River's Edge Academy Charter School
Your Future Is Within REACH
What are you doing tonight? Hopefully you are joining us for pizza and information on Oregon state testing!
Guest speaker Laura Miltenberger is joining us to cover what your children are learning in reading, writing, and math; how teachers check their progress; and how state test results help guide teaching.
If you have not explored the importance of state testing before, we highly recommend joining us tonight!
We’ll see you at 5:30 pm at our Grants Pass campus.
Guest speaker Laura Miltenberger is joining us to cover what your children are learning in reading, writing, and math; how teachers check their progress; and how state test results help guide teaching.
If you have not explored the importance of state testing before, we highly recommend joining us tonight!
We’ll see you at 5:30 pm at our Grants Pass campus.
State testing is coming up and we want parents to understand just how important this event is. So this Thursday at 5:30 pm on our Grants Pass campus, we’ll be joined by guest speaker Laura Miltenberger to answer questions, share information, and more.
Plus there’s pizza!
You’ll learn what your children are learning in reading, writing, and math; how teachers check their progress; and how state test results help guide teaching. You will also get free resources to understand grade-level skills, see sample test questions, and better understand your child’s test results.
We highly encourage parents to attend. State testing is critical for our school and students.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!
Plus there’s pizza!
You’ll learn what your children are learning in reading, writing, and math; how teachers check their progress; and how state test results help guide teaching. You will also get free resources to understand grade-level skills, see sample test questions, and better understand your child’s test results.
We highly encourage parents to attend. State testing is critical for our school and students.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!
Are you considering our Evans Valley campus for the 2026–2027 school year? It’s a great choice, with a large emphasis on outdoor exploration and education.
Enrollment is open, and applications are already coming in.
Evans Valley has limited seats, especially in kindergarten, and we want families who are planning ahead to be aware of the timeline. So if Evans Valley is on your radar for next year, now is the time to apply.
Choosing a school is a big decision. Planning early gives your family clarity and peace of mind.
Have questions about Evans Valley or the enrollment process? Please reach out. We’re happy to help you think it through.
Enrollment is open, and applications are already coming in.
Evans Valley has limited seats, especially in kindergarten, and we want families who are planning ahead to be aware of the timeline. So if Evans Valley is on your radar for next year, now is the time to apply.
Choosing a school is a big decision. Planning early gives your family clarity and peace of mind.
Have questions about Evans Valley or the enrollment process? Please reach out. We’re happy to help you think it through.
Don’t forget: our first informational meeting for our Early College Program is TOMORROW! And the online option is the next day.
Make sure to share the information with anyone you know who might be interested! We are excited to have seats available for next year!
📍Wednesday, March 11 (In-Person)
6 pm - 7 pm at the Grants Pass REACH Campus (290 NE C St, Grants Pass, OR 97526)
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9t8XU7C7zhtpOmxMdTy994DB-Q_rdHZP3zMulHrDhk8G8iw/viewform
📍Thursday, March 12 (Virtual)
6 pm - 7 pm online
Register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpAGCQv2CEGrn4sllL1o1_s2JxLMFD8DYkyW9H1CYggHVLZA/viewform
We look forward to seeing you!
Make sure to share the information with anyone you know who might be interested! We are excited to have seats available for next year!
📍Wednesday, March 11 (In-Person)
6 pm - 7 pm at the Grants Pass REACH Campus (290 NE C St, Grants Pass, OR 97526)
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9t8XU7C7zhtpOmxMdTy994DB-Q_rdHZP3zMulHrDhk8G8iw/viewform
📍Thursday, March 12 (Virtual)
6 pm - 7 pm online
Register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpAGCQv2CEGrn4sllL1o1_s2JxLMFD8DYkyW9H1CYggHVLZA/viewform
We look forward to seeing you!
It’s Daylight Saving’s Time! Set your alarms, change your clocks, and we’ll all try not to be late this week!
Do you want your teen to graduate high school with both a high school diploma AND an associates degree? The Early College Program might be right for your family.
If you are interested in the program or if you have questions, please join us for one of our informational sessions!
📍Wednesday, March 11 (In-Person)
6 pm - 7 pm at the Grants Pass REACH Campus (290 NE C St, Grants Pass, OR 97526)
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9t8XU7C7zhtpOmxMdTy994DB-Q_rdHZP3zMulHrDhk8G8iw/viewform
📍Thursday, March 12 (Virtual)
6 pm - 7 pm online
Register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpAGCQv2CEGrn4sllL1o1_s2JxLMFD8DYkyW9H1CYggHVLZA/viewform
We look forward to seeing you!
If you are interested in the program or if you have questions, please join us for one of our informational sessions!
📍Wednesday, March 11 (In-Person)
6 pm - 7 pm at the Grants Pass REACH Campus (290 NE C St, Grants Pass, OR 97526)
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9t8XU7C7zhtpOmxMdTy994DB-Q_rdHZP3zMulHrDhk8G8iw/viewform
📍Thursday, March 12 (Virtual)
6 pm - 7 pm online
Register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpAGCQv2CEGrn4sllL1o1_s2JxLMFD8DYkyW9H1CYggHVLZA/viewform
We look forward to seeing you!
Our Early College Program is right for your student if…
✔ They are in 10th-12th grade.
✔ They want to earn college credits.
✔ They want to graduate with an associates degree and save time and money on an additional secondary education.
✔ They want to explore careers.
✔ They want to do all that for free!
If that sounds like a fit for your family, then learn more and fill out the form on our website:
https://www.reach-school.org/page/early-college-program
(It sounds too good to be true, but we promise it’s not!)
✔ They are in 10th-12th grade.
✔ They want to earn college credits.
✔ They want to graduate with an associates degree and save time and money on an additional secondary education.
✔ They want to explore careers.
✔ They want to do all that for free!
If that sounds like a fit for your family, then learn more and fill out the form on our website:
https://www.reach-school.org/page/early-college-program
(It sounds too good to be true, but we promise it’s not!)
Our students took to the ice for some winter fun! We always enjoy the opportunities to get both our campuses in one spot and see our kids have some serious fun! We firmly believe that learning is done best when you take some time to get out, get your body moving, and have a good time.
The Spring is quickly approaching and, with it, the enrollment deadline for our Early College Program this Spring term.
If your high-schooler wants to save money on college, explore careers and technical programs, and more, then schedule an informational meeting!
https://www.reach-school.org/page/early-college-program
If your high-schooler wants to save money on college, explore careers and technical programs, and more, then schedule an informational meeting!
https://www.reach-school.org/page/early-college-program
We have some exciting news! We now have seats available in our Early College Program!
Through our Early College Program, you can simultaneously obtain college and high school credits. If fully taken advantage of, students in our Early College Program can graduate with both a high school diploma and an associates degree.
All for free.
(Sounds too good to be true, but it is not! We promise!)
We don’t always have seats available in this program, but right now, we do. So if your student is interested in this incredible opportunity, learn more on our website and schedule an informational meeting:
https://www.reach-school.org/page/early-college-program
Through our Early College Program, you can simultaneously obtain college and high school credits. If fully taken advantage of, students in our Early College Program can graduate with both a high school diploma and an associates degree.
All for free.
(Sounds too good to be true, but it is not! We promise!)
We don’t always have seats available in this program, but right now, we do. So if your student is interested in this incredible opportunity, learn more on our website and schedule an informational meeting:
https://www.reach-school.org/page/early-college-program
The Chili Cook Off is TONIGHT! Join us at the Wild River Pub at 5:30pm to support our students! We can’t wait for this delicious feast!
What opportunities do you want your child to have this year?
A learning plan that fits them. Early college options. Hands-on career pathways. A school experience that honors who they are and how they learn.
These opportunities grow when our community stands behind them. That is why our Chili Cook Off matters.
Tickets for the Chili Cook-Off on January 31 are available now. Every ticket supports programs that give families real choices: home-based, place-based, hybrid, early college with a free associate degree, and our reengagement program for youth who need a new start.
When you purchase a ticket, you help expand pathways that change lives.
Great food. Great company. A great cause.
Grab your tickets today and help us keep these opportunities thriving. (REACH students are free with an ID!)
https://www.reach-school.org/page/chilicookoff2026
If you can’t make it, please let your friends and family know. This is a great, family-friendly way to spend a Saturday evening!
A learning plan that fits them. Early college options. Hands-on career pathways. A school experience that honors who they are and how they learn.
These opportunities grow when our community stands behind them. That is why our Chili Cook Off matters.
Tickets for the Chili Cook-Off on January 31 are available now. Every ticket supports programs that give families real choices: home-based, place-based, hybrid, early college with a free associate degree, and our reengagement program for youth who need a new start.
When you purchase a ticket, you help expand pathways that change lives.
Great food. Great company. A great cause.
Grab your tickets today and help us keep these opportunities thriving. (REACH students are free with an ID!)
https://www.reach-school.org/page/chilicookoff2026
If you can’t make it, please let your friends and family know. This is a great, family-friendly way to spend a Saturday evening!
Your child is not a cookie cutter. Their education should not be either.
At REACH, families can choose the path that supports their child’s strengths and needs. Home-based learning for a quiet, focused environment and time-freedom with flexibility. Place-based learning for hands-on interaction and community. Hybrid schedules for the best of both worlds. Early college options that make a free associate degree possible. A Reengagement Program that gives youth a new start with GED support and technical training.
Parents come to REACH because they want an education that fits their child, not the other way around.
Despite this level of personalization, charter schools receive only a fraction of the funding that traditional public schools receive. Even so, we continue to create opportunities that help kids learn confidently and grow into their potential. Community support helps make that happen.
Our Chili Cook Off fundraiser is one way families and neighbors can support these life-changing programs. So join us on January 31 for good food, good fun, and a chance to invest in an education model built for real kids with real needs.
Your child deserves options.
Your community can help keep those options strong.
Share this event, grab some tickets, or be a chef to help support our school of choice:
https://www.reach-school.org/page/chilicookoff2026
At REACH, families can choose the path that supports their child’s strengths and needs. Home-based learning for a quiet, focused environment and time-freedom with flexibility. Place-based learning for hands-on interaction and community. Hybrid schedules for the best of both worlds. Early college options that make a free associate degree possible. A Reengagement Program that gives youth a new start with GED support and technical training.
Parents come to REACH because they want an education that fits their child, not the other way around.
Despite this level of personalization, charter schools receive only a fraction of the funding that traditional public schools receive. Even so, we continue to create opportunities that help kids learn confidently and grow into their potential. Community support helps make that happen.
Our Chili Cook Off fundraiser is one way families and neighbors can support these life-changing programs. So join us on January 31 for good food, good fun, and a chance to invest in an education model built for real kids with real needs.
Your child deserves options.
Your community can help keep those options strong.
Share this event, grab some tickets, or be a chef to help support our school of choice:
https://www.reach-school.org/page/chilicookoff2026
New year. Fresh start. And if you are ready to move forward with a high school education, we are here to help you take that next step.
Our Reengagement Program offers free GED services, tutoring, and hands-on technical training in welding, construction, or automotive. This program is open to youth ages 14 to 24 who want support, direction, or a new path.
Your goals matter. Your future matters. You can begin again at any time.
If you are interested in joining, submit a short form and our staff will reach out within 48 hours with a few follow-up questions.
This new year can be the start of something real. We are here to help you reach it.
Fill out the form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDw9_J6uePGDYtfk2nBhGcMkiNOJy9tU0Poag_V_wHkftEDg/viewform
Our Reengagement Program offers free GED services, tutoring, and hands-on technical training in welding, construction, or automotive. This program is open to youth ages 14 to 24 who want support, direction, or a new path.
Your goals matter. Your future matters. You can begin again at any time.
If you are interested in joining, submit a short form and our staff will reach out within 48 hours with a few follow-up questions.
This new year can be the start of something real. We are here to help you reach it.
Fill out the form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDw9_J6uePGDYtfk2nBhGcMkiNOJy9tU0Poag_V_wHkftEDg/viewform
The stakes are high, the flavors are bold, and the bragging rights are on the line! 🌶️
Join us for the Annual REACH Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser on January 31, 2026 at The Pub in Grants Pass.
Taste your way through our lineup of local chefs, cast your vote, and help decide this year’s Chili Champion!
Every taste you enjoy supports REACH students and the customized learning opportunities that make our charter school unique. Your fun night out helps us keep doing what we do best: empowering students to thrive.
So come hungry, bring your friends, and get ready to crown the best chili in Southern Oregon!
Sign up to be a chef or buy tickets! (REACH students with ID get in free!)
https://www.reach-school.org/page/chilicookoff2026
Join us for the Annual REACH Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser on January 31, 2026 at The Pub in Grants Pass.
Taste your way through our lineup of local chefs, cast your vote, and help decide this year’s Chili Champion!
Every taste you enjoy supports REACH students and the customized learning opportunities that make our charter school unique. Your fun night out helps us keep doing what we do best: empowering students to thrive.
So come hungry, bring your friends, and get ready to crown the best chili in Southern Oregon!
Sign up to be a chef or buy tickets! (REACH students with ID get in free!)
https://www.reach-school.org/page/chilicookoff2026
📣 Coming Soon: A Better Way to Stay Connected!
Starting December 17th, you’ll receive messages and updates from your child’s school right inside the REACH app. Download the free REACH app by searching for “REACH School” in your phone’s app store.
✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more
Starting December 17th, you’ll receive messages and updates from your child’s school right inside the REACH app. Download the free REACH app by searching for “REACH School” in your phone’s app store.
✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more
Think your chili has what it takes to win it all? We’re looking for contestants to join our Annual REACH Chili Cook Off Fundraiser on January 31, 2026!
We want to see you and your top-secret recipe in the lineup. All proceeds support REACH students and the customized learning opportunities that make our school so special.
Ready to bring the heat (or the sweet–both are good!)?
Sign up here!
https://www.reach-school.org/page/chilicookoff2026
We want to see you and your top-secret recipe in the lineup. All proceeds support REACH students and the customized learning opportunities that make our school so special.
Ready to bring the heat (or the sweet–both are good!)?
Sign up here!
https://www.reach-school.org/page/chilicookoff2026
Every student deserves an education customized to them. That’s our goal with each student who walks through our door, so they can thrive and fall in love with growth.
But here’s something many people don’t know:
As a public charter school, REACH receives less funding than traditional neighborhood schools.
That’s why events like our Annual Chili Cook Off Fundraiser are so important. Every dollar raised helps us provide hands-on learning, technology access, and enrichment opportunities that make a real difference for our students.
So when you grab a bowl of chili, you’re investing in education that empowers kids to thrive.
Get your tickets today:
https://www.reach-school.org/page/chilicookoff2026
But here’s something many people don’t know:
As a public charter school, REACH receives less funding than traditional neighborhood schools.
That’s why events like our Annual Chili Cook Off Fundraiser are so important. Every dollar raised helps us provide hands-on learning, technology access, and enrichment opportunities that make a real difference for our students.
So when you grab a bowl of chili, you’re investing in education that empowers kids to thrive.
Get your tickets today:
https://www.reach-school.org/page/chilicookoff2026
Today is Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day!
This day is all about sparking curiosity, creativity, and a little bit of laughter! Here are a few fun ways to celebrate with your kids:
🦕 Travel to the past:
Dress up like dinosaurs roam the Earth, cook a “prehistoric” meal, or explore how early humans lived.
👑 Visit the Middle Ages:
Make paper crowns, build a cardboard castle, and hold a family “feast” with your favorite snacks.
🚀 Jump to the future:
Imagine life 100 years from now and design futuristic gadgets, write a “news headline” from the year 2125, or build a time machine out of boxes and foil.
📚 Add a learning twist:
Read a historical fiction book together or research what your town looked like 50 or 100 years ago!
Best yet… Pick something your child is learning about in history or science and integrate that into your play!
However you celebrate, today’s about using imagination to connect, learn, and have fun as a family.
This day is all about sparking curiosity, creativity, and a little bit of laughter! Here are a few fun ways to celebrate with your kids:
🦕 Travel to the past:
Dress up like dinosaurs roam the Earth, cook a “prehistoric” meal, or explore how early humans lived.
👑 Visit the Middle Ages:
Make paper crowns, build a cardboard castle, and hold a family “feast” with your favorite snacks.
🚀 Jump to the future:
Imagine life 100 years from now and design futuristic gadgets, write a “news headline” from the year 2125, or build a time machine out of boxes and foil.
📚 Add a learning twist:
Read a historical fiction book together or research what your town looked like 50 or 100 years ago!
Best yet… Pick something your child is learning about in history or science and integrate that into your play!
However you celebrate, today’s about using imagination to connect, learn, and have fun as a family.
What does a day on campus look like for our students? It looks like time with friends, in-person education, and opportunities for skill development.
