Richey Elementary School

Richey used to be a good school, even a great school when Mrs. Yerkey was still there. Since then it has rapidly gone downhill. The new AP has brought about too many changes and created a very negative vibe. She is way too young and obviously has little experience. There are several new teachers my child has talked about - that are wonderful - Mrs. Agey, Mr. D. the art teacher and Mrs. Brewer the math coach seem to be very well loved and have been positive improvements. Now, if only the administration would support these changes and come to the level of quality that Richey was known for. There have been more fights, weapons and other negative occurrences at Richey this year. We want our school back!!
--Submitted by a parent

i can not say enough good things about this school. my daughter is in 3rd grad and my son is in 4th. they absolutely love this school! my 7 year old is working well above grade level and my son scored above average on fcat! the staff are some of the friendliest i have ever met. the administration is wonderful!! i moved out of the schools boundaries and i now drive 20 minutes every morning and afternoon from holiday to keep them there.thanks to richey for a job well done!
--Submitted by Emily Billman, a parent

As a grand- parent of 2nd and 4th grader who absolutely love their school. I also volunteer and every event is well planned and orderly. The teachers are caring and genuine.
--Submitted by a parent

We have a daughter that is now in the 4th grade. She has been there since kindergarten. She has excelled very well to all A's and B's when she was having troubles academically the teacher stepped in and helped her and bought her grades up. I would recommend Richey to any and all of the parents. The office staff, cafeteria staff, the clinic staff and the teaching staff have all be excellent.
--Submitted by Jerri and Lyn Haines, a parent

Hello... I have one child who I am very happy to say attends Richey Elementary School. He is in the 1st grade with an emphasis on a higher learning aspect, which is a wonderful program that targets those children who have the desire to be challenged. The teachers and the administrative staff at Richey are always trying to excel in their fields for the betterment of the students first and foremost. I am an avid fan of The Place Program at Richey, they offer the students the opportunity to prepare for the day and of course the nice wind down after school with their friends, continued activities and fun for everyone, nicely supervised, with a family atmosphere. We will continue to attend Richey, by choice! Thanks, Debi
--Submitted by Debi, a parent

I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of education, parent involvement, and teacher concern. I recently moved to NPR, and had heard it was a rough neighborhood. There is a bit of that element here, but we have found everyone is pretty much like us. We all just want the best opportunities for our children.
--Submitted by a parent

I have three children attending this school and am very pleased. The teachers are kind, professional and show a genuine interest in my children s success. The class sizes are small which definitely makes a difference. My only wish is that they would offer more extra-curricular activities as well as add Spanish to its regular curriculum.
--Submitted by a parent

Richey Elementary is a wonderful school. I had alot of negativity from other parents before moving into this school district. But Mrs. Grice, Mrs. Durmire, Office Staff and Mrs. Hoskins are wonderful, caring and compasionate people. I am looking forward to another year at Richey Debbie Covert
--Submitted by Debbie Covert, a parent

Great curriculum good parent teacher involvment.
--Submitted by a parent

Wonderful school, great teachers, good curriculum.
--Submitted by MICHELLE, a parent