Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School

We love Verdugo Woodlands! Our daughter is enrolled in the Japanese Dual Language Program, which is amazing. Great teachers and staff, and LOTS of parent involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has quite a few very lazy teachers and principal doesn't want to to anything about it. I have reported it to the principal but she was very negative about it. She is there to protect the lazy teacher not the students who suffered under the lazy teacher. I moved out from this school district. I would say 20% of the teachers are good.
--Submitted by a parent

We moved out of the district a few weeks ago and realized our 3rd grader still had money on her lunch account. I called the school and was redirected to food services. Found out we had about $10 left on the account and were told we couldn't get the money back because the bank charged $15 to do a refund. I asked if the money could be transfered to her new school and was told "no". Are you kidding me!!! I ended up having the money transfered to the account of one of the students in her class. This is absolutely ridiculous!
--Submitted by a parent

VW is a wonderful school! The teachers are great and very caring. Parents are very involved and create a community. I love this school and am very happy that my son is able to go here!
--Submitted by a parent

Verdugo Woodlands is a fantastic school with amazing parent involvement and dedicated and creative teachers and staff! Many arts programs are offered to students, as well. Love this school!
--Submitted by a parent

6 1/2 hour wait just register, only to be told that utility bills were inacceptable. It is not specified on the information worksheet.
--Submitted by a parent

VW is a terrific school. My children have thrived, even when challenged. The administration is very good. Mrs Buhl is actually a very likable and caring principle. She has a huge job and little assistance. If you are pleseant and get involved, you will feel much more a part of the family. As for Pat, she is lovely and has taken great care of my entire family. Again, these hard working people need to be given some respect and understanding. They are dealing with 600 children and their families. I recommend involvement in volunteering in the classroom, help with the fundraising, attend the PTA and WAVE mtgs, get informed and involved!
--Submitted by a parent

The parent involvement is key! A great community and lively parents make this a fantastic public, yes public, school for children in Glendale, CA.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent teachers and administration. Wonderful parent community. A gem of a neighborhood school.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is a second grader at VW and although the teachers at the school are great the principal Mrs. Buhl comes across as very insincere and cold. She is also not very accessible. The front staff is also very unpleasant, Pat the secretary is often rude and standoffish. She needs to retire!
--Submitted by a parent