, due to water issues beyond our control. We will update families as soon as we can if we determine additional delays or closures. Thank you
Young at Heart Dental recently visited with Otero College Child Development Services students in Rocky Ford. Staff shared dental tips with children and discussed the importance of brushing teeth!
Rocky Ford Otero College CDS Head Start centers (Grand Valley and Annex) are on a two-hour delay this morning, February 23. Children should begin arriving at 9:45. Staff should report as normal using caution.
Rocky Ford Grand Valley will be releasing at 1pm today due to a broken water line. The bus will provide transportation to take children home. If you have questions please call the center at 719-384-3160.
Join us Thursday in Rocky Ford to learn about free preschool!