Riverbend is an Honor School of Excellence and a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School.
The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private schools based on one of two criteria:
- Schools whose students, regardless of backgrounds, are high performing. These are schools ranked among the state's highest performing schools as measured by their performance on state assessments or in the case of private schools, that score at the highest performance level on tests referenced by national norms in at least the most recent year tested; and
- Schools with at least 40 percent of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds that improve student performance to high levels as measured by the school's performance on state assessments or nationally-normed tests.
School, parents, and community working together to provide each student an appropriate learning experience in a positive, secure environment.
As a part of our county goal, we will be working together to ensure the success of our students with preparation for tomorrow and learning for a lifetime.
Riverbend Elementary School serves the Crabtree, Iron Duff, and Fines Creek area of Haywood County. The school was named for the bend in the Pigeon River located close to the school. This area of Haywood County is one of the most beautiful, desirable areas in the county. This wonderful new school, located one mile north of I-40, replaced two older schools which were in a declining state of repair. These communities have come together in this new location to establish one of the best schools in the area.
We are proud to be parents of two super students of Riverbend Elementary School. We expected no less than the 2011 National Blue Ribbon that was awarded. Riverbend has an exceptional staff including the principal, teachers, teachers assistants, Title 1, cafeteria, secreterial, guidance, nurse, social worker, custodians, bus drivers, and all the support staff. Our children are building a strong foundation to support their school careers. We love our community, neighbors, and highly decorated elementary school. Thanks to all those involved in our children’s education! Great job!
Roger and Holly Smith
God Bless this school.
I love this school. Wonderful!
Congratulations to all staff on your achievement of Blue Ribbon status.
My wife and I are so lucky to have our child Trevor M Gonzalez in Riverbend Elementary. We are so proud of the school’s achievement, I feel confident that Trevor’s future will be brighter thanks to Riverbend. Keep up the great work everyone!
Paul M Gonzalez