Ruediger Elementary School

Reaching Every Student– All Day, Every Day, Every Way

  • Kindergarten Enrollment is Now Open.
    Don't Wait to Join the Class of 2038:
    Enroll Today! 

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    School Hours

    • School Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
      Breakfast: 7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.
      Supervision Hours: 7:45 a.m - 3:15 p.m.

    School Procedures

    • Main Office hours for Ruediger Elementary School are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
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    • Stay Connected -  Click here to find out all the ways to stay connected at Ruediger.
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    • Attendance Info - Anytime a student is absent from school or if you have an attendance-related issue, please email resoffice@leonschools.net.
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    • Procedures for Dismissal Changes - All changes in dismissal need to be requested in writing by 1pm on the date of the change via email to resoffice@leonschools.net. Please describe in detail: child's name, teacher's name, normal method of transportation, new method of transportation, and the effective dates. Transportation changes will not be taken after 1:00pm. 
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    • Early Check-Out - If you must check out your child(ren) before the regularly scheduled dismissal at 2:50pm, you will need to arrive before 2:15pm. To help ensure students' safety, we will not be able to check out students between 2:15pm and dismissal at 2:50pm. Thank you for your cooperation.  
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    • ID Badges & Car Tags - All visitors are required to have an ID badge on at all times while on campus. Please bring your Driver’s License to be scanned. 
      In addition, you need to have the car tag, be on the student's pick-up list, and be in our system to pick up a child.
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    • e~Funds for Schools - We offer online payments for your convenience.
      Our partnership with e~Funds for Schools will allow you to pay for student fees and registration from your checking account, debit card, or credit card.
      When the balance is getting low, you can also receive an e-mail alerting you of the low balance, along with an option to replenish it.
      Fund your account at any time and from anywhere!

      Click  HERE for step-by-step directions.
      To get started, go to:
      https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56392
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    Welcome

    • Reaching Every Student – All Day, Every Day, Every Way!

      Welcome to the Ruediger Elementary website. Please know that your child's safety and that of our faculty and staff are our top priority. During these uncertain times, I hope you will check back here often for important announcements and other great resources for you and your children. We also encourage you to click here to view how to stay connected, so you will receive the latest news right away. Our school community is here for our students and their families.

      Mentors, vendors, and volunteers are allowed on campus as long as they are serving an educational service.

       

    Announcements

    • 2025-2026 Registration - Kindergarten enrollment for the Class of 2038 is open today! Visit www.LeonSchools.net/classof2038 to get started. Submit your application by Friday, May 16, and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a two-year college scholarship, courtesy of Florida Prepaid. Be sure to join us for Kindergarten Orientation at Ruediger on Thursday, April 17, beginning at 9 am. We look forward to welcoming your students on their first day of school, Monday, August 11.

      Don’t wait to join the Class of 2038!
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    • 21st Century Summer 2025 Registration - We are thrilled to announce open enrollment for Ruediger’s 21st Century Summer 2025 Program. Roadrunners in rising grades 3rd through 5th are welcome, but spots are limited! Our program is filled with academics and fun enrichment to keep your students engaged! Keep up with homework and enjoy some extra time with a teacher. Click here for more information. Please download and submit a registration form to be placed on the waiting list. Feel free to contact Mrs. Christie for more information at christies1@leonschools.net! 
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    • SAC / PTO Meetings - The next School Advisory Council and Parent / Teacher Organization meetings will take place in-person in the media center on Thursday, May 1, beginning at 4:30pm.

      If you are unable to attend in person and prefer to attend virtually via Teams, please provide your teacher with an email address. A link will be emailed to you.
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    • Rally

      Click here for more information about the Rally on May 19. Get your tickets early!!!!
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    • Leon County Schools - Spring 2025 Title I Parent and Family Engagement Survey

      Please click the link below to complete by Friday, May 16, 2025.

      English: https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr25_eng 
      Spanish: https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr25_spa
      Creole: https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr25_ht 
      Swahili: https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr25_swa
      Arabic: https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr25_ar         
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    • Box Tops for Education - Have you downloaded the Box Tops For Education app yet? If you haven’t, you may be missing out on an opportunity to help your school and win a prize. Throughout February, we will be holding a membership drive. We will be entering all parents that are signed up for BT4E into a drawing for a Publix gift card. The parent with the most submissions will be awarded a gift basket. Don’t delay get enrolled today.
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    District Safety

    Around the District

    • Margaret Farris: Women sitting at Desk

      Meet Margaret Farris: A Lifelong Advocate for Community and Public Education & New Executive Director for Foundation for Leon County Schools

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    • Kindergarten Registration

      Kindergarten Enrollment is Now Open

      Leon County Schools is launching kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year, emphasizing a streamlined online process via a dedicated webpage. Families are encouraged to enroll early by May 16th to be eligible for a two-year scholarship drawing.

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      Star Inspiration Award Winner: Twanda Paul-Hines Inspires Wellness and Team Spirit at LCS

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    • Lincoln High School Band Marching in New York

      The St. Patricks Day Parade saw some added green from Leon County as the Lincoln Band marched in the parade.

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    • THE HEART OF A MENTOR (VIDEO) ▶️

      In education, no one succeeds alone. Every great teacher can point to someone who helped them along the way. For first-year teacher Ms. Torkiana Phillips, that person is Ms. Sandra Wilkerson.

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    Nondiscrimination Notice

    • “No person shall on the basis of sex, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, color, pregnancy, disability, military status or genetic information be denied employment, receipt of services, access to or participation in school activities or programs if qualified to receive such services, or otherwise be discriminated against or placed in a hostile environment in any educational program or activity including those receiving federal financial assistance, except as provided by law.” No person shall deny equal access or a fair opportunity to meet to, or discriminate against, any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, or any other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.

      An employee, student, parent, or applicant alleging discrimination with respect to employment, or any educational program or activity may contact:

      Tonja Fitzgerald, Divisional Director
      Equity Compliance Officer (Students)
      Leon County School District
      2757 West Pensacola Street
      Tallahassee, Florida 32304
      (850) 487-7309
      fitzgeraldt@leonschools.net

      Wallace Knight, Director
      Equity Compliance Officer (Employees)
      Title IX Compliance Officer
      Leon County School District
      2757 West Pensacola Street
      Tallahassee, Florida 32304
      (850) 487-7210
      knightwa@leonschools.net

      A student or parent alleging discrimination as it relates to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act may contact:

      Jennifer Benton, 504 Specialist
      504 Specialist
      (850) 487-7317
      bentonj@leonschools.net

       

       

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    Student Enrollment

    • LCS Circle Logo  Looking to get your student enrolled?
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      We are excited to welcome you to Leon County Schools. Our Student Admissions website will allow you to find all the necessary information and requirements to get your student properly enrolled quickly. If you are enrolling a Kindergarten student, please visit our Kindergarten Enrollment Website. If you have a specific question you would like to ask the local school staff, you can find the school’s Admissions Liaison contact info below. 

      Have any questions you would like to ask the local school staff? See the school's Admissions Liaison contact info below.

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