North Riverside Elementary School

This school is horrible. Would not send a kid here.

My family has been at PGE for 8 years. My oldest two have gone all the way through K-4 and have moved on and my youngest is currently in 1st grade. I can truly say that I could not dream of a better environment for my kids. This school is filled with incredible staff and teachers, who care about every student. The morale is very high, you can tell there is a positive vibe from leadership all the way down. The PTA is active and there is a good level of parent involvement. Everyone works together here and I am grateful for the foundation my kids have for the rest of their lives thanks to everyone here who has invested in them.

Thank you, Principal Hurst for making every student, their parents, teachers feel special, for caring and going above and beyond in every way possible to help the child learn. Every teacher and admin here are so respectful, helpful and kind. I am so happy my children learn about honorable character values from this school

My child has been at Spicer for three years and I could not be happier. I drive over 60 miles round trip daily for this school. The faculty and administrators are wonderful and the school is safe and clean. They have a phenomenal PTA and lots of fun events throughout the year. Students always seem happy and engaged and WANT to come to school. I have both volunteered and subbed at this campus and have loved it. I am very active on campus and can personally speak to the safety and security measures in place. No parent wants to worry when dropping their child off for school and at Spicer you won't have to. I have taken the district safely trainings and been present on campus during a lockdown drill, and wow. Safety is definitely a TOP priority at this campus, especially with the addition of our wonderful SRO. We are so thankful of her presence, not only for safety but as a role model for the students. Academically, my child is testing above grade level, as are others in the same class. While my child have always been "ahead" of others, Spicer recognizes and fosters those with gifted/talented abilities. This school has two PreK classrooms as well as two ECSE classrooms. It warms my heart as a parent and educator to see the love and care this school provides for even the youngest of learners. Each child is valued and respected, and each child is taught and knows they are important. Spicer is very much anti-bullying and this is reiterated to the students throughout the year. With two guidance counselors on campus, there is always someone able to assist any student who may be experiencing big emotions or any other need. BISD and JD Spicer participate in Conscious Discipline and positive redirection. As an educator myself I am thrilled with this as it aligns with my own beliefs and educational philosophies. I could not be happier with an elementary school, and I am so honored that my child can be a part of the JD Spicer family. The Spicer School motto is together we can, this is evident every single day. Together we can make a difference, Together We Can Make a Better future, Together We can do this for our children and Future Colts.