The school known as Ralph Witters Elementary was first built as Springview School in 1952. At that time, Ralph Witters was the principal of another Thermopolis elementary building, Hill School. He had begun as principal of Hill School in 1946 and would continue in this role for more than 30 years, retiring in 1978.
By 1994, growing student enrollment moved the fourth and fifth-grade students to Lucerne Intermediate School, just north of Thermopolis. Construction on another addition to Ralph Witters began in 2006 and was completed for the 2007-08 school year. With the newly expanded building, the fourth and fifth graders returned to the building, bringing Ralph Witters back to its original purpose as a school for all students in kindergarten through fourth grade.
244 students
8:1 student/teacher ratio
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Parent or Guardians: Please return your student’s
library books Monday, April 6th when you come to pick up supplies and computers at RWE. Also, there will be a marked bin in the front entry of RWE for students to return library books.
"Chalk it Up" day didn't turn out so well with the weather but if your family decided to do window decorations instead, the RWE staff will be driving around from 3-4 today to check them out! Also, feel free to take a picture and post it!
Today is pajama day. Wearing pajamas on a “school” day is pretty awesome! Let’s see those pictures!
Important RWE Update! Attached is communication for RWE parents and guardians in regards to our plans for the extended school closure.
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Today is crazy hair and crazy socks day because we miss you all like crazy!!! We can’t wait to see even more awesome pictures today!
My journey has since led me to become the principal of Ralph Witters Elementary School. The staff, students, and parents at our school are exceptional. Everyone involved puts students first. We are very proud of our students and their accomplishments and we will continue to set goals with high expectations for student learning.
My husband Brandon and I have a preschool son. Someday we look forward to our own son learning from the outstanding educators at Hot Springs County School District.
At Ralph Witters Elementary we believe it is everyone’s responsibility to empower children with the creative, intellectual, and decision-making skills necessary for them to become academically, socially, physically, and emotionally successful and responsible. With that in mind, parents are invited to be active participants in our school. Whether you are a classroom volunteer, a member of the PTO, you participate in special events, or you are a member of our site council, you are encouraged to be involved! Research on schools clearly demonstrates that parent participation in their child’s school coincides with a greater likelihood of academic success for their child.
My door is always open for questions you may have and I look forward to working with all of you!
