As a direct result of this effective leadership and the quality of our teachers, the Rapid Valley staff developed flexible scheduling. By extending the school day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, teachers use Wednesday afternoons to network, communicate, and collaborate for the benefit of our students. This ground breaking initiative changed the paradigm of what the school week should be. Our administration and staff stretch the boundaries of status quo thinking. O ur exemplary staff, our multitude of program designs and our unique school culture make us effective in the business of educating children.
Rapid Valley is a child-centered community where opportunities abound.
We were the first school to have an on-site child care program. Our staff development is ongoing, featuring teacher-led inservices. We emphasize our patriotism each month in student led, school-wide productions. Students of differing ages are paired as reading buddies, peer tutors and learning partners. We designed our own school flag, school motto, school song and school philosophy.