Ruch Outdoor Community School

Ruch offers families a special, unique and ‘less traveled’ educational experience different from the mainstream practices employed in public education.

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and it has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost

Could it be that Robert Frost was speaking about Ruch Community School when he wrote this? Perhaps not, but it definitely resembles that of Ruch Community School’s mission to offer families a special, unique and ‘less traveled’ educational experience different from the mainstre

am practices employed in public education. With a place/community based focus, students are engaged in a hands-on, real world education that is made possible with the help from the community and the philosophy that becoming a contributing citizen means that their studies should include skills and practices that are applicable outside of school. With a 97% attendance rate, students in pre-school through 8th grade are finding that attending Ruch School – has made all the difference! MISSION STATEMENT:

Ruch Elementary School is committed to creating and maintaining a learning environment
that provides each individual the opportunity to excel academically, socially, physically, and emotionally. In partnership with the community, we will guide students toward lifelong success and responsible citizenship. WE BELIEVE:

1) All people can learn, given an opportunity and the appropriate environment
2) High expectations motivate learners to achieve their personal best
3) All people have unique talents and abilities and are worthy of respect
4) Students are responsible for their behavior and academic efforts
5) All people in the community contribute to the success of the school
6) Learning and performance are enhanced by positive self-esteem
7) Quality education encourages lifelong learning
8) The four components of literacy-reading, writing, listening and speaking are foundational to learning
9) Respectful attitudes foster good citizenship and school pride
10) Teamwork is essential in pursuit of educational goals

MOTTO:

Proud to be a Responsible Individual Dedicated to Excellence (PRIDE)

MASCOT:

Cougar

SCHOOL COLORS:

Navy Blue and Neon Orange

SCHOOL WEEK:

We operate on a 4 Day School Week ~ Tuesday through Friday ~ We have no school on Mondays unless there is a noted exception. GRADES:

Preschool through 8th Grades

ENROLLMENT:

203

STAFF:

19

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION:

Students who live one mile or more from school are bussed to and from school. Children who live less than one mile from school walk or are transported by car unless it requires them to cross Hwy 238. HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AREAS:

After finishing eighth grade, Ruch students attend South Medford High School.

06/16/2026

Families and Community,

ALL STUDENTS, NEW OR RETURNING, NEED TO HAVE THIS PROCESS COMPLETED.

Through the online registration process, you will be able to update or verify information for your currently enrolled students or enroll new students into the Medford School District.

Each year, this system is used to verify your child’s existing enrollment information.

You will need a ParentVUE ( https://or-med-psv.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login.aspxaccount ) to do this.

If you do not have your ParentVUE account login information, you can select 'Forgot Password.'
If you have not activated your ParentVUE account for your current MSD student, you will need an activation key. Contact your student's school for this activation key or check your email for an email from ParentVUE.

If you are having trouble accessing your ParentVUE, please call 541-842-3850 (until June 26).

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05/05/2026

The Ruch Outdoor Community School PTO hosts an annual auction that benefits students and their learning opportunities. This is the 20th year of the auction. Some of the funds help support Katie Walker teaching art lessons and White Oak Farm facilitating our garden activities. Other more unseen things are the extras the classrooms provide, such as the books making our second grades students published authors. These are just a few of the items the auction helps provide, plus it is a super fun kid free evening!
Please see the attached invite if you would like to attend.

04/22/2026

🌼 Join us for a fun-filled evening at our ROCS Art & Wellness Fair & Book Fair! 📚🎨
Thursday, April 23rd
5:00pm-6:30pm
There will also be a performance from our middle school band at 5:30pm
🍦 Plus, enjoy delicious treats from Cruisers Ice Cream Parlor, available for purchase.
This is a great opportunity to celebrate creativity, wellness, and our school community together. We hope to see you there!

04/10/2026

Last day for donations! Online or in person!
The time is near for our annual Jog A Thon on Wednesday, April 22. This year we are having a color run!!! Please be sure to send your child in clothing that you are good having colors added too. White shirts are BEST!!! If you have any questions, feel free to call 541-842-3850. All friends and family can donate using the QR code below or by clicking here: https://or-medford-lite.intouchreceipting.com/RuchJogAThon. The QR code has a space to designate who the donation should be credited to.
Update: Our credit system does NOT take American Express

04/08/2026

Don't forget! Today is the day!!! Please call the school if you have not done so. We love to be prepared for all the kids!

Coming soon!

Ruch Outdoor Community School’s Kindergarten Launch

Join us, Future Cougar Families!

Will your child be five years old by September 1, 2026? It’s time to launch them into kindergarten! Please join us for Kindergarten Launch on Wednesday, April 8th, from 4:00 pm -5:00 pm at Ruch Outdoor Community School. .

This night is for parents and future Kinder students, so we encourage parents to bring your child for their experience! You will also need to bring your child’s immunization records, birth certificate, and proof of address to register. If you are unsure which school your child should attend, click https://app.guidek12.com/medfordor/school_search/current/ to enter your address and our school finder will tell you!

Kindergarten Launch is a special event for us as it’s our first interaction with the future faces of our school.

At Kindergarten Launch, you will:

*Complete an Intent to Enroll for Kindergarten
*Meet school staff and get your questions answered
*Go on a school tour and learn about schedules
*Kids will go on a scavenger hunt
*Transportation procedures
*How to volunteer
And much more!

We look forward to meeting you and your child!

Ryan King
Principal
Ruch Outdoor Community
Please call 541-842-3850 to let us know you will be attending!

04/02/2026

As many of you have seen, our nature park has lost many trees in the last few years and thankfully Pacific Power has sponsored this replanting. Come for an hour or all three hours. Help will not be turned away!

03/05/2026

02/25/2026

Save the date!!! March 3, 2026!
Can't wait to read the ROCS Foot Book!

02/07/2026

Next week 2/10 through 2/13 is spirit week!

01/20/2026

Save the date!!! Friday, February 13, 2026.

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Location

Jacksonville

Website

https://ruch.medford.k12.or.us/

Address

156 Upper Applegate Road
Jacksonville, OR
97530

Opening Hours

Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm

Ruch Outdoor Community School

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