Shalimar Elementary School

My son has attended kindegarten and is now in the middle of his 1st grade year at Shalimar. He test above average in every metric, an extremely smart child. Even still this year his 1st grade teacher is dreadful. She has no patience and is swift to give out zero's and F's to first graders without offering assistance. 1st graders as we all know are age 6-7 and very active. This teacher is unable to handle the class and very rude to the children, raises her voice and rarely smiles (which goes a long way with kids). Because of this I am pulling my son from her classroom and this school and enrolling him into a different school. I am heart broken that my child had to experience such awful teaching but we will overcome this.
—Submitted by a parent

The teachers, the parents and the administration make this school the best place to have my son for his education. Love this school!
—Submitted by a parent

I love Shalimar because it really operates more as a family than a school. We have wonderful parent support and our teacher's are dedicated to seeing each child succeed. I travel 45 minutes every morning and afternoon to have the honor of working here and I would not change it if I could. I love this school and it's people!
—Submitted by a parent

Great teachers and support staff. Mrs. Lightborne is a wonderful teacher and both our kids liked the school. We have 1 now in the school and we are happy with his education.
—Submitted by a parent

Shalimar Elementary is an excellent place to grow and learn. Teachers are caring, inviting, and inspiring. Each one of them goes the extra mile to give a child what is needed. There is a family atmosphere. We take care of each other and call on the expertise of colleagues in a problem solving environment. Students love to come to school. They look forward to all the activities like Science Lab where hands on is the only way to fly and Computer Lab where they practice Essential Skills, Harcourt Math and FCAT Explorer besides preparing for special projects. There's also a parent based Art in Action program. Once a month a team of parents brings all classes to the Art room for a special lesson. Our art is displayed at the County Art Show and throughout our school. Our music department causes toes to tap, bells to ring and our hearts soar with the music developed there. Children perform on stage for the school and their parents in our annual Talent Show. Five of our students have gone on to the City Talent show competition. We love our Coach who also gets our hearts pounding with the Miler club, station activities, loads of smiles and hugs. Shalimar is a very warm place!
—Submitted by a teacher

It is simple - It is the best elementary school in Okaloosa County! Great Principal, great teachers, great staff and the very best students!!
—Submitted by a parent

Have really enjoyed our two years a this school. Staff are very caring and helpful with both the students and their parents.
—Submitted by a parent

The faculty and staff are top rate. They keep the students motivated in so many ways.
—Submitted by a parent

We have a second grader at Shalimar and he has had a few problems adapting to the classroom. The staff at this school were more help to us then i could have ever asked for and i didn't have to. They set forth a plan of action to help my son and he is coming along slowly but is doing better with the staff on his side to help him every step of the way. I wouldn't want my child to go to any other school.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a third grade child at Shalimar who's attended since kindergarten. He's had wonderful teachers so far and has thrived! We had an opportunity to enroll him in a charter school but we chose not to and don't regret it!
—Submitted by a parent

We have had three children attend Shalimar and our last is starting K. The quality of the instruction is good -- a little too focused on the FCAT perhaps but that is district wide. We have been personally involved with all the teachers over the years and have been favorably impressed. In the summer of 2006 all the classrooms were redone so the school is in good physical condition. Will have a new principal in 2007.
—Submitted by Ian, a parent

I work at Shalimar Elementary. It is a great school. The teachers and staff are the best in the county.
—Submitted by Ashley, a staff

My son is just finishing Kindergarten at Shalimar Elem and he really enjoyed it so much. He really enjoyed his teacher and classmates. The parents in the class were pretty much all involved and his teacher was so great.
—Submitted by a parent