Willard Elementary School

I an amazed at the reviews for Willard as well! I have 3 children that go there and I am scared every day of what may happen while they are there. My oldest son has had to go to the ER from school 4 times over the past 5 years do to no supervision while in recess, and I have had to replace my daughters glasses twice for the same reason! The women that are suppose to be watching them stand around in a big circle yapping letting the kids do whatever they want. I'm also very disappointed with the quality of education they are receiving. My oldest has ADHD and it seems as though they just pass on by him ever since he started there when he needed help, and now he is way behind in math because of it! I can't wait to move out of this area so I can get my kids out of that school.
--Submitted by a parent

I can not believe the outstanding reviews I have read.. I have 3 children who have attended this school and I CAN NOT wait for my youngest who is 8 to be switching schools this fall. The poor secretary is the only person at that school with even remotely a nice personality. The faculty at this school could care less about ANY of these children, or maybe I just missed the "in crowd". When a teacher at this school put her hands on my child, I was told by the principal that they had to dismiss the offense because my daughter used the word "hit" opposed to what actually happened was she was "shoved" Principals words, not mine.
--Submitted by a parent

I currently have 2 children who attend Willard. I also have a 3rd child who attended kdg. - 6 there and is now at SEHS. I am very proud of how this school has continued to improve over the years. The new teachers that have been hired in the last 5-6 years are great. They have great methods for teaching their students who are at different levels. All the teacher's we have had make me feel like they really know my child and what they need to achieve their highest potential. I also like that is not a very big school and everyone seems to know everyone. The PTO is always planning something fun for the students to look forward to outside of the normal school day.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two sons that went to Willard Elem School. One started when he was in 4th gr.& the other was when he was 2nd. They're now in jr/hi sch. I have 1 more child at Willard, now in 4th gr. Years have gone by fast and my children always have shared a very positive experience with the school. My oldest son said, 'yes mom, you may have a strict teacher but you will learn a lot from her.' It paid off eventually.He was one of the 6th gr students who got an 'Excel' award. He continued to excel as he left his Junior high with high honors. My second left Willard being an honor student as well. The teachers are very kind,caring & dedicated to teach the students well. The principal is outstanding, highly intellectual & relates himself well with families & students. Methodology of educ is great.
--Submitted by Melanie Boice, a parent

I really am happy with Willard.When talking to my friends from the surrounding areas where the teachers and principals don't know there children names or needs, I feel blessed to have a principal who stands on the playground to greet the students in the morning no matter how cold or hot it is outside. And who's office door is always open. The teachers communicate with the parents and truly seem to care about their students and that they learn to their fullest ability.
--Submitted by angela kotschi angela kotschi, a parent

Willard School has undergone some great transformations over the past 5 years. We have a greatly dedicated group of educators whom work very hard to challenge our children. They continuously work together to improve the consistancy of curriculm within the same grade and the transition from grade to grade. These teachers are excited to be with our children! There are new extracurricular activities being offered: Spanish class for all grades and Young Rembrandts. This school is always been open to communication. There is great potential and parents should take an opportunity to get involved and support our staff in their efforts!
--Submitted by a parent

It's cool! The academic programs are okay, may need a little work. My daughter's gym class is very challanging, but very fun at the same time, as my daughter says! The parent involvment is about a 92/100, most invovled are the PTO.
--Submitted by Lauren Karten, a parent

I have been going to the school since Kindergarten! I think that all the teachers are great. Music and art are okay, though they share the same room. The units are challenging, though plentiful in learning, and is fun! Everything is mostly at it's top, but a few enhancements will do the school good. The parents are doing SO MUCH to help the school! The PTO is great, and the volunteers are helpful. Willard is a wonderful school, and so I think that your kids should go.
--Submitted by a student

I have had a lot of problems at willard school. I have tried to talk to the principal a number of times, regarding my sons education and he can't give me a straight answer. I have 2 nephews in the same grade, at different schools, and my child's work he does at willard is preschool compared to what they are doing. The pick up and drop off is a complete mess. They have no security when the children leave, they come out the back door and run every way.
--Submitted by a parent

My children are no longer attending this school because I felt that the quality of their educational experience was extremely lacking. I was unsure who had control over the school: the administration or the student body. I found my children academically behind in their math, reading and writing skills. Not because they are academically challenged, but because of numerous disruptions in the classroom and teachers and adminstrators who had lost control of the situation. There are better schools!
--Submitted by a parent