All of our schools in the Sauk Rapids-Rice district participate in the “PATH of the Storm” PBIS program.  Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a school-wide, data-drive system to promote positive behavior among our students. Learning productive behaviors is a critical part in our students' development, so we teach our behavioral expectations in the same manner as we would math or reading. Students are not expected to automatically know how to behave in certain situations or environments. We provide the support they need to learn those behaviors and carry them into their futures. The systems we have in place encourage positive behavior and reteach expected behaviors to struggling students. 

Our “PATH” acronym includes the following behavioral expectations:

P= Prepared
A= Accepting
T= Trustworthy
H= Helpful

How can parents help?

Learning is not constricted to the walls of our schools, and we encourage parents to promote positive behavior at home. You can accomplish this by reviewing PATH expectations with your child to reinforce their importance. Show interest in your child's day by asking about it when they return home. Take time to celebrate their achievements and milestones! 

Assisting your child in being prepared for school and getting a good night's rest will help set them up for days full of learning. Encourage your child to do their best both academically and behaviorally. Practicing positive phrases (please, thank you, I'm sorry) will help your student carry those phrases into school behavior. 

Whether you have students just starting out in elementary school, ready to graduate or just have a willingness to make a difference in our schools, we encourage you to consider volunteering.

Your interest to helping our students succeed and working together to create a positive impact on their educational journey is an integral part of the educational setting. Parents/guardians and volunteers involved in the education of our students is an important part of our Strategic Plan here at Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools this year. 

Visit our Volunteers page to see volunteer opportunities and programs throughout our schools. 

Together against bullying — united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.

Make it ORANGE and make it end! On Unity Days (once per month) we make an extra effort to spread the message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion by wearing ORANGE. We want our schools to be an expressive place for all students. United we are strong! 

Unity Day dates are listed on the district calendar. 

Why Orange? 

“ORANGE provides a powerful, visually compelling expression of solidarity,” said Paula Goldberg, Executive Director of PACER Center. “When hundreds of individuals in a school or organization wear orange, the vibrant statement becomes a conversation starter, sending the unified message to kids to know that they are not alone." The bright orange brings attention to bullying and prompts conversations to stop the behavior. Bullying is never acceptable behavior. 

For more information on Unity Day and PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, visit their page.