Richland Creek Elementary School

Youngsville has such a sweet school community. The principals are great, we have low staff turnover and my kids are happy to come to school every day. As a parent, I have enjoyed volunteering in the classroom and as a chaperone on field trips. The staff really work hard to meet each student where they are and help them to grow.

This school is going downhill because the administration is not supportive. The principal and her assistant are all about their EGO. They are not good listeners to parents' concerns. The principal "Chell Smith" is creating an atmosphere that makes the teachers stressed out, afraid, and not teaching at their full capacity. This school needs better leaders so kids and teachers can show better progress.Leaders in Wake County need to keep a close eye on the administration in this school; they are all covering each other against any negative concern, denying the incident, and acting very rudely.

One of the best parenting decisions we’ve made is sending our kids to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School. Beyond the strong academics and faith formation, my kids have felt an overwhelming sense of love and security.It’s a community that genuinely cares - not just about building solid study habits, but about shaping good people. And the passion and commitment go beyond the classroom, with teachers and staff showing up for our kids even outside of school - cheering on our kids years later at high school activities.We will miss this small faith-based community - and I will miss the “no phones” rule. No place is perfect, but this one has been a true blessing for our family.