Dorothy Nolan Elementary School

We are new to this school for the 2010-2011 school year and we are very pleased with our choice! The teachers and staff at Dorothy Nolan are welcoming, professional, and talented. Our children have had SO many opportunitites for before, during, and after school extracurricular, "enrichment" programs in the arts, sports, academics, and social interaction! A+ school!
--Submitted by a parent

It is a happy learning environment for my grandchildren

Good school, good values. Teachers demonstrate are rigorous and compassionate. My kid was challenged at her level.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very happy with Dortothy Nolan overall. If it wasn't for my child's Kindergarten teacher, who is a master at photo copying dittos as her primary function, I would give it 5 stars. She never smiles and acts like the kids are an annoyance to her. Otherwise, I have only met kind, friendly, and very competent teachers and staff. Amazingly competent for the school's size.
--Submitted by a parent

There is no doubt in my mind that this school has some truly amazing adult leaders who are really dedicated to make a difference in the life of a child. While most would agree, the town of Wilton is an affulent community, I would hope that the needs of those children who don't learn by text book teaching won't be lost in the shuffle. Having extra curricular activities and parental involvement is nice to hear about. But what are we doing to insure that no child is truly left behind at Dorothy Nolan?
--Submitted by a parent

Dorohy Nolan has not given my chikdren what they have gotten from a previous school. Last time my cildren attended Dorothy Nolan there were more extra-curricular activities. I would love to see more offered to the lower grades.
--Submitted by a parent

What a great school! You do not realize there are over 900 children at this school since they split the building into K-2 and 3-5. The teachers we have encountered so far have all been excellent. The school staff goes above and beyond what you would expect. My children love this school. The old principal that left last school year was fabulous. The new one seems nice but we've only been back to school for 2 weeks - time will tell
--Submitted by a parent

2005-my son is entering 3rd grade and overall it has been an excellent experience. I will miss this school when we move away.
--Submitted by a parent

Academic programs consistent with state standards--many extracurricular activities available--enormous parent involvement.
--Submitted by a teacher

Dorothy Nolan is a very good school thanks to the Principal, Debra Shea. They are working within the confines of a school district that has not embraced teaching methodologies of the 21st Century. Everything is textbook based and worksheet driven, unless you get one of those great teachers who dares to walk the edge. With more than 900 students, if it's intimacy you are looking for DN is not the place. Parents are permitted to be actively involved in K and 1st grade. They are somewhat involved in 2nd and not really in 3rd, 4th, or 5th. They have all the basics for music, art and extrcurriculars, not more. It's a good school, in a district that is good, not great.
--Submitted by a parent