John B. Riebli Elementary School

Posted September 3, 2009

I have one child who graduated from Riebli & another in 5th grade. Regardless of the principal situation, the teachers are the heart of the school & I could not have asked for more caring, knowledgeable, & involved educators. My older son is now at a private school and the comparison between the Riebli teachers vs. the private school teachers is profound. The private school is very respected but the teachers cannot hold a candle to the professionalism, education, or the caring that the Riebli teachers put forth. These teachers work together, fight for what they know is best for the children, & will go over and beyond for each of their students. Both of my boys were lucky enough to start from kindergarten & go through at Riebli. I will greatly miss the school when my last boy graduates.
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Posted September 30, 2008

I have been at Riebli most of my school life and it is not what it was. Bob Raines did not like the girls as much as the boys. The teachers are good except for a few they are olde like 50. They seem cranky a lot. I hope Mr Heller comes back and fixes the school, I left the school and really like my new one because there is no one who is allowed to bully or threaten anyone. I feel like I had the best teachers and the worse. So like all schools there is some good and some bad. As for all the help from parents I think they are great. I think the librarian is great. I miss my friends but not the teachers who could not help the students who bullies for year after year. There should be more rules about that/
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Posted September 29, 2008

I have two children attending Riebli and when considering moving only looked at property within the district. Although the school has gone though a couple of principals in the last couple of years, I feel the quality and welcoming environment has not suffered. The teaching and support staff is top notch and the extended care program is unbeatable. Riebli encourages lots of parent participation and fortunately both my children have classmates whose parents are very active. The teacher/parent commitment to the education of the students of Riebli makes it truly a great school above and beyond even what the test scores show.
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Posted September 27, 2008

Well when Dr. Heller left so did the school rating. He was replaced by Bob Raines who rarely followed through. The bullying was out of control and parents were having to hire an attorney to get an IEP signed. It fell fast and they have another principal this year who seems to be very focused on having things done her way. However, it is too soon to see where she'll take the school. I think Dr. Heller made the school because he had a very personal touch. The teachers are good for the most part but they can only go so far unless there is good leadership. This school is in crisis and I hope it gets back on track soon.
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