Enrollment
As a public charter school sponsored by the Medford School District, enrollment is open to 6th through 8th grade students in the Rogue Valley. Learn more about how we fill our 128 student spots below.
To apply for the 2025-26 school year, please do so HERE.
Student Enrollment
As a charter school and school of choice, enrollment is competitive. Each year a lottery is held to fill open spots for the following academic year. All students interested in attending The Valley School must complete an Application Form to enter the lottery. Completion of the application does not guarantee entry, but is the first essential step in the process.
Throughout the enrollment process, The Valley School gives admissions preference to residents of the district. In addition, admission preference is given to (1) students who were enrolled in the previous year, (2) applicants who have siblings presently enrolled, and (3) students of current staff or Board members.
Deadline to hand in applications for the next academic year is by 3:00 pm on March 1 of the current academic year. The lottery will be held on March 15, and consists of randomizing student applications until all slots for that grade level are filled. Any students not admitted at this time will be added to the wait list and notified if/when a space becomes available.
Forms received after the March deadline will be retained; and if the wait list for a grade is exhausted, those applications will be randomized and a new wait list will be created for that grade.
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To make sure The Valley School is right for each student and family, we ask all new families to schedule a tour or attend a group information session before they submit an application.
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The School attempts to balance out the numbers of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students across our max enrollment of 128 students.​ However, vacancies in 8th grade for the current school year will not be filled after November 1.
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Enrollment FAQ
Q: One of my students already attends The Valley School, can their sibling attend next year?
A: Siblings of current students are given priority in our lottery system, but still need to complete the application form to be considered.
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Q: I filled out an form last year but my student didn't get in and is on the wait list. Do I need to reapply this year?
A: No. Our wait list carries over to the next year and we will retain your information until November 1 of your student's 8th grade year.
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Q: I would like to enter my student into the lottery for 7th or 8th grade. What are my chances of getting in?
A: We do not have many spaces for 7th or 8th grade because typically our currently enrolled students stay at The Valley School throughout their middle school years. However, spaces do open up and we are happy to accept your Application Form in the event this occurs.
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Q: If other people turn in the application before me, do they have preference over me?
A: No. There is no preference given to families that turn in the application earlier than others, so long as it is submitted before the application deadline.
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Q: Is The Valley School following the state laws when it comes to the lottery process?
A: We are in accordance with all state laws in regards to the lottery process.
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