Morris Grove Elementary School

I am a parent of 2 Morris grove students and I can honestly say this school has been a blessing. Great principal, excellent caring teachers and a very welcoming environment... My kids love going to school everyday!
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MGE has exceeded our expectations. The principal is amazing, facilities top-notch, and our child's teacher is nationally board certified. We have loved the diversity at the school, and appreciate the involvement of all families with a vibrant PTA. Redistricting will solve a lot of the crowding issues (some grades have no issue here at all), but, having come from a small private school background, our child has thrived even in a larger classroom size (studies show that it's better to have a great teacher in a larger class than an average one in a smaller one).
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I love Morris Grove because of the teachers. They are the best!
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Our children love Morris Grove, but the district's zoning choices mean that Morris Grove is going to be the elementary school with the largest enrollment for several years to come. The Principal, Amy Rickard, does an excellent job structuring the learning environment and communicating with parents, but the rapid growth in enrollment means that there are many very young teachers who are learning on the job. Also, the reviewer who mentioned the overwhelming influence of Lake Hogan Farms (a nearby housing development with many very high-cost homes) is correct. The school culture is slightly different at Morris Grove than at other schools that include a more socioeconomically diverse population.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been absolutely thrilled with our experience at Morris Grove Elementary. The leadership is fantastic creating a very positive learning environment. The staff is highly motivated and professional. My child looks forward to going to school.
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Fantastic principal and staff! New and beautiful.
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Morris Grove has alot of parentand staff participation not only during the school day but afterschool hours and on the weekends.They have 2 system level special ed classes with developmentally delayed students that are part of the school in every way.The principal is very active with all the students and staff and is very easy to approach about anything.

We left Carrboro Elementary for this Morris Grove thinking it would be a much better school because it was new and everyone was so excited about it. I wish we had stayed at Carrboro. At Morris Grove there is a divide between the haves and the have nots. It is completely run by the 'haves'. The entire PTA is made up exclusively by Lake Hogan Parents. No one else is made welcome. At Carrboro there was a great diversity and everyone counted
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Our son came to Morris Grove from a private school setting. We were very impressed with the leadership at the school. The principal, Amy Rickard, has a very hand on approach and very willing to meet with parents and listen to them. She always follows up with any meetings and had great advice to help your student. The teachers at Morris Grove are superior to the teachers we had in a private school setting. The only negative point, as with any public school, is the class size and trying to teach to students with such a wide range of ability.
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