Stowers Elementary School

I have two children at this school. I really like that the school is smaller than the other two in the fishhawk area (only about 5 classes per grade as opposed to 8 or 10). The PTA and active parents seem very friendly and welcoming to new people. They really take their "cowboys" and "cowgirls" theme seriously. It's sort of odd but certainly spirited. The teachers are very good overall. They do a good job of communicated with parents weekly about classroom happenings. However, they don't seem as responsive about specific issues with an individual child. It just might take a few days for them to reply even if you write in the child's planner. I don't know the principal. My kids tell me that she is in the classrooms observing a lot but isn't very warm or approachable for the kids (not your huggy, get to know all the kids kind of principal). The assistant principal is the opposite. Very sweet. Overalll, so far, so good.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school spirit throughout! Students are well supported by the teachers who seem to really care the child as a whole . . . not simply academic success which is held to a very high standard. And, the teachers seem to be very well supported by a dynamic administration. PTA seems strong as well. For a new school, they have gotten off to a great start by setting the best tone and living up to it!
--Submitted by a parent

My son just finished his 3rd grade year at Stowers(1st year opened). I think that the Principal and her staff are terrific. The Principal and her staff make my child feel welcomed and care very much about the quality of education that they provide to him. Their focus is on educating the child not just getting the highest FCAT scores as the school he attended last year. This is the BEST elementary school in Fish Hawk! They are working together with the parents to continue developing well rounded students inside and out! My child needed to be challenged and they are doing just that! I love the fact that every adult at that school knows my child's name and who I am. The PTA is very active and did a fabulous job this yr. f I highly recommend this school to anyone currently living in Fish Hawk or surrounding area.
--Submitted by a parent