• In addition to a strong emphasis on the core curricular areas of English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, Rather also offers the following curricular and co-curricular activities that students benefit from and really enjoy:

    *Weekly Art, Library, Music, and Physical Education Classes
    *Computer Lab/Chromebooks/Tablets – English Language Arts and Math Programs, Keyboarding
    *Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Reader Clubs, and Book Prizes
    *March Is Reading Month Celebration
    *Family Nights – Accelerated Reader, Family Math/Science, Family Movie
    *Monthly Assembly Programs
    *Capturing Kids Hearts Program
    *Making Better Choices Lessons
    *Third Grade Water Safety
    *Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Program *Weekly RAMS Rewards Drawing with Prizes
    *Christmas Music Program at Ionia Theatre
    *Lunch With The Principal for 5th Graders
    *Principal’s Refrigerator for Exemplary Student Work
    *Fifth Grade D.A.R.E. Classes
    *Talent Show
    *Fall, Christmas, and Valentine’s School Parties
    *Fall Festival
    *Book Fairs
    *Career Day
    *Santa’s Secret Shop