Brougham Elementary School

We were in private school a year ago and our oldest boy was entering 2nd Grade and we were concerned about his Sensory Processing Disorder. We visited Brougham to investigate moving from Private Education to our local school district. In our first meeting, there were 5 professionals interested in our son. The OT, PT, School Psychologist, Principle & Teacher. I was overwhelmed and impressed at their attentiveness as we started the year, last year. We had a few incidences with my son's behavior and each time it was addressed professionally and full-force with their hearts leading the way. I can't say enough good things about Mr. Lowe's leadership & care for the children. Great principle management & teacher involvement
--Submitted by a parent

All four of my children have attended Brougham or are currently students there. It is an excellent school with fabulous teachers, superb adminstrative leadership in Mr. Brian Lowe and a high degree of parental involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

Brougham is like all other Olathe Schools. The district will not promote your child or provide schooling for the above average. They make all children average teaching down to the above average. They started to teach more advanced concepts in Math and Science because of the 'No Child Left Behind' policy.
--Submitted by a parent

We loved Brougham. When my daughter was in Kindergarten she asked me, 'Can I go to Brougham my whole life?' The principal is wonderful. The teachers are great. The staff is terrific. I was absolutely heartbroken we had to move due to a job change. No school will ever measure up to Brougham. The school we are currently attending is in Blue Valley and the principal didn't even realize we were new because she doesn't bother to get to know anyone. Brougham's principal, by comparison, makes it his mission to get to know entire families, even younger siblings not in school yet. The staff there treats everyone like family and it is so easy to get involved and volunteer. The PTC keeps the fundraisers and activities simple so parents don't go broke! There is a great new park across the street, too.
--Submitted by a parent

Academic programs are for the most part the same high quality as the rest of the district because they are dictated by the district. Extracurricular activities are pathetic comared to neighboring schools. Parents are involved. Too involved they run too much. It is time for a new principal who can get rid of the poor teachers and will stand up to the parents.
--Submitted by a parent

Coming from Michigan to Kansas was the best decision we could make. Brougham has been a complete joy to be a part of. Go Panthers!
--Submitted by a parent

Our family feels this is the best elementary school in Olathe. The teachers are very caring, they go above and beyond to give extra help to a kid who needs it (my son got that benefit). The principal, Mr. Lowe, is at every event and knows all of the kids names. He participates in the classrooms as well. The extended staff (nurse, office, counselor, etc.) are also above average. The Moore Family
--Submitted by Kim Moore, a parent

Mr.Lowe the principal is the best I have ever seen. The teachers are wonderful. They realy care about my son's learning. We only hope to find as good of a school where we're moving to.
--Submitted by JM, a parent

Brougham is an outstanding school! The teachers are excellent and our principal is a terrific leader. We're fortunate to have a lot of parental involvement!
--Submitted by Diane Conner, a parent

We can't say enough positive things about Brougham. The teachers are wonderful! The principle is very actively involved and excited to have parent participation. We always felt welcomed and encouraged to be a part of our child's education. We are sad to leave Brougham and realize how hard it will be to find a school like Brougham! The Simmons'
--Submitted by Glenda Simmons, a parent