Disorganized, fails to keep parents informed, the the pickup system after school is 30+ mins long. Plan at least 30 mins to pick your child up unless you arrive closer to 3:30. There is only one road to enter on and leave the school grounds, also used by the buses, and this contributes heavily to the long pickup times.
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2010
Growing up in a nearby school district, I always loved coming to Ripon schools for athletic and other events. The pride shown by the students, teachers, and community is second-to-none. When it came time for me and my husband to select a city to live in, it was hands-down Ripon. What's great about Ripon is how dedicated the teachers are to each student and his/her abilities. The leadership at Barlow is top-notch as evidenced by the recent title of Wisconsin Elementary School Principal of the Year our school principal was endowed with. Truly one of Wisconsin's outstanding districts! The innovation of education is evident here, plus my kids actually want to go to school!!!!!