Donlon Elementary School

We moved here two years ago, specifically to take advantage of the excellent educational opportunities Donlon could provide to our children. We have found the staff, teachers, and principal at Donlon to be incredibly supportive, positive, and genuinely committed to ensuring students reach their full potential in a very nurturing environment. The sense of community among parents and families at Donlon is also exceptional, and we feel extremely grateful to have found such a wonderful school community for our children.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has been going to Donlon for 3 years now and I couldn't be happier with how he has progressed academically as well as how Donlon has helped develop his character. So far, ever teacher he has been assigned to has always had a genuine interest in his education. Our outgoing principal didn't seem to have much time to adjust to Donlon, but she did have some very big shoes to fill taking Mr. Schwitzer's place! I am sure whoever fills the position will have the full support of the staff and the parents as both are always very active and involved in everything.
--Submitted by a parent

Donlon is a great school with lots of community involvement. This is what helps the success of all the Pleasanton schools. My daughter is very happy here and her testing are way above average. Mr. Schweitzer is missed as the principal as he was always a jolly fellow.
--Submitted by a parent

Mixed reactions to this school. The classrooms are overcrowded, no budget and no facilties. I have 2 children here, one has a great teacher but the other teacher is simply uncaring about the students. I would recommend going elsewhere.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are very dedicated and involved with children's education at Donlon. We still miss Mrs. Schwitzner (who retired as the principal this past June), but hope that the new principal will find motivation and get involved in the community more. The drop off in the morning is horrific at this school with a window of only 12 minutes for over 750 students who attend. Donlon Elementary.
--Submitted by a parent

We have had a great experience at Donlon. The principal is involved, active, and responsive to students and parents. He is retiring and will be missed but the new principal seems to be equally dedicated. My son has had some great teachers that both challenge and support. Parents are encouraged to get involved and it has made for a strong feeling of community within.
--Submitted by a parent

We are so happy that we will have a new principal. Way to go!
--Submitted by a parent

Each of my children's teachers have been excellent. The principal is very involved with parents, students and teachers. I am very glad I chose Donlon over private schools in the area.
--Submitted by a parent

Donlon is a great school. Our principle, Mr. Schweitzer is the best. He gets very involved with the activities and the students love him. The teachers are good and there is heavy participation by the parents.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a mother of three students at Donlona and I love the school. The programs they offer are wonderful and all of the teachers really include all of the schools and the principal is really cool with all of the students. They have band, strings, and other in and after school activities. My 5th grader is doing the revolution and they have a whole program to help them learn all of the academic work. The 4th graders do a California thing that my 5th grader really liked. The teachers are really nice and they involve all of the parents always. The 5th grade teachers give the 5th grade students the help they need to get ready for middle school and even high school. We love Donlon a lot and I will continue to give my children the opportunity to let them go through this school. We love Donlon! Yay!
--Submitted by a parent