News
May is a BUSY month at Rice!
Please be sure to check the calendar below for special events and non-student school days.
Attendance Information
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Daily Attendance: Rice Elementary
Please report a student absence by phone call, email, or in ParentVUE.
January 16th: Next Round of School of Choice
We'd love for you to join our Rice Family!
Watch our Daily Raptor Report on YouTube
Interested in our Raptor Squad's daily news report? 5th graders have a chance to join our Squad by applying for a position of writer, director, or reporter. Subscribe to our channel to see our Squad in action!
December 5th: Kindergarten Orientation
Please join us to learn more about our incredible Kindergarten team and how we can help support your family when choosing where your child will attend school. We grow leaders through opportunities and our Leader in Me Program.
Thanksgiving Lunch on November 22nd!
Dear Rice Families and Staff;
Join us at Rice Elementary for the 2025-2026 School Year! School of Choice Opens on Monday, November 4th!
School Choice for the 2025-26 school year
Back to School Night for Parents & Guardians
Rice Families,
August 13th Ice Cream Social and Meet the Teacher
Please join us for our annual Ice Cream Social on August 13th from 5:00-6:00. Students are encouraged to bring their school supplies, see their new classroom, and meet their teacher! Ice cream will be available for kids.
Monday, August 5th 1st PTO Meeting of the Year!
Please join us for our first PTO meeting of the year on Monday, August 5th from 3:30-4:30 in the Media Center. All are welcome to attend, come once, monthly or anytime that works for you throughout the year. We'd love to have your voice on our team!
School of Choice & Office Information
The Rice Office is closed until July 29. Our office staff will continue to monitor both registration and School of Choice applications weekly throughout the summer. If you have an urgent need regarding registration or ParentVue, please email
2024-2025 School Supply Lists Available
Please see the 2024-2025 School Supply Lists under the "Parents" tab, "Documents".
Thank you!
School is Out for Summer: First Day of School is August 15th, 2024
We hope you have a safe and healthy summer break. See you back at school on Thursday, August 15th.
May 21st & 22nd: Scholastic Book Fair Family Event
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Kids will have an opportunity to shop during their Library Specials' time, if they have an eWallet set up or cash.
Thursday, March 28th Parent Information Night: Internet Safety
- Please join us for a presentation that will empower you as parents and help alert you to some of the dangers of various websites, gaming, and apps. Join us on Thursday, March 28 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Rice gym. This is a night for parents only.
Monday, March 4th PTO Meeting 3:30-4:30
We would love to have you join us in the Media Center from 3:30-4:30. Hope to see you there!
Monday, January 22nd: PTO Meeting 3:30-4:30
We will meet in the Media Center. We welcome you to join our team any time!
3:30-4:40 Monday, November 6th: PTO Meeting
Please join us in the Media Center from 3:30-4:30 for our monthly PTO meeting. We'd love to have you on our team! Children are welcome, please bring an activity (coloring, book, game, etc.) to keep them busy while we meet. 😊
Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!
Looking for holiday gift ideas? Our Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to Rice the week of November 13th. This Book Fair will only be open AFTER school for families (children must be accompanied by an adult) or adults who would like to purchase items for the holiday season.
Monday, October 2nd: PTO Meeting 3:30-4:30
We'd love your voice on our PTO. Please join us for our monthly meeting! If you can't make it but you are interested, check our parent section to read over the agenda/minutes.
Friday, October 6th: Walkathon- Rice's BIG Fundraiser
Our annual Walkathon is quickly approaching! We would love to see you come out and cheer on, walk/run, and encourage the kids as they participate to reach a goal they set for themselves on how many laps they will complete.
PTO Meeting on Monday, September 11th 3:30-4:30
Please join us for the PTO meeting on Monday, September 11th.
Parent & Guardian Back to School Night
Please join us for our annual Back to School Night this Thursday, August 21st. This is an informative evening event for parents. Your child's classroom teacher will go over routines, procedures, expectations, and be able to answer questions you have.
Parent Link Updated
Please check out our parent link at the top of the website. It's been updated with documents including information on: Leader in Me Technology Contract, Parent Handbook, PTO meeting minutes, and Fundraising information!
August 15th Ice Cream Social to Welcome Back our Raptors!
Please join us for our annual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, August 15th from 5:00-6:00pm where your family can meet your child's teacher, bring their school supplies, reconnect with friends, and enjoy ice cream or popsicles. We are so excited to welcome our Raptors back to school on August 17th!
2023-2024 School Supply Lists
2023-2024 Rice Elementary School
School Supply List
Kindergarten Supply List
1 full size backpack
July 24th: Rice Office Reopens
Our Rice Office will be closed from Friday, June 1st and reopen on Monday, July 24th. We hope you all have a safe, happy summer break!
2023-2024 School Supply Lists
Please find all grade level school supply lists for Rice Elementary using this link:
Online New Student & Kindergarten Registration
New and Returning Students
Kindergarten families, please register as soon as possible so we are prepared to help you and your child prepare for their year!
August 15th: Ice Cream Social and Meet the Teacher
We're excited to host our traditional "Ice Cream/Popsicle" Social and Meet the Teacher Event on Aug. 15th from 5:00-6:00. Please join us outside on the playground where you and your child will meet their teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
May 19th: Field Day and Someone Special BBQ
Field Day and Our Special Someone BBQ is back! Join us on Friday, May 19th for a fun-filled Day, including our Scholastic Book Fair during the BBQ.
Field Day Schedule
3rd-5th Grades = 8:45-10:45
K-2nd Grades = 12:45-2:45
Get your 2022-2023 Yearbook Before They're Gone!
Last Chance for 2022-2023 Yearbook!
We have about 40 yearbooks remaining for purchase. Once the yearbooks are sold out, they’re gone! The cost is $18.00.
Scholastic Book Fair May 16th-22nd
The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Rice from May 16th- 22nd!
Leader in Me Family Night
We are thrilled to invite Rice families for an opportunity to learn more about our Leader in Me program and see what our students are learning about leadership. The 7 Habits are like a compass that help guide students to make meaningful decisions. The habits are not just based on how
March 6th-10th is Spirit Week
Help us create some school spirit by joining us in Spirit Dress Week March 6th-10th. Join us by dressing up each day or pick which days you want to participate.
Calendar of Events Below
Please be sure to take a peek at our calendar below. We have a lot of events coming up, so mark your calendars!
March 2nd: Read Across America Day & Dress like your Favorite Book Character
Help us celebrate Read Across America Day by dressing up as your favorite book character on Thursday, March 2nd. You can even bring in the book that goes with your outfit! Please be sure characters are school appropriate and please, no masks or face paint.
New Start Time for the 2022-2023 School Year
Bell Schedule 2022 - 2023
8:05 a.m. Students can begin arriving and go to the playground or breakfast
8:20 a.m. First bell rings
August Back To School Dates
Tuesday, August 9th
The student’s class placement is available to see in “Parent VUE”
Friday, August 12th
Ice Cream Social - 5:00-6:00pm
Registration for New Students
Steps to enroll at Rice Elementary!
School Supply List 2022-2023
Use the Rice Elementary School Supply List for 2022-2023 when doing your back to school shopping.
Rice Music Concerts
Save the Dates!
Tuesday, May 17th Performances Please review the times below. Take special note for the 1st grade performance time as there has been an adjustment to their time.
Kindergarten Registration
Register for kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year today. Registering for kindergarten at your neighborhood school allows schools to determine classroom sizes, staffing needs, and the number of School of Choice seats they can offer.
See Something Say Something
Three ways to report incidents, concerns in PSD
The Rice Spirit Gear Store is open!
The Rice Spirit Gear Store is open! The deadline to order is February 13th.
Kindergarten Registration Happening Now for the 2022- 2023 School Year
Kindergarten is an exciting and important first step on your student's educational journey. In PSD, you'll find students are supported in many ways with caring teachers and staff, positive school and classroom culture, as well as a collaborative, safe and welcoming learning environment.
PSD School Of Choice
PSD's School Choice program allows families to select the school that best meets their child's educational needs based on space availability and eligibility requirements. A school choice application is required to attend a school that is not a student’s neighborhood school or to attend a cho
Food Drive & Turkey Round-Up
Rice Raptors are collecting canned and boxed food, and toiletries for the Wellington Food Bank, along with frozen turkeys or hams. Help support our local food bank by sending in items with your students. Which class can bring the most items!
Walkathon 2021
The Rice Walkathon is back this year! It is our annual school-wide fundraiser, organized by our PTO. Students packets will come home on September 16th. Fundraising takes place September 16th - October 7th. The Walkathon will be on October 7th.
2021 - 2022 School Supply List
2021 - 2022 School Supply List
The school supplies are showing up on store shelves......it's about time to have some fun picking out school supplies.
New Student Registration
New Student registration will be August 3rd and 4th. For more information on how to register online and required documents, please visit the PSD website https://www.psdschools.org/schools/school-registration
Summer Reading - Media Center Open
Let’s keep reading! The Rice Media Center will be open three times this summer for students to come in and check out books.
2020 - 2021 Yearbook
It is yearbook time! The Rice Elementary Yearbook is a 56-page book filled with pictures of students, teachers, staff, and memories of this interesting and unforgettable year. The price is $13.75 per yearbook. Pre-paying guarantees your student a yearbook.
Spirit Gear
Place your order here.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Our focus for the SOAR code the month of April is R-E-S-P-E-C-T. We continue to look for opportunities to positively recognize students demonstrating great SOAR behaviors and are working toward our next school-wide reward.
5210+ Challenge
Beginning Feb.
Kindergarten Registration
Welcome Kindergarten Families! We are excited for you to be a part of our school community. School registration will be online and below you will find information to register for Rice.
2020 Rice Elementary Holiday Spirit Week
2020 Rice Elementary Holiday Spirit Week
Join in the week of December 14th for a week of holiday cheer during online learning!
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Mental Health Matters
Mental Health Matters is on December 3rd, online from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
PSD Meals
PSD schools and grade levels are in Phase 1: Remote Learning through winter break.
Learning Pages
Access your teacher's learning page by clicking on the blue Learning Pages link above.