RRSD Summer School 2025

The Rogue River School District’s 2025 Summer School program offers a free, three-week learning experience for students from incoming kindergarteners to graduating seniors. Two of our district campuses are being utilized for this year's programming: Rogue River Elementary School and South Valley Academy.

At every grade level, students receive high-quality instruction from our own Rogue River School District educators, with a focus on strengthening literacy through hands-on, engaging learning experiences.

In addition to classroom instruction, elementary and middle school students (grades 1–8) enjoy daily enrichment activities led by our trusted community partners, including Rogue Valley Farm to School and Talent Maker City. High school students participate in literacy-rich, project-based courses designed and taught by RRSD teachers.

With a powerful blend of academics and creative exploration, our summer school program fosters growth, confidence, and a love of learning for every student.

Monday-Thursday

Incoming Kinder: 8:00am-12:00pm

Grades 1-12: 8:00am-2:40pm

Locations:

K-8: Rogue River Elementary School (East and West)

9-12: South Valley Academy

Program Coordinators:

• Districtwide Support: Jennifer Parks
• Kindergarten JumpStart: Stephanie Finch (Head Start)
• Grades 1-6: Cheri Meier
• Grades 7-12: Sarah Wicks

Teachers:

• Kindergarten JumpStart: Judy Kuehl (Head Start)
• 1/2: Kelsey Casey
• 3/4: Megan Bless
• 5/6: Halle Brandenberg
• Ignite: Junior High Summer Enrichment: Sarah Wicks
• Algebra Readiness: London Ellis
• Enviornmental Biology: Christine Renfrew
• Academic Literacy and Communication: Anah Woo
• Special Education: Cerita DeBerry

Instructional Assistants:

• Joan Carter (RRES)
• Ana Ensey (RRES)
• Cody McColpin (RRES)
• Joel Peterson (RRES)
• Olivia Holder (7/8 at RRES)
• Nena Meyers (SVA campus: supporting Edgenuity courses)

• RRES Campus: Sharon Cort (beginning Wednesday, 7/30)
• RRES Campus (Substitute on Monday and Tuesday, 7/28 and 7/29): Paula Gravatt
• SVA Campus: Delana Bigley

• Rogue Valley Farm to School connects students to where their food comes from through engaging garden, farm, and cooking education. Their work helps students develop healthy habits, learn science through nature, and build a deeper understanding of sustainability.

• Southern Oregon Head Start is a trusted and long-standing early childhood education provider. With a strong foundation in developmentally appropriate practices, early literacy, and classroom routines, the Head Start team brings deep expertise in supporting young learners. RRSD partnered with Head Start to deliver our Kindergarten JumpStart program this summer. Their team will lead instruction designed to help our newest students build confidence, connect with peers, and begin their school journey with a strong foundation.

• Talent Maker City is a nonprofit makerspace based in Talent, OR. They provide project-based STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning experiences that foster creativity, problem-solving, and real-world skills using tools, technology, and design thinking.

Talent Maker City (TMC)

Week 1: 12:45–2:30 PM (note start time for Week #1 only

Weeks 2 & 3: 12:30–2:30 PM

• Activities Include:

• Ceramics handbuilding

• Rocketry with balloons

• Bridge-making challenge

• Mural design + scaling techniques

• Screenprinting

• Sewing or other fiber arts (TBD)

• “Make Do” Cardboard Design Kits

• Block printing

• Stop motion animation

• Robotics

• Basic carpentry skills

Rogue Valley Farm to School (RVF2S)

• Time: 12:30–2:30 PM

• Location: A mix of each grade’s indoor classroom and outdoor spaces

• Focus: Daily hands-on garden and cooking projects

Grade-Level Schedule:

• Monday: Grades 7 & 8 (Teacher: Sarah Wicks)

• Note: Sarah will not be with her class during enrichment. Instructional Assistant Olivia will support Grades 7 & 8 during this time.

• Tuesday: Grades 5 & 6 (Teacher: Halle Brandenburg)

• Wednesday: Grades 3 & 4 (Teacher: Megan Bless)

• Thursday: Grades 1 & 2 (Teacher: Kelsey Casey)

Hello Riverhawk Families of Summer School Students,

We hope you are enjoying a restful and joyful summer! We are excited to share that our Summer School Program is getting off to a fantastic start, filled with fun, learning, and new friendships.

Our goal during summer school is to keep students engaged and curious while strengthening key academic skills. Each day is thoughtfully planned to balance interactive learning experiences with creative activities, outdoor time, and hands-on projects.

Our teachers are very excited to start the fun. Look at who will be your teacher!

We will begin our adventure on the East side playground (k-2nd side). If you are dropping off and picking up your child; this is the side for all students to begin and end their day. When picking them up, make sure you check them out with their teacher.

• 1st and 2nd grades will be in Mrs. Casey’s class in room 3 on the East campus.
• 3rd and 4th grades will be in Ms. Bless’s class in room 5 on the West campus.
• 5th and 6th grades will be in Ms. Halle’s class in room 4 on the West campus.
• Breakfast will start at 7:45 and school at 8:00.

Breakfast on the first day will be a Breakfast Burrito or Cereal and Graham crackers. An apple or Apple juice.

Lunch on the first day will be Mozzarella Breadstick Pizza Sauce Or Peanut Butter & Jelly,

Pears, Corn, House Salad

We will be loading buses at 2:35 to go home.

We can't wait for the fun to begin.

Looking forward to seeing you on Monday July 28th.

RRES Summer School Team

Subject: Junior High Summer School Starts Monday, July 28 – Important Info Inside!

Dear Junior High Families,

We’re excited to welcome your student to Summer School, starting Monday, July 28! Classes will run Monday through Thursday through August 14, for a total of 12 days.

📍 Junior High Summer School will be held at Rogue River Elementary School. (541) 582-3234

📚 Daily Schedule (Junior High)

• Classes Begin: 8:00 AM
  

• Lunch: 11:50 AM – 12:30 PM
  

• Dismissal: 2:40 PM
  
  

🍽 Meals

• Breakfast: Served from 7:45 – 8:15 AM
  

• Lunch: Provided daily
  
  

🎓 Expectations & Progress Monitoring

Attendance is very important — with only 12 days of instruction, every day counts!
Students are expected to engage fully in their learning to build skills and prepare for next year.

📱 You can monitor attendance and grades in ParentVue throughout the summer session. Please check regularly for updates on your student’s progress.

💻 Chromebooks & Communication

Students will check out Chromebooks on Day 1 of Summer School.

Teachers will also be sending welcome emails this week with classroom information and expectations.

🚌 Bussing

If you have not received your student’s bussing information, please contact First Student directly at (541) 476-7733.

If you have any questions about summer school, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re looking forward to a fun and productive few weeks!

Warm regards,
Sarah Wicks
School Counselor
Rogue River Jr/Sr High School

Subject: Summer School Starts Monday, July 28 – Important Info Inside!

Dear Students and Families,

We’re excited to welcome your student to Summer School, starting Monday, July 28! Classes will run Monday through Thursday until August 14, for a total of 12 days.

📍 Please note: All summer classes will be held at South Valley Academy (SVA). (541) 582-6010

📚 Daily Schedule (High School)

• Block 1: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  

• Break: 10:00 AM – 10:10 AM
  

• Block 2: 10:10 AM – 12:10 PM
  

• Lunch: 12:10 PM – 12:40 PM
  

• Block 3: 12:40 PM – 2:40 PM
  

• Dismissal: 2:40 PM
  
  

🍽 Meals

• Breakfast: Served from 7:45 – 8:00 AM
  

• Lunch: Provided daily during the lunch break
  
  

🎓 Credits & Expectations

Students will earn 0.5 high school credit for each class they successfully pass.
Students working in Edgenuity may earn as many credits as they are able to complete during the scheduled class time.

Because we only have 12 days of instruction, attendance is critical for earning credit. Please make every effort to have your student attend all sessions.

📱 You can monitor attendance and grades in ParentVue throughout the summer session. Please check regularly for updates on your student’s progress.

💻 Chromebooks & Communication

Students will check out Chromebooks on Day 1 of Summer School.

Teachers will also be sending welcome emails this week with details about their classes and expectations.

🚌 Bussing

If you have not received your student’s bussing information, please contact First Student directly at (541) 476-7733.

If you have any questions about summer school, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help and look forward to a great few weeks of learning and growth!

Warm regards,
Sarah Wicks
School Counselor
Rogue River Jr/Sr High School

We are fortunate to have the support of three Skills Trainers and one Mental Health Counselor during our Summer School program.

Bridget Anderson (Mental Health Counselor) will be on-site daily, providing support to students across both campuses.

Andy Kaufman, who will continue with us during the school year as a Skills Trainer for junior high and high school students, will be on the following schedule:

• Mondays & Tuesdays: 8:00 AM – 2:40 PM at South Valley Academy

• Wednesdays: 12:30 PM – 2:40 PM at Rogue River Elementary, supporting the 7th and 8th grade Ignite class

• Thursdays: 8:00 AM – 2:40 PM at Rogue River Elementary, with 7th and 8th grade

Jordan Jennings will be with us only during Summer School, providing classroom support at the elementary campus on:

• Mondays & Tuesdays each week, supporting our 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, and 5th/6th grade classrooms.

Kristi Thomas, who will join our team full-time in the fall as an elementary Skills Trainer, will be at Rogue River Elementary on:

• Wednesdays & Thursdays, all day, supporting a variety of elementary needs.

Please reach out to Jennifer Parks if there are specific students or classrooms you’d like Bridget or the Skills Trainer team to prioritize for support.

Please note: No Skills Trainers will be on campus for Summer School on our final day, 8/14. They will all be at a training that day.