Mitchell Elementary School

I love the grade 3 thru 5 configuration of our school because we are able to enjoy school-wide learning and extra curricular activities.
--Submitted by a parent

Because I've heard good reviews from people that live there in Conneticut.
--Submitted by a parent

While the building is dated and in need of some updating the school is made up of the most careing and wonderful teachers. The children are so thoughtful of each other. With a large number of children needing special education services this is so important.
--Submitted by a parent

I really have to wonder whether this 'parent' has any children enrolled at the elementary level- there is no science curriculum in place; there are no textbooks; there is no talented and gifted program and funding is abysmal- the 'ugly' element consists of the administrators who chose to act in an extremely unprofessional manner by making vast changes with no communication and no research. This is why people move to Woodbury to retire and not to raise children, and I am sure that practice is now solidly in place thanks to Dr. Cronin and his policies. I know this must be hard on local real estate, but Regon 14's test scores are inferior to all surrounding areas includng but certainly not limted to Southbury and Middlebury.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great little school with some very good teachers and an administration that is very aggressively working on curriculum. Sadly, a change in configuration of grade levels brought out a small but vocal group of parents that have acted out in an ugly, nonproductive way. Much of this has settled down in recent months as people see that sometimes changes are good.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm brand new to the area and have kids in both Mitchell and Bethlehem. I have been very impressed with the administration and teachers I've met. They have treated me and my children with caring and respect and been supportive of individual/family requests. Additionally, I am very impressed with the class sizes they have in place. Their class sizes are 2/3rds the size of the schools they came from and this can only result in better learning opportunities. Time will tell but after looking at the schools in Southbury, Middlebury, Oxford and surrounding areas and comparing them to the award winning schools we came from, Mitchell and Bethlehem feel top notch.
--Submitted by a parent

I agree, it's very disorganized to the point of being unsafe and the communication between parents and the administration is AWFUL.
--Submitted by a parent

Region 14 has most unfortunately been victimized by an incredibly disfunctional and incompetent administration as of 2006. The younger grades have been transferred to a neighboring community and the results have been disastrous- the administration spends all their time struggling to cope with the logistical nightmare while the academic standards flounder. If you are considering moving to the area and you have small children, consider another town, Southbury or Middlebury perhaps.
--Submitted by a parent

School has deteriorated in quality with 2006 administration change. Changes in grade configuration and curriculum have taken their toll on this school.
--Submitted by a parent

great school and very professional staff
--Submitted by a parent