Rocky Mountain is a school dedicated to educating every student who walks into our doors. It is extremely important to us that each student leaves our school ready for everything that is ahead of them. In addition to a comprehensive, rigorous curriculum aimed at meeting Colorado Content Standards, we have a number of programs and interventions in place for students who need additional support. Combined with a strong instructional staff, caring support personnel, and an engaging, focused environment, these things help us ensure the success for all of our students. This website is designed especially for you. Key and important information is always readily available at your fingertips. Please take time to browse thru our website and stay informed of upcoming school programs and activities

The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives. ~Robert Maynard Hutchins

General Information

Weather Info - This is the website we currently use to determine indoor or outdoor recess. If the temperature feels like 20 degrees or below the students will have indoor recess.
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/80501?lswe=80501&lwsa=WeatherLocalUndeclared

From the Health Office - Remember, if your child is sick and will not be able to attend school or is going to be tardy, please call our office at: (303)772-6750. Please call the office and have your child stop by to pick up a tardy slip when they arrive at school late. Also, pleasure be sure to call the school if your chld will be out will.

School Hours - Rocky Mountain Elementary begins at 8:55 a.m. for our K through 5th grade students. This means, the first bell will ring at 8:50 a.m. and children will line up and enter their classroom at that time. At 8:55, the second bell will ring and class instruction will begin. Students will be considered tardy if they arrive after the second bell. Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. Please call if you have any questions.If you have a change in plans for the day, please call the office and we will get a message to your student. If someone other than a parent or guardian will be picking up your student, please send a note to the teacher/office - or call!

Traffic - Please be careful as you drop your child(ren) off for school. Use caution for the safety of all our students! Be observant and use caution on East 5th Avenue. We have many students and parents who cross this road to get to school. Please obey all traffic laws when on East 5th Avenue. Also, those who walk or ride bikes are asked to cross only at crosswalks. Students who ride bikes, scooters and roller bladers are asked to dismount when on school property. This will help us to continue to assure the safety of our students. Cars should not be parked in the DROP OFF ZONE. If you need to park, please use the parking lot. Thank you for your help and cooperation.