πŸŽ‰ Rockin’ Rice Rangers – 2nd Nine Weeks! πŸŽ‰

We are proud to recognize our 2nd Nine Weeks Rockin’ Rice Rangers! These outstanding students went above and beyond by excelling in P.E., Music, Art, Library, and i-Ready. Their hard work, positive attitudes, and commitment to learning truly shine across all specials and programs.

Way to go, Rangers! Keep rocking and setting the standard for excellence at Rice! β­πŸ‘
5 days ago, Rice Elementary
Student holding a certificate with teacher
Student holding a certificate with teacher
Students holding  certificates for i-ready
Students holding  certificates for i-ready
Student holding a certificate with teacher
Student holding a certificate with teacher
Student holding a certificate with teacher
Student holding a certificate with teacher
Student holding a certificate with teacher
Student holding a certificate with teacher
🌟 Leaders of the Week 🌟

This week, we are proud to recognize our Leaders of the Week for demonstrating Habit #1: Be Proactive! These students take responsibility for their choices, show initiative, and are always ready to do the right thingβ€”without being asked. πŸ’ͺπŸ“˜

Way to lead by example! We are so proud of you! πŸ‘βœ¨
8 days ago, Rice Elementary
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
student holding a certificate
students holding certificates
Happy Law Enforcement Day to Officer Ty! We're so grateful for the safety and security he provides us along with the Tyler ISD PD. ❀️
11 days ago, Mrs. O'Neal
Officer Ty holding a cake
πŸ₯³ Starting 2026 strong with our teacher of the month for January, Torrey Edwards, and our para for January, Didi Henderson. Thank you for loving your students and showing up for them each day. πŸŽ‰
14 days ago, Rice Elementary
Torrey Edwards, Teacher of the Month
Did Henderson, Para of the Month
πŸ“šβš“ Our Book Fair is coming soon! βš“πŸ“š
Get ready to set sail for storiesβ€”our Literati Book Fair arrives in just one month! More details coming soon.
15 days ago, Rice Elementary
a flyer announcing our book fair is coming soon
Huge thank you to KLTV's Andrew Tate for coming and speaking to our 5th grade students about being a meteorologist! πŸŒ€οΈβ›ˆοΈ
about 1 month ago, McKenna Cassels
🌟 Leaders of the Week Spotlight 🌟

This week, we’re celebrating students who demonstrated Habit Seven: Sharpen the Saw! These leaders take care of their mind, body, and heart, making time to learn, grow and recharge. They model balance, positivity and a commitment to becoming their best selves each day.

We are so proud of the healthy habits and growth mindset they bring to our campusβ€”way to lead by example! πŸ’™πŸ“šβœ¨
about 1 month ago, Rice Elementary
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
student holding a certificate
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
Oh what fun it is to be in Pre-K! Our Pre-K Rangers had the best time being creative and making gingerbread houses today!
about 1 month ago, Rice Elementary
Kids making gingerbread houses.
Kids making gingerbread houses.
Kids making gingerbread houses.
Kids making gingerbread houses.
Kids making gingerbread houses.
Kids making gingerbread houses.
Kids making gingerbread houses.
Kids making gingerbread houses.
Kids making gingerbread houses.
Mrs. Harville's students nailed it!! Kids who met their goals on their math unit assessment got to earn pies to throw. Way to go 4th graders!! πŸ₯§
about 1 month ago, Mrs. O'Neal
students throwing pies at Mrs. Harville
students throwing pies at Mrs. Harville
students throwing pies at Mrs. Harville
students throwing pies at Mrs. Harville
students throwing pies at Mrs. Harville
We love celebrating leadership!! This Rice Ranger earned a Principal Uber to and from music class for her outstanding classroom behavior and participation!! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰
about 1 month ago, Mrs. O'Neal
student riding in a desk chair pushed by Mr. Wadle
Help us congratulate our December Teacher of the Month, Michael Stacks, and our Paraprofessional of the Month, Ryleigh Williams. We are appreciate your hard work and dedication to our Rice Rangers. πŸ₯³
about 1 month ago, Rice Elementary
Mr. Stacks holding his certificate
Ryleigh Williams holding her certificate
🌟 Leaders of the Week! 🌟
This week, we’re celebrating students who demonstrated Habit Six: Synergize! These amazing leaders know how to work together, value each other’s ideas, and bring out the best in their teams. 🀝✨

We’re so proud of the way they collaborate, communicate, and help create a stronger, more connected school community. Keep shining, leaders! πŸ’«
about 1 month ago, Rice Elementary
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
student holding a certificate
students holding certificates
student holding a certificate
student holding a certificate
students holding certificates
Check out another STAR Student! 🌟We're so proud of your leadership!
about 2 months ago, Mrs. O'Neal
student sitting at the principals desk
It's going to be a rockin' good time as the 4th graders perform Holly, Jolly Jukebox Thursday, December 11th at 6pm in the cafeteria. This is also our December PTA general membership meeting. We hope you'll join us.
about 2 months ago, Rice Elementary
Holly Jolly Jukebox THursday, December 11th 6pm Rice Cafetorium
Today in 5th grade math, students were architects for elf university as we began our unit on volume! Students constructed skyscrapers, using unit cubes to better understand volume and constructed buildings for the elves!
about 2 months ago, McKenna Cassels
🌟 Leaders of the Week! 🌟
This week, we are proud to recognize students who demonstrated Habit Five: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. These leaders listen with care, show empathy toward others, and communicate respectfullyβ€”creating a positive and supportive environment for everyone around them. πŸ’¬πŸ’›

Help us celebrate these outstanding students who remind us that true leadership starts with understanding! πŸ‘βœ¨
about 2 months ago, Rice Elementary
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
🌟 Leaders of the Week! 🌟

This week we’re proud to recognize students who demonstrated Habit Four: Think Win-Win. These leaders work well with others, seek fair and thoughtful solutions, and show genuine consideration for everyone around them. πŸ’›

Their positive attitudes and collaborative spirits help make our campus a better place each day. Congratulations to our Leaders of the Week! πŸŽ‰πŸ‘
2 months ago, Rice Elementary
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
student holding a certificate
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
Our Pre-K Rangers had the best time on their field trip to EcoLand in Kilgore! They enjoyed exploring the interactive exhibits where science is brought to life!
2 months ago, Rice Elementary
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
🌟 Leaders of the Week! 🌟

This week, we’re celebrating students who demonstrated Habit Three: Put First Things First! πŸ’ͺ
These leaders know how to prioritize what’s important, manage their time wisely, and take responsibility for getting things done. They focus on what matters most and set a great example for others every day.

πŸ‘ Join us in congratulating our amazing Leaders of the Week! πŸ‘
2 months ago, Rice Elementary
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
🧦Socks-Giving has begun. Please bring new, unopened packages of socks for our community. 🧦
2 months ago, Rice Elementary
red basket in the cafeteria for collecting sock donations