W. G. Rhea Elementary School information

W. G. Rhea Elementary School was founded in 1968 as a K-5 school. In 1989, the Paris Special School District decided to cluster its three schools into like grades and Rhea became a K-1 school. In 1995, an addition was built onto Rhea and the second grade moved here to make our school K-2. A large preschool wing was added and opened in 2008.

We have four preschool classes (including one for speech developmentally delayed children), eleven kindergarten classes, eleven first grade classes, and ten second grade classes. We also have a class called S.E.E.K. (Students Earning Educational Knowledge) to meet the needs of our special learners. Students who need specialized tutoring in reading and/or math can visit our resource teacher for a brief time during the day. Our class sizes range from 17 to 21 students per class. We have approximately 700 students in our school.

Rhea students get to participate in special area classes: library, physical education, and music. Every day, each class goes to one of the special area classes for 50 minutes. Students get technology training in using our mobile laptop computer lab. They also participate in guidance class on a regular basis. A before and after school program is also offered on every school day called Kids Club. Students who participate in Kids Club get organized play time, help with homework, and a healthy snack.

Certified, highly qualified teachers teach all of our classes and we have about one teacher aid per every three classes. Rhea School is Southern Associated Credited. Our principal is Mr. Scott Owens and our assistant principal is Mr. Gerald Howard.

Rhea students are proud to be known as the Rhea Rockets. Rhea School is where we reach for the stars!