Riverheads Elementary School

All three of my children have gone to this school. The teachers and support staff are top-notch, in my opinion. The emphasis on learning is well managed and always in the forefront of whatever is being done at the school. The school may be older than some, but the structure is only a small part of the story. The teachers, from pre-K to the fifth grade are truly interested in their students and do a tremendous job with limited funding. If your child is at Riverheads elementary, you can be assured he or she is important to everyone working there. One visit to a classroom will show that each room is full of colorful, motivating materials and the children are well cared for. The level of parent involvement is unsurpassed! Thanks RES!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Disappointed with lack of response to address special concerns/needs of students. Honesty and openness lacking. Feel parents are met with rehearsed answers instead of sincere concern for children who have needs that may not be convenient to deal with.
--Submitted by a parent

I really do like the school, the teachers for the most part do care and try but was so shocked by the outdated problems! No lockers(I didn't realize it was a problem until my child pointed out how unprepared for middle school they would be not know how to use them!) Not to mention that they would rather pay money for a soccer field than for land for a middle school. I understand one can't compare with the other in price but there isn't even talk of one. Several elem. schools all merging to one outmoded middle school, sad!
--Submitted by a parent

I love this area and the school as well but we need to keep our ears and eyes open to what teacher instructs your child or children. I don't feel they monitor our teachers like they monitor our children. We need more help in this area.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school because It has really helped my son who has disabililties and also my daughter goes there too.My son is in Kindergarten and My daughter is in 2nd grade.I rate this School #1 in elementary school in Augusta County.
--Submitted by a parent

I transferred my children to Riverheads last year. The staff at Riverheads are very on top of things and have a strong handle on where the childen are academically and go above and beyond meeting each childs needs. From observation, I have witnessed unbelievable parental involvement such as eating lunch with the children, volunteering for field trips and in the classroom.We were welcomed with open arms.Also, the encouragement and devotion of the teachers are few and far between. Riverheads is focused on the confidence and outcome of America's future.I have witnessed schools test children yearly and focus on test scores so much that they forget about the actual child. Comparing Riverheads to another school. I have not witnessed one child left behind. The school embraced my family from day one. From Mr. Bateman the principal,Mrs Fregosi, Mrs. Cox and the guidance counselor Mrs. Presbury, they made our transition extremely smooth.
--Submitted by Jennifer King, a parent

The parents at RES are supportive and very involved aswell as informed. Mr. Bateman encourages the students and staff to work together to inform parents of the progress. RES has worked very hard to prepare the students for SOL's, searched to find the problems and worked with the students individually and as groups to improve this area. RES always puts saftey first and stresses the importance of working as a team to keep the children free of any attempted danger. The PTA meetings and parent meetings are seldom boring or routine. Updates and new information is always given aswell as information into individual student progress along with recognition. My students love this school, I feel safe and secure that the teacher's and staff right down to the janitorial staff each day give their all to educate and nurture my children. With recent violence in the world today, it is such a comfort!
--Submitted by Randy & Jaime Ashby, a parent