E.F. Rittmueller Middle School

965 East Genesee Street

School District

Frankenmuth
Grade

5-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 30, 2012

I simply could not care less whether the principal is seen spectating at "sporting events" or any other community event. He does however lead a great outdoor program in the Frankenmuth Outdoor Explorers Club. He also goes out of his way to make all students feel welcome and continually searches for new and innovative ways to do so, be it in the classroom, hallway or cafeteria. My student's homework is relevant and rigorous and his teachers are caring and professional. But maybe the Oct. 28 poster is right, let's not judge our principals based upon academic outcomes but as to whether the principal sits in the stands and watches your little Billy kick a soccer ball or cozies up in the BPAC to watch your little Janie do her best imitation of a purple tree in Seussical.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2012

In the past I have rated EFR as excellent. However, under the administration of Mark Whelton I can only think of the TItanic slowly sinking. Mr Whelton is a big talker and nothing more. He misuses his power and is not a team player when it comes to dealing with parents. He has done nothing to make EFR any better and he does not try to do anything except talk a big game. He has no experience in what he is doing and should not be guiding our students or mentoring his very young staff. He is simply not packing the gear that this school deserves. EFR could be an amazing place with the right leadership. It has great students and a staff that is of high quality. However, Mr Whelton simply shows up and sits behind a desk with a title. He does nothing more. The other school administrators and superintendent are present and involved in sporting events, the arts and other community events. Mr Whelton is not seen at anything outside of the confines of EFR. We truly have done our children and community a disservice by putting Mr Whelton in the position he is in.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2011

This is a great school, love the staff and organization on every event and projects the school arrange to develop and prepare our kid, moreover the personalized focus to help our kids
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010

Our school is committed to academic excellence and demands the most out of the students.
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2010

I have one leaving EFR and one entering and I am looking forward to 4 more years at EFR. It is a great environment and a learning environment. Middle School years are tough and the staff at EFR helps us weather the storm. The staff expects much from themselves and it is reflected on to the students. It is a great place to be!
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2009

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