Bissett Elementary School

This is one of the worst schools our son has ever attended. His teacher (Jill Cook - 4th grade) has gone out of her way to alienate him, but she refuses to communicate with us about her behavior. The principal (Marcie Stallcup) is endorsing a "fund raising" program that takes money away from the school and gives most of to a chain pizza-store that is heavy into supporting private Christian education. I've tried to help with school projects, but my requests are rejected. We can't wait until our son is old enough to get away from this stifling institution.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children that attend this school, the teachers are great and my children love going to school everyday, I find the teachers care about my children's education at this school. I am very pleased with Bissett Elementary.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is stuggling to overcome many problems that plague the Springfield School system. The main one being lack of parents that take an interest in their childrens learning process. Students are challenged to study and perform well. If the parent feels that their child is so advanced (what parent doesn't)they should talk with the principal and teacher to plan a more challenging program. It has worked for me and several of the foster children that have come through our home. Some who are advanced and some who are behind but all have benefited from this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 3 gifted children at this school that love attending. They also attend the gifted program offered by Springfield Public schools WINGS on Thursdays. The faculty truely cares about the students and the PTA is very involved.
--Submitted by a parent

This year I believe we have all wonderful teachers at Bissett. My parent involvement has made a difference with me getting to know the principal and the teachers. I look forward to a wonderful year. Sometimes I believe that Bissett can be to strict if anything. This is the only negative comment I have. I know you have to have rules but we need to remember these are children also.
--Submitted by a parent