About Our School

Our role at Richardson Elementary School is to develop citizens who can effectively and constructively function in an ever-changing democratic society. Richardson Elementary is nestled in a residential area of North St. Paul, Minnesota and houses approximately 646 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Our staff works hard to instill pride, responsibility, and a love of learning in each of our students. We teach our students to function independently and responsibly in the community.

• Provide a challenging and enriched curriculum allowing for individual differences, and to maximize each student's potential.
• Encourage positive self-concept and respect for others.
• Guide students toward skills necessary to think, reason, evaluate and function independently and responsibly.
• Instill a desire for learning and discovering now, and in the future.
• Continue to develop professionally and grow towards excellence.
  
  

• Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
• Use the appropriate voice level and courteous language.
• Follow directions from all adults.
• Be accurate and truthful in words and actions.
• Behave and move in an orderly and safe manner.
• Be prepared and participate in your learning.
• Treat others the way you want to be treated.
• Always try your best.
• Have fun and be safe.
  
  

• Positive Attitude: I will feel good about myself and others.
• Self-Control: I will manage my body and my language and encourage others to do the same.
• Respect: I will treat myself, others, and property with respect.
• Responsibility: I will demonstrate responsibility through positive behavior.
• Cooperation: I will cooperate with others for the success of everyone.
• Personal Best/Success: I will strive for my personal best/success at all times.