Our Mission
The Richard L. Rice School is a community of learners working together in an environmentwhere children feel safe, nurtured and challenged to meet their academic potential. We are dedicated to creating lifelong enthusiasm for learning, fostering social and emotional growth, and encouraging physical wellness. Through mutual respect and tolerance, the Rice family celebrates individuality and promotes culturally aware world citizens.
Anti-Bullying Information
In keeping with our mission statement, the Evesham Township School District continues to promote and maintain a positive school climate and culture at each of our schools that encourages civility, respect and caring. Click here to read our District Policy on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying. To report an allegation of HIB, click on the designated link (Reporting Form for Parents/Guardians, Reporting Form for School Employees/Contracted Providers), download and complete the form, save it, and send it to the school principal. Click here for more information on the district's Anti-Bullying Program and additional resources on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Prevention.
Annual District and School Grades Under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
All schools are required by the state to annually complete a Self-Assessment in order to assist the state in determining school and district compliance in implementing the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (ABR) Act. Click here to review the most recent presentation that was provided to the board outlining the process and summary results for 2021-2022. The last official report was released by the state in April of 2023. Annual data is used to assign school and district grades. The school grade is a raw score of data and the sum of the ratings for all indicators within each core element on the Self-Assessment. The maximum total score for a school is 78 points. The district’s grade is an average of the total scores of all schools in the district. Click here to view the state report that includes all school and district grades. In order to foster safe and positive learning conditions for students, this data, along with feedback from School and District Safety Teams, is used as part of an integrated process for reinforcing and strengthening our school and district climate and culture.