I have 2 children that attends this school. The Principal is awesome, the teachers and staff really care about the children. My son started the school in Kindergarden with a speech problem. Thanks to Ms. Perry and the staff, he speaks clearly now and no longer needs speech therapy, this has also helped
... Read more to boost his confidence in himself. My kids absolutely love this school, they actually get upset whenever school is out. Riverside has given my children the option to dream big and to believe that they can accomplish anything. I would reccommend this school to anyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/09
I love this school and the wonderful people who work there who love the children and very caring no matter what thier tittle and they make sure our kids get the best and the safest care
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I am a parent of an elementary school student and I have been substitute teaching at Riverside for 3 years. I love the school. Next school year 2009 - 2010, my daughter will be attending RES!
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Posted by a parent on 04/08/09
My son has been an honor roll student for 4 years. The teachers are very caring. Mr Leazier an excellent principal.
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Posted by a parent on 02/03/09
This school is awesome. From the moment you walk into the school you can see that the staff, from the janitor to the principal, care about their students. The teachers and staff work great together. A very positive experience for my children.
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Posted by a parent on 12/15/08
My 2nd child is attending RES.It is average. There is 1 handful of good teachers. The rest are to young to handle their classes. Art program is great, music program below average admin. fair. The janitorial staff is fantastic & much more friendly and put together than the teachers. I cannot wait until
... Read more we move so my child can finally go to a great school. I would not recomment this or any other school in Harford County. The HCPS system just cannot produce more than a handful of quality schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/07
I think Riverside Elementary is a great school. My son loves it there. I think all the staff does a great job.
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
Riverside Elementary is an exceptional school. The staff is amazing. The administration, the teachers, the custodial staff, and the cafeteria staff, from bottom to top and back again, are truly fabulous. The years my children have spent at Riverside have given them a solid educational and social foundation.
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Posted by a parent on 02/06/06
I have nothing but positive things to say about Riverside. The Principal is EXCEPTIONAL. His main concern is the education and safety of our children. I know have three children attending this school, and every teacher I have had the pleasure of dealing with have went well above the call of 'education.'
... Read more They have put my children's needs as well as the other students needs first. The entire staff has a positive, friendly and concerned attitude. I am grateful that my children are honored to attend such a fine elementary school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/06
My daughter has been going to this school for 5 years. She struggled academically the first few years and had great support from her teachers, Principal, Vice Principal and all the counselors. Now she is above in her reading level and doing great. She loves school and that is halve the battle. I
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Joppa schools — Riverside Elementary School is located at 211 Stillmeadow Dr, Joppa MD 21085. 211 Stillmeadow Dr is in the 21085 ZIP code in Joppa, MD The school district for Riverside Elementary School is the Harford County Public School District. Riverside Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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