Wildwood Elementary School

A very involved parent body. A hands on principal. A strong community feel. It is an excellent place given public school education contraintst.
--Submitted by a parent

My son had a lot of difficulty in school last year. His focus was way off and I was going to pull him out of sports to help him focus more on academics. The principal suggested running some tests before he felt he was being "punished" for his grades not being up to par. It turns out he had a slight learning disability, the school has been phenomenal in working with him. His grades improved and his self esteem shot up... and he was even able to keep playing his sports. I can't thank this school enough for stepping up, identifying the problem, and coming up with a solution. GREAT GREAT GREAT school!
--Submitted by a parent

This is our 2nd year at Wildwood after transferring from another local school. We made the best decision ever for our family to send our children here. What a community of families and school leaders coming together for students. This school has the best PTA and parent volunteers. And the API scores go up every year. Love Wildwood!
--Submitted by a parent

The best school! We also feel so lucky to have our children attend this incredible school, where the teachers and staff are so caring, the education top notch (see the new API scores!), the fun and exciting events that are always going on, and the families and friends we have made are some of the life's best. Mr Hedin, the principal, is a wonderful and dedicated leader of some of the most amazing teachers. Thank you to the Wildwood staff for their love, committment, dedication and school pride. ~Go Wildwood Tigers!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is a hidden gem! Our children are getting the most outstanding and amaxing education, attention, care and love, and fun activities that there is to offer during these formative years. Although I want to go on and on, I also don't want others to know "too much", and take away from our small school and community vibe. Way to go, Wildwood Tigers!!!
--Submitted by a parent

A fantastic staff, THE best Principle, and amazing teachers help make this school a true winner. I am also very impressed with the PFA.
--Submitted by a parent

I took my kids out of Wildwood because it seemed to me that they do not offer many choices to students. They are not into inovation or change,they just keep doing the same thing over and over. You have teachers that have had the same grade for years. Good teachers are, Mrs Haxton,Mrs. Brush, all second grade teachers. First grade teachers are so,so. And the rest are all good. I do not like the PTA parents, they just can not think about different fund risers. No special assemblies for kids. Overall the school is good if you are willing to supply a lot of extra time working on your own with your kid and paying all sort of extra classes to supplement what the school lacks.
--Submitted by a parent

I can't tell you how wonderful of a short experience we had here. We had no idea how wonderful the teachers and staff were until we had to transfer to a new school within a short period. The new school is not great so we are going to a private school. Had we had a choice to stay at Wildwood, we would rate it over the others. The new principle is in fact excellent and very helpful and parent participation was at a very high level. Everyone involved with the school put forth every effort to make the school a positive high energy space to participate in!!!
--Submitted by a parent

We transferred over from University to Wildwood 2 years ago. What a difference in teachers. University teachers were nice, but the Wildwood teachers were fabulous. The teachers at Wildwood are a cut above. Especially Mrs. Brunsell, who teaches 5th grade! She is brilliant, organized and inspires the kids to be the best they can be. She teaches a morning math class before school with Mrs. Moorehead another excellent 5th grade teacher. As parents we want the best education, loving, brilliant teachers who make learning fun. Wildwood is a small school, but Our Teachers here are more exceptional than any other private or public school.
--Submitted by a parent

Although teachers are excellent, the new principal is a kind of an optimism. He couldn't understand how we were serious when my daughter has been bullied. The school councelar is coming just once a week, so she can't help when they need her help. Also she seems to need to have the princeple permission, it makes the problem worse. This school is small and very conservative. Music band was built up by PTA lasy year but it has almost gone by this principle.
--Submitted by a parent