Rivers Elementary School

Couldn't be happier, 7 years now. My son graduated here at E. Rivers and now my daughter going to 2nd grade. Principle, Dr. White is AWSOME!!!! LOVE ALL THE TEACHERS AND STAFF. AWSOME SCHOOL. :))
--Submitted by a parent

This is our fifth year at E. Rivers and we've been thrilled with our decision to send our children to our neighborhood public school. Mr. White is an outstanding principal and my children have had some truly wonderful teachers. The Challenge Program for gifted and talented students is fabulous. Children in the Challenge program spend 45 minutes each day doing enrichment activities. My children have covered an amazing range of topics in Challenge -- robotics, the Roman Empire, architecture, Ancient Egypt, and photography, just to name a few recent projects.
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I am so impressed with this school, the parent involvement and the leadership and dedication of Principal David White! We couldn't be happier.
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As a grandparent who does some volunteer work at the school, I have had the opportunity to see firsthand the caliber of E. Rivers. Mr. White is an amazing principal, always striving to better the school. All of my grandsons' teachers have been qualified, dedicated, caring and wonderful to work with. Definitely a top notch learning experience for the students.

My son is in his second semester of kindergarten at E Rivers, and we could not be happier that we chose this school over the Atlanta private schools. He loves his teachers, his classmates, and looks forward to each day. He is learning at a challenging pace, and is well into reading and math. The children here are wonderful, as are the teachers and Principal White. It has been a 100% positive experience and we look forward to our daughter starting school here in another year!
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Our son is in Kindergarten and we could not be more pleased with E. Rivers. The principle and staff are remarkable. His teacher is getting her PHD in childhood education and has far exceeded our expectations. He LOVES going to school and wants to be the first one there every morning. He went to 2 prestigous Buckhead preschools, but says E. Rivers is his favorite. The curriculum is strong and the work is challenging, but his teachers make it fun. His reading and math skills are off the charts, and he has 2 field trips this month thanks to the wonderful PTA (Botanical Gardens and Center for Puppetry Arts). He has made great friends from the neighborhood (we live in Haynes Manor) and enjoys the short bus ride home everyday. E. Rivers was the best decision we ever made and we cannot imagine sending him anywhere else.
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E Rivers has surpassed every wish we could have. Its hard to list it all but for starters the Principal is second to none. He holds his staff responsible as well as his students. The staff is outstanding with many having a long tenure. The parent involvment is fabulous and it seems to only get better. It is a great school and from what I read it is giving all other schools a run for their money.
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It has been great to watch the surrounding community FINALLY get it that E Rivers is such a gem. Rivers has done nothing but strengthen since our 2 sons graduated -- one of whom is a Senior at Duke, the other a graduate of Emory. They both say the best teacher they ever had was Mrs. Smith in 5th grade.
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My daughter has been attending E. Rivers for 3 years now and we couldn't be happier with the quality of education she is receiving. The school's diversity is a real advantage and one the school recognizes and celebrates. My son will start E. Rivers in the Fall and we are thrilled to send 2 children to such a great neighborhood school.
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We love E. Rivers! After comparing all the local private schools, we could not believe our first choice for our son would be our local public school - but it is! It has a diverse, international feel in the middle of Atlanta. I highly recommend E. Rivers!
--Submitted by a parent