Red Oak Community School

We're into summer now, but still fondly remembering our last field trip of last year to Inniswood Metro Gardens. 🌷Thank you to Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks for covering the cost of the bus, which is always a highlight of any trip! 🚌

We're Going to a Garden — Red Oak Community School There was no playground. I heard the disappointed, “Oh,” in the student’s voice who had posed the question. The Metro Parks Educator, Jen explained that this was technically a “Garden” that they were visiting, and that workers and many volunteers spend hours and hours planting, maintain, a...

Celebrating ROCS Art & Culture educator, Anne Spurgeon at her opening reception tonight at Blockfort 6-8p! Read about her current exhibit below-

Mark and Anne Spurgeon embrace their familial bond with ‘Blood Harmonies’ – Matter News The new exhibition from the Spurgeon siblings kicks off at the downtown gallery Blockfort with an opening reception on Friday, June 5.

We use Cuisenaire rods a lot in math—but they don’t work for everyone, especially students who are colorblind.

In our latest blog post, we share how one student took that on—designing and 3D printing new sets that are easier to use for kids with colorblindness or other vision differences.

Read the story here -

Inclusive Math — Red Oak Community School Kali, the math teacher at ROCS, approached my son and I after school one day, asking if we would, with our 3D printer, be interested in a special project involving redesigning a set of math tools. These particular tools are called Cuisenaire Rods, and they are a set of wooden rectangular bars, used

Our entire community has been hard at work outside the past two weeks! This is the year our play area is beginning it's glow up! ✨

Thanks to the Community Beyond Backyards grant from Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, as well as some plants from their tree sale, we’ve been able to begin the long-term project of rescuing our space from invasive species and creating protected spaces to allow native plants to flourish!

Thanks also to Green Columbus who provided soil, mulch and compost the kids used to give our new plants a head start!

Next, we'll purchase some larger native plants, then give all our new plants extra attention and care for the first three growing seasons to ensure they grow strong, alongside our students.

🌳 Earth Day lasts a long time at Red Oak!

We’re feeling a lot of gratitude today. Because of our generous donors and enthusiastic bidders, we not only met our goal, we exceeded it, raising over $10,000 for scholarships.

Thank you to every business donor and bidder who made this possible.

If you would like to contribute directly to our scholarship fund, you can do so here- https://columbusfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=5160 Thank you so much.

One hour left! Before the auction closes, take a look at items perfect for nature lovers—experiences and goods that reflect the values at the heart of Red Oak.

We’re so grateful to everyone who has bid, donated, and supported this effort. You’re helping make this community-based education possible for families with financial need.

LAST MINUTE BIDS HERE - https://new.biddingowl.com/ROCS2026Auction

Handmade pieces, gifts for kids, beautiful books, and original art—items that feel personal, meaningful, and just a little bit special. Perfect for giving... or keeping.

LAST BIDS TODAY! https://new.biddingowl.com/ROCS2026Auction

Some of the best items are still waiting to be discovered! With 0–1 bids so far, here are examples of incredible experiences, services, and goods that haven’t hit their moment yet.

This is your chance to support local businesses, support our school, and maybe walk away with something amazing. Take a look before they’re gone! https://new.biddingowl.com/ROCS2026Auction

There’s no big institution or endowment funding our work. Every scholarship at Red Oak is made possible by individuals: families, educators, and supporters who believe in access, belonging, and community.

This is what grassroots education looks like. 💪 If you’d like to be part of it, you can give directly to our scholarship fund here: https://columbusfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=5160 Thank you so much for considering.