Last semester, The Sopris Sun interviewed Joel Hathaway, the executive director of schools for Roaring Fork School District (RFSD). The purpose of the interview was to find out more about the average number of school fights that occur. Hathaway stated that there is not necessarily data accounting for the exact number of school fights and […]
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RFSD announces superintendent finalists
The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education met online on Feb. 27 for a special meeting with one action item on the agenda: to approve finalists for the district superintendent position. They are current RFSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Anna Cole, Aspen School District Assistant Superintendent Tharyn Mulberry and Brush School District RE-2J Superintendent […]
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El distrito escolar de Roaring Fork introducirá perros detectores de drogas
El personal del distrito escolar de Roaring Fork (RFSD) tiene previsto introducir perros detectores de drogas en sus planteles escolares a partir de esta primavera, al observar un aumento en la evidencia del consumo de drogas entre los estudiantes, con base en “acciones disciplinarias y datos cualitativos”. El 7 de febrero, la superintendente interina Anna […]
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Schools Report: RFSD purchases home for future superintendents
During the regularly scheduled Feb. 6 Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education meeting, a resolution was unanimously passed to purchase a home for future superintendents. The $1.226 million single-family, end-unit townhome is located in the Crystal Bluffs area of Carbondale’s River Valley Ranch and was built in 2001. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is […]
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Roaring Fork Schools tackles student substance use
The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) has prioritized addressing students’ use of alcohol and drugs by seeking input from parents and local nonprofit organizations on what is a growing and concerning trend across the country.A drug and alcohol community session, facilitated by Roaring Fork schools, took place the evening of Jan. 18 at Basalt High […]
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School District introduces ‘delayed start’ option
Editor’s note: Gus Richardson is a student at Roaring Fork High School. Thursday, Jan. 18, marked Roaring Fork School District’s (RFSD) first attempt at implementing its new “delayed start” protocol, intended for days when there are hazardous road conditions but that aren’t dreadful enough to call a snow day.The idea is for RFSD to have […]
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School district seeks input on various topics
If you’re keen on understanding the importance of parent involvement in Roaring Fork School matters, there are various avenues for you to explore. After the October resignation of former Superintendent Dr. Jesús Rodríguez, a superintendent search hopes to have final candidates announced by March 18. A July 1 start date is slated for the new […]
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Sponsorships help CO nonprofit gift bikes to local second graders
Promotion by Lori Davis Wish for Wheels Wish for Wheels began partnering with companies and organizations in 2004 to empower second graders at Title I elementary schools with the gift of a new bike and helmet. Beginning with 68 children in 2004, the Denver-based nonprofit, Wish for Wheels (WFW), has been part of building and giving […]
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Election results, 2023
On election night, Carbondale Beer Works hosted a watch-party with Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) board candidates Jasmin Ramirez, Betsy After and Lindsay DeFrates in attendance. Ramirez ran unopposed for a second term for District D. Betsy After sought the District B seat and Lindsay DeFrates ran for District C. When the first vote totals […]
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RFSD goes back to the drawing board following superintendent’s resignation
On Oct. 25, at a regularly scheduled meeting, the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Jesús Rodríguez. The resignation agreement includes a clause for the school district to pay Rodríguez a $144,182.43 lump sum no later than two weeks after his Oct. 23 resignation […]