Herma S. Simmons Elementary School

When I substituted for this school I thought it was one of the worst schools I had ever been to. The administration seemed weak and the students overall were horribly ill- behaved!
--Submitted by a parent

Needs a little help with funding for teachers and supplies
--Submitted by a parent

This my daughters 3rd year here and all 3 years have been a great experience for all of us. Thank you for the dedication to my daughters future.
--Submitted by a parent

Poor Disabled preschool program. Do your homework if you have a special needs child!
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children temporarily enrolled here, while construstion is completed on our primary residence in another town. I can't believe how often we are asked to send in money for various activities/sales. There seems to be a fundraiser running at all times. Even the school picture packages are outrageously priced. The parking lot is ridiculous, completely chaotic, half of it is 'off limits', and I don't know why. (we live 'too close' for the children to be bussed) On the other hand, the secretery Sharon Pearce is wonderful. The pre-school program is stellar, the teachers devote countless hours of their own time to create an atmosphere of love and kindness for our children. I do however look forward to moving back to our primary residence where the bus system is efficiently run, and we're not nickel and dimed daily.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall wonderful school. We're on our third year with two children in this school and our first year with the pre-K program, which is excellent as well. The parking has changed thanks to the new principal.Children are able to be dropped off in front of the building. Much safer than past years. There is not enough visitor parking. The teachers that we had first hand experience with are very caring and have gone out of their way. We had one teacher come to our home to tutor our son after school on her own time. I've had no issues with bullying as I have in other schools.The school has also implemented a new biometric fingerprint system for the students this year (2007) It has some kinks but I'm sure they will be worked out. Overall this is a wonderful school and it's a small hometown, close knit community feel.
--Submitted by a parent

My One complaint about this school is there parking lot! They need a better way to drop off and pick up our children each and everyday!
--Submitted by Michelle Lambert, a parent

I love the school. The teachers are wonderful and my child progresses everyday.
--Submitted by a parent

I wish that the school would start at 8:00 am. and the children woukd not have to wait outside in the cold until 8:40 to get indoor. Furthermore,it has been difficult when I have to drop my son or picking him up. The parking area is chaotic, and I have help him cross 2 lanes.
--Submitted by a parent

Great academics, lots of parent involvement.
--Submitted by a parent