Prairie Winds Elementary School

the staff is horrible and rude. the secretary is rude, the teachers are rude, and do not really work that well with children who are not from rich families.
—Submitted by a parent

I worked in the office at the school. Parent complaints were often not taken serious by the principal. There was repeated issues with one teacher and staff member. There was also a major issue with a parent that had no boundaries. Also bullying problems were a constant complaint. Lots of children are pulled from the school for issues that could have been resolved but because no one keeps track of it no one cares. Please call the district if you have problems with this school or Principal because the school is not going to do anything to help you.
—Submitted by a teacher

I am the parent of a child with special needs. Prairie Winds has provided our child with a top notch, inclusive education. She has flourished thanks to the phenomenal team of teachers and leadership, therapeutic intervention and overall atmosphere of the school. I cannot praise Prairie Winds enough for the accomplishments I see in my child. Excellent school!
—Submitted by a parent

Do not sent your kids here as long as the current Principal is there. A man that eats lunch with his kids was hugging my daughter even after she asked him to stop and the school Principal did nothing. The man admitted to "group hugs' and the school wouldn't do anything at all. I was forced to remove my child because the Principal had zero solutions.
—Submitted by a parent

Both my sons are students at this school and I am very happy parents. Everyone in school is so involved and supporting, starting from main office, teachers, to the Principal. I have never seen Principal that is so carying, she is personally involved in every day activities with kids, like ensuring safe pick up. Teachers really care about students, it is not just let them pass the grade, they make them work hard and learn, and they sure are great educators. I feel like part of family and will miss everyone when my boys move to middle school. We are four years with PRE and only great things I have to say about this school.
—Submitted by a parent

I can not say enough positive things about this school. My child attended kdg here last year and I was concerned that the short week and half days would not allow for much learning but boy was I wrong. The teachers are focused and dedicated and really made the most of every minute they had to teach. The principal is very involved in the daily activities and was always available to discuss any concerns. She certainly runs a tight ship and so do I. I have high expectations for my children so this was a great school for our family. Very structured, nurturing and just the right amount of discipline and praise. On another note they sometimes take things too seriously but I guess that's an ok trade off for a great education. Don't send latex balloons to school they will be quarientined! : )
—Submitted by a parent

I have two children who attend Prairie Winds and am proud of their achievments. I can not say enough about the staff and students. The students enjoy learning as much as the staff enjoys teaching. The after school enrichment programs are designed with the various learning styles in mind. The PTA is very active and involved with both the staff and students. I am utterly amazed at the relationships evident between the students and all staff members. This is a very innovative learning environment! The childrens saftey and education are the main priority of this school.
—Submitted by a parent

I have two children who attend this school and I have found this school to have very caring teachers and staff. However, I've been very concerned about the way children are allowed to treat each other at this school. They have a no bullying policy but I have a hard time convincing my child this policy exists.
—Submitted by a parent

(cont.) science, drumming and sewing. All provided by teachers who volunteer their time and supplies. Prairie winds is dedicated to learning and meeting all needs in a fair and accountable manner.
—Submitted by a parent

Very involved PTA with a lot of extracurricular activities for the students. No holidays are celebrated at the school. An after-school program is available on a 'draw' basis for 25 students in Art. Parents are not encouraged to participate in classrooms, but they're asked to come in and donate for things such as Harvest Festival, or things involving the PTA. Birthdays are allowed to be celebrated one time a month with approval from the teacher.
—Submitted by a parent

Prairie Winds is an AMAZING school! I can not say enough about it. It is apparent from the first second that you walk into the door, that, learning and the success of all students is paramount to the staff members at Prairie Winds. The teachers, aides and adminstrative staff, are all well trained and excited about learning. There is no other place that I would want my children to be.
—Submitted by a parent

I am a deployed father of two children currently attending Prairie Winds, and I cannot say how dissapointed I am in the school and its staff.
—Submitted by Gerardo Cortes, a parent