Marguerite Hahn Elementary School

Very little ethic diversity. We loved our kindergarten teacher but felt a distance from the "community" (parents are COLD unless kids fit their mold). Our child could not make any lasting friendships although at school she enjoyed her classroom. Then, when Rohnert Park went to 30 kids in K-3 classes we left our neighborhood school. I think the bullies are often the snobby kids. Kids from other cultures will feel they don't fit in, despite the lip service toward diversity. Hope it gets better.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is awesome. My son's teacher is too. The principal is not a very good one but is being replaced this year. My son is in 5th grade and loves this school. The only downsider is there are many bullies in this school. The teachers don't really help about this. Also, beware of the lunch Yard-duties; they are very mean to my child. He got in trouble for beating people at Handball. Anyways this is an outstanding school and got the best elementary school in 2009. Awesome school!

My son is in Kindergarten and I really like his teacher. The school has a good sense of community. My son loves to participate in the events they throw every few weeks such as free movie nights, walk & roll to school days, and books & breakfast mornings. The staff we see, girls in the office, or other staff walking around know my son by name. I'm really pleased with their consistency and thoughtfulness. I can only grade teacher quality on the one teacher we have had.
--Submitted by a parent

Felt I needed to write a review after reading the previous ones. My son currently goes to Hahn. Their is a sense of community at the school & some really good families that attend there. The PTA there is very strong and does a LOT for the school, the carnivals, paid fieldtrips, science fairs, movie nights... Yes, the classroom sizes have gotten bigger. The school is utilizing their resources by having 5th/6th grade reading buddies for the younger grades & writing journal buddies. Plus parent volunteers. I also work on the playground occasionally. I have never seen or heard of any type of bullying. The teachers are very good & do the best they can. ALL the schools in CA are in a budget crisis, this is a tough time for ALL schools.
--Submitted by a parent

Very little safety and concern for the children. Everyone is in a mad dash to get their children to school on time. No speed limit enforced. The bullies don't get reprimanded, it continues to happen on a daily basis. Everyone is quick to turn a blind eye to it. Everyone is so disconnected, and seem to care very little about what is best for the children because they expect them to fit into their mold. If your child has a personality and the means to think for themselves, they will be torn down and the staff will try to place a label on them. Especially the principal. I brought something to her attention (a plethora of times) that would be beneficial in my child's learning process and she was quick (TOO QUICK) to disregard what I was putting down for her. If you want your child to fit into a box ( a grossly megalomaniac one at that) then this is the perfect school for you. If you want your child to be a normal kid, then I would HIGHLY recommend to keep searching and do an extensive and thorough investigation of the school of your choosing.
--Submitted by a parent

ld give iit a 0 but that's not an option! This is a terrible school! My daughter was new coming into this school and they have picked her to pieces! She is allowed to be bullied I brought it to the principals attention many times and her final say in it is " well we have a lot of kids so its out of our control". The principal lacks any if not all leadership and people skills! the teachers pick on the shy sensitive children. And they have no compassion at all! Your child is better off going to Petaluma schools!!!
--Submitted by a parent

As a lot of parents know in this district another school has been closed and that means more kids in the class. If you're child is quiet or shy he or she will be left to fen for themselves. The teachers are great but with very little help from the principal. Who is there to "get the job done" but doesn't. You're better off going outside the district. Especially with avereage class size being 31 students.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is a very bad choice for children with dissabilities, especiall high functionaing autism. The principal lacks leadership and creativities to handle situations that needs a profound leadership.
--Submitted by a parent

Hahn school is wonderful! teachers, principal and staff are awesome. Great parent participation. My daughter loves to go to school every day!
--Submitted by a parent

A great school that really cares about its kids. Teachers are always looking out for more than just their own kids and are always helpful to parents who ask questions. Only drawback is new principal. A bit standoffish and a cliquish PTA. They are also a bit crowded. Classrooms seem too full.
--Submitted by a parent