Welcome to Blue Rapids Elementary

Blue Rapids Elementary is composed of third grade through sixth grade - two third grades, two fourth grades, and one fifth and sixth grade. Our 2010-2011 enrollment is 216 students. We are considered a "Technology Rich" school with one laptop computer for every child in the building, Smartboards in every classroom, amplification systems in every classroom, distance learning opportunities, Senteo student responders, and a high level of hands-on learning activities within all subject areas and grade levels. Meeting every child's individual learning needs in every subject area is emphasized through effective implementation of differentiated instructional strategies. We offer a multi-aged reading block among our third and fourth graders and then also among our fifth and sixth graders. Our reading block incorporates enrichment learning opportunities along with in-depth reading instruction.

Rhonda Trimble, Principal

School Mascot Principal School Colors

Colts Rhonda Trimble Purple and White

rtrimble@valleyheights.org