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Reaves Elementary

About Reaves Elementary

Reaves School History


O.A. Reaves Elementary is named after Otha A. Reaves. Otha A. Reaves graduated from Conroe High School. He was in the lumber and construction business for over thirty years and then dealt in investments. He served as a director of the Montgomery – Walker Soil Conservation district and was a member of the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce. For sixteen years, Otha A. Reaves dedicated his talents and time to the Conroe Schools, serving as trustee on the Conroe Independent School District Board of Education.

Construction of the school was finished in 1974 with a cost of $1.3 million and opened as an intermediate school, serving students in grades five and six. The first principal was Don Wells. Mr. Wells graduated from Conroe High School as well as Sam Houston State University. The school operated as an intermediate school for thirty years. Dru Ann Davis was the last principal while Reaves was an intermediate school during the 2003-2004 school year.

During the summer of 2004 the school was renovated with a fresh coat of paint and cheerful color-coded grade level pods, O. A. Reaves School opened its doors in August for the 2004-2005 school year as an elementary school serving Pre-k thru fourth grade.

Reaves Elementary Accomplishments:

2004 – 2005  Recognized School

2005 – 2006  Exemplary School

2006 – 2007  Recognized School

2007 – 2008  Exemplary School

2008 – 2009  Title 1, Part A Distinguished performance School

O.A. Reaves Elementary School – Home of the Reaves Bees

Excellence in Teaching and Learning for All!!

We believe that all students can and must learn at high levels of achievement. We understand that it is our responsibility to provide help and support to each student and create an environment which results in high standards of learning for all.

Mission & Vision Statement

Mission Statement

We believe that all student can and must learn at high levels of achievement. We understand that i is our responsibility to provide help and support to each student and create an environment which results in high standards of learning for all.


Vision Statement

  • A commitment to student learning – Teachers have a deep belief in and a commitment to ensuring that all students can learn. Teachers will do whatever it takes to make sure that students are successful.
  • A collaborative culture – Teachers throughout the school will have conversations with each other, learn from each other and make instructional decisions based on the collective knowledge of the group.
  • A focus on results – Teachers are empowered to make decisions based on evidence. Teachers will use common assessments to collect data about student progress and adjust curriculum and instruction as needed.