Rutland Middle School

About

Rutland Middle School is located at 715 Rutland Rd N, Kelowna, BC V1X 3B6. The school’s website highlights the message “Where everybody is somebody.”

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 6-8

Phone: 250 870-5109

Email: rod.baruta@sd23.bc.ca

Principal: Rod Baruta

Programs and Services

Counselling (student support) Rutland Middle School lists Counselling as a service area and shares links to student wellness resources, including Anxiety Canada (AnxietyBC) and Foundry Kelowna. Athletics and extracurricular sports The school’s athletics page notes that the athletics website is currently under construction and directs families to the Rutland Middle School Athletics Site, but it does not list specific sports in the provided text. Transportation (school bus) Central Okanagan Public Schools Transportation Services provides bus routing, registration, and safety guidance. Families must submit an online transportation application; assigned riders receive a bus pass that must be scanned when boarding/exiting, and only registered riders may ride (no guests). The district also outlines School Bus Rider Rules (e.g., remain seated, keep aisles clear, no food/drinks except a water bottle) and pedestrian safety tips for getting to/from bus stops.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School bus transportation is managed by Central Okanagan Public Schools Transportation Services. Students are expected to arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes before pickup, wait in the “Safe Zone,” and follow rider rules such as staying seated, keeping aisles clear, and not consuming food or beverages other than a personal water bottle. The district emphasizes safety around buses (including stopping when red alternating lights are flashing—“WE STOP – YOU STOP”) and advises families to plan safe walking routes to and from bus stops.

Enrollment

The school website includes a Registration link for families.