Pinewood Elementary School

I agree with the last comment. After Jacksonville Elementary closed, Pinewood went down considerable. They could not keep a permit principle in the office, they moved Bobby Lester somewhere else in the district and I think that was their biggest mistake. Last year my son who was a kindergartener got bullied by older kids in the mornings, and when I would go talk to the principle about it, there was always a different principle. This year they have a new principle who is suppose to permit, not sure how well she is going to do. So far she changed the pick up lines and it takes forever to get your child. I got in line at 2:15 and didn't get home till after 3:00 and I live less than a mile from the school. My son had a great teacher last year, but I am not liking the one he has this year. She has never taught before, this is her first year teaching. To prevent the bullying I don't let my son eat breakfast at school, because that when it seemed he always got bullied. It funny because I would go ever morning and stand back and watch the bullying happen, and it seemed still nothing would be done about it. Also the staff used to friendly, and seems now that aren't friendly at all.
—Submitted by a parent

after jacksonville elementary closed Pinewood has gone down in my opinion. Some teachers dont seem to care whether their students learn or not, bullying is let go and not addressed to proper levels, in the past years this school was awesome and cared about their students and curricullum this year it seems to have forgotten that they are there to teach and not make money and go home. I send my child to school to be educated not to be babysat by someone who is there for a paycheck.
—Submitted by a parent

They have the best teachers and principal out of all the schools we need more schools like this one
—Submitted by a parent

most things about this school is great i just wish that they would take a more serious stand against bullying
—Submitted by a parent

Bobby G. Lester... Is such a blessing for all who attend Pinewood Elementary!!!! He goes the extra mile to get to know each and everyone of his students... He has been a blessing to both of my boys!!!! Thanks
—Submitted by a parent

Pinewood is a great neighborhood school! Most of the teachers are very educated and know all the latest academic standards our childen face in today's society. I currently have a 5th grader and a first grader and I'm proud to say they attend Pinewood Elementary School.
—Submitted by a parent

I am very pleased with Pinewood, the teachers are caring and considerate, as well as dedicated to the academic learning environment of all students
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Pinewood is fabulous! i have had 1 child go 1st-5th grade i have one child who remains in pinewood.1St grade. I am looking forward to a great 4 years remaining with this school. We feel at home in pinewwod.We are always welcome to visit the school at any time. My child gets excellent grades.And great teacher relations. The teachers at pinewood are there for more than just a paycheck!
—Submitted by a parent

A great neighborhood school! Pinewood has been an excellent school for my child. The teachers are highly qualified and push the children to work hard and succeed. The faculty and staff are friendly and always willing to help if they can. A Great Jacksonville School!
—Submitted by a parent