Robert B. Turner Elementary School opened it's doors in the fall of 2002. Named after a former principal of Western Anderson School, this school began as a blended family of teachers and staff from three existing elementary schools: Saffell Street Elementary, Emma B. Ward Elementary, and Western Elementary, as well as several first-year teachers. The school's first principal was Sheila Mitchell (now Superintendent of Anderson County Schools). She was followed by interim principal, Gary Stinnett. Mr. Wayne Reese was hired in 2006 and was principal at RBT until his passing in 2017. Mr. Gary Stinnett returned as interim principal in 2017 and long time teacher, Mr. Jason Alexander, was hired as principal in 2018.
We operate under the TEAM concept in which staff, parents, and students work together as one to "win the game" of education of all students. This approach has been successful for us. On the 2013-2014 state assessment, Robert B. Turner was named a "School of Distinction". Most recently, RBT was named a Blue School during the 2022-2023 school year meaning that the Titans scored in the top 10 percent of all elementary schools in the state of Kentucky - a huge achievement!
Robert B. Turner Elementary School provides students with many opportunities to learn inside and outside of the classroom. An outdoor nature trail gives students the chance to observe nature and learn about natural science first hand. Each spring RBT hosts an Ag Day where students learn the importance of agriculture in our daily lives. We also attempt to broaden the cultural horizons of students by bringing in various assemblies for both educational value as well as entertainment. Students have enjoyed Remix Education and the Louisville Science Center's Ion Jones program.
Students in the school are also able to participate in many extra-curricular activities such as the Kindness Club, choir, STLP, academic team, and the archery team. RBT also participates in district sponsored elementary basketball and cheerleading teams.
The Family Resource Youth Service Center (FRYSC) works within the school to build the bridge between home and school for many families. The FRC sponsors events such as Back-to-School night, Pumpkin Carving, and sponsors our Math and Reading Nights each year.
Turner Elementary is focused on students being successful and celebrating that success. Students have many opportunities to excel and be recognized for academic achievement as well as good character. Some of these opportunities include the Power of Positive Students (POPS), Citizen of the Month, and the Titan of the Month. RBT also places importance on student attendance by awarding the Attendance Trophy to the homeroom with the highest attendance percentage each month.
These are just some of the many reasons that Turner's students are successful and do so well on state assessments as well as individuals in our school and community.
Robert B. Turner Elementary School
Guidelines for Success:
Take Responsibility
I am Respectful
Think Positive (Growth Mindset)
Act Safely
Never Give Up