Gallimore Elementary School

I share the sentiments of the reviewers praising the teaching and support staff of Gallimore Elementary. My two kids attend Gallimore and as a parent, I've worked in all of their classrooms since Kindergarten. I've come away with a great deal of respect for the teachers that I've encountered. It is obvious they truly care about their students and work hard to provide all of them with a first rate education. Also, as a family we have had our share of interaction with Ms. May, Gallimore's principal. I have always found her to be a strong leader and extremely balanced - both fair and firm. During the time I've spent in the school, when students are sent to her office she consistently uses those disciplinary interactions as additional teaching opportunities with the kids rather than just punishment time. While I agree that every administrator or teacher's style doesn't suit every person's taste, no one will ever be able to convince me that Ms. May isn't dedicated to the education and well-being our students. Bottom line, Gallimore is a great school and it is an even better school with Ms. May as it's principal.
—Submitted by a parent

Gallimore is blessed to be filled with kind, caring, compassionate, and competent teachers. They are committed and dedicated to providing a quality education to all students. The school community is innovative and willing to step outside of the box to be the leader in educational opportunities.
—Submitted by a parent

So blessed to be part of such a caring, knowledgeable, and dedicated teaching staff. Gallimore teachers work diligently to ensure that the needs of all students are met. Kids are at the heart of everything we do!
—Submitted by a teacher

Happy to have a school like Gallimore where I feel confident that children will be loved and cared for by dedicated, competent teachers. A truly top-notch educational experience!
—Submitted by a parent

Gallimore has an excellent staff and a wonderful community of parents. The program at Gallimore is rigorous and there is awesome progress evident!
—Submitted by a teacher

This school has issues stemming from leadership. Over the last 20 yrs years we have moved among several locations in the Ply-Canton community, and had our kids in several different elementaries--all very good, except this one. In our short-time there we've experienced several bullying problems, poor teacher performance (not all, just the couple we've had), and the principal is completely missing-in-action. When you do see her she'll tell you what you want to hear, then dissappears again and nothing changes. Eventually she just wears you down with incompetence / lip service and you give-up. My advice, make sure your comfortable with your child's teacher early on, and document everything when dealing with the principal.
—Submitted by a parent

We have had a wonderful experience (so far) at Gallimore. The teachers have been great. My daughter has really excelled since attending Gallimore.
—Submitted by a parent

Gallimore has the nations best kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Miller! She has technique, style, wit, humor, patience and principal! The kids love her and the parents admire her!
—Submitted by a parent

Gallimore is a wonderful school where kids can feel safe and successful. Kind and caring staff.
—Submitted by a teacher

Great teachers that are dedicated and love their jobs !!!

My daughter is in Kindergarten at Gallimore this year and she loves it!
—Submitted by a parent

In response to the parent of the Kgtn. student: Gallimore has one of the districts AI and previously special needs students in their MEAP scoring. I am the parent of one of those 4th grade students and, although my child receives A's and B's in the mainstream classes, she cannot test well on the MEAP. That would explain the scoring. Gallimore has been a wonderful school!
—Submitted by a parent

My son is on his second day as a K-school student at Gallimore. This is my very first time to check school's academic performance at all 15 Plymouth-Canton elementary schools. On the paper, it looks like this Gallimore has the lowest overall scores on math & reading of the 4th graders and writing of the 5th graders. Besides, the 4th graders' scores are even below the state average. So, this school definitely needs big improvement.
—Submitted by a parent