Matthew Arthur Elementary School

I completely agree that Matt Arthur Elementary is one of the best schools in Houston County. All of the teachers are incredible. The principals are very accessable, they are seen every day in the hallways both in the morning and the afternoon. From the Med Tech, to the principals, to the lunchroom staff, and the custodians, they try to get to know each child by name! That is amazing in a school of 700+ students. There is great parent support, but I feel that is because of how welcoming the people working there are. I would HIGHLY recommend this school to anyone!
--Submitted by a parent

This is one of the best schools in Houston County. My son excelled and had a great experience there. The teachers were great, the music program was excellent, and the principal was one of the best I've observed. Anytime I had a concern, there was someone who cared. This is a great example of how a school should be run, and I mean this sincerely.
--Submitted by a parent

Matt Arthur is a great school with wonderful teachers and administrators. My daughter attended kindergarten through 5th grade and I currently have a son enrolled in 1st grade. The teachers did an excellent job of preparing my daughter for middle school and she has done very well since leaving MAES. My son also enjoys going to school this year after having a rough start in kindergarten. Although he had some difficulty adjusting to all day school last year, his teacher was very patient and caring and eventually he got over his fears. I would highly recommend Matt Arthur Elementary School to anyone looking to move into this area.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children currently at Matt Arthur. It is by far the best school I have ever been involved with. The administration is caring and the teachers are the best.
--Submitted by a parent

This has been our first year at MAES & I must say this is the best school we have ever been to. My daughter is a 1st grader & I have never met a more welcoming, friendly, & loving group of parents, teachers, and staff. Moving to a new school is very hard for a child but this transformation was very easy for us. MAES has become a second family for us & we love our school!! The educations your child will receive that at this school is top of the line. We are hooked on learning at Matt Arthur Elementary School!
--Submitted by a parent

I was considering taking a job in Atlanta and was searching on the web for schools that were rated a 10. Out of the 100's of schools there were only a couple that had earned a 10. Just for fun, I checked the Houston County schools and was not surpirised to find that Matt Arthur had earned a 10. My daughter has been at MAES for 4 years and it has been an enjoyable experience. Due to the extra hard effort that Mrs. Faletto put into her reading, she went from a C reading level to atleast an M in first grade. Most days, she does not want me to pick her up before 5 because she loves the after school program and she is excited about getting involved in the extracurricular activities once she gets into third grade. I don't think we will be moving to Atlanta!
--Submitted by a parent

The negative comments about the pricipal here are absolutely correct. I believe that effort is made and the heart is in the right place. But the results speak for themselves. Much controversy has taken place this year and nothing seems to have been done to make anything better. Starting in January, we will be home schooling our child.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is great! I am a parent of a Pre-K student who will be going to kindergarten this year. The teachers are very enthusiastic and the energy in the building is exciting. I haven't had many dealings with the administration although they seem welcoming and friendly.
--Submitted by a parent

My friend told me about this site and I was also shocked at the comments about the principal. I have dealt with her several times regarding teachers and she has been fair and friendly. The teachers are fantastic! Especially Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Lauritsen, and Mr. Payne!! I recommend this school to anyone moving in the area!
--Submitted by a parent

I was shocked to see some of the negative comments about the principal on this site. Although she may come across as being very direct, she has a job to do and she will not be able to please everyone. If you look at the past school successes (Governor's Platinum and Bronze Awards and the CRCT scores) you will see that the school is one of the best in the county. I have had three children go though the school under two different principals. Her leadership style may be different, but she is fair and does what is best for the school and the students.
--Submitted by a parent