Wilson Elementary School

I must clarify my low rating. We have had 2 kids in this school and have had amazing teachers. HOWEVER, the principal Josh Hancock is terrible. No people skills at all. Does not advocate for parents or kids and is only concerned about his reputation. There has been a mass exodus of teachers ever since he has taken over. John Nesbit was 1000% better and I wish we could go back to the good old days.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal is not very friendly (Hancock). I have two kids going there and they don't expect very much out of the 5th graders, the schools in Maricopa were much better. The kindergarten (bodrero) is not ASD friendly, my son is not doing well at all there. There should be a school in the Mesa area for special needs.
--Submitted by a parent

Our two older children attended from the time the school opened and both had great experiences here. We've worked with so many wonderful teahers over the years. We moved to the Houston Texas area a few years ago for work, but moved beck BECAUSE we wanted our youngest to start Kindergarten at Wilson. Now he is in 1st Grade and has Mrs. Cannon, what a treasure, and loves school. If moving back specifically for THIS school doesn't say a lot about it, what does?
--Submitted by a parent

Since the New principal, a lot of rules have changed. My child wasn't excited about goingto school anymore. They are not allowed to run on the playgound, and most days they would have five minutes to eat lunch. She didn't get to finish her food. The kids had assigned seating at lunch so they didn't sit next to friends and talk. They got yelled at for talking constantly. Very rude lunch staff. We switched schools.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has gone to Wilson Elementary for 6 years. This year she will be graduating Wilson. I have always loved this school! So does my daughter. She and I love all the staff members, teachers, and the curriculum. I actually use to teach there in 2007-2008 year there for the special ed kids. I love it there at wilson and so does my daughter. I am really impressed with the teachers there. They love and care for each and every one of the kids. I would highly recommend Wilson to any parents and or legal guardians of your kids to go to Wilson Elementary.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter was only in this school for approximately 3 months and what a difference it made. We both loved this school, the principal, the staff, the other students very much. We moved and had to send her to her local school but if I could, i would have left her in this school. They really try hard, you know what;s going on every step of the way, and they instill self-confidence in the children as well as ownership of all responsibilities when it comes to homework and classwork. We will miss this school.
--Submitted by a parent

This is such a great school. The principal, teachers and staff are great. It is like a family and parent involvement is great. I would highly recommend this school! :)
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are wonderful and the principal is great with the kids. He really gets down to the level of the children to understand them. The teachers are WOW... I can't begin to describe them. I LOVE THEM! My kids enjoy their teachers and I enjoy the structure they have.
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my daughters have attended Wilson, with my youngest in 5th grade. The teachers have been attentive, involved and good communicators with the parents. Mr. Nesbitt as principal is involved and seems to really care about the kids. I am glad my children had the opportunity to attend such a good school.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in kindergarten at Wilson. She loves it. Her teacher, Mrs. Weinerth, is EXCEPTIONAL! She has an amazing gift with children and has helped her students blossom and develop a love for education!
--Submitted by a parent