Oak Grove Elementary School

Principal - is lifeless, emits the feeling she is not all there. Staff has been there for some time so current principal should get credit for what was there. CCR teachers lack enthusiasm/interest. Students/parents feel CCR is a waste of time. Check your students paperwork. One CCR teacher doesn't check her students work - therefore consistent mistakes are make. CCR teacher doesn't review mistakes with student so no educational corrections are made. I have 9 weeks of papers to prove it. PE teachers - only one is good - other is not impressive. nothing comes home form Art - odd. The computer teacher is a floater - main teacher teaches computers as well. Principal needs to move on. CCR program needs to be looked at and re-hauled, the 2nd grade teachers need to chill out and encourage students. All but one throws stress their way which DOES NOT excite the child to go to school. With that much stress in the little bodies - there's no room left to learn. Amazing things you find talking to other parents. I hope that WCPSS reads this and gets involved. Parents can't do it all - they still have to go thru THAT SCHOOL so can't upset things too much or backlash! HELP!!
--Submitted by a parent

Oak Grove is a great school, in large part due to the excellent teachers and support staff who make everyday a challenging adventure for students. There have been complaints about the Principal and agree, she's not warm and fuzzy, but give her credit for hiring a great staff! She is balanced by a great Asst. Principal.
--Submitted by a parent

My family has been attending Oak Grove for nine years. During that time it has gone from 5 stars to 4 stars, mostly because the current principle is aloof and there have been put into place too many unnecessary rules. Lighten up!
--Submitted by a parent

Commitment above and beyond by faculty, staff and the PTA is shown on a daily basis.
--Submitted by a parent

Because teachers, parents and students make it awesome!
--Submitted by a parent

Oak Grove is like a family to me. All three of my children have had the good fortune to attend and that has provided them with the basis for a happy childhood. The teachers and staff are there year after year with little turnover. It is a thriving, learning, kind, respectful environment which provides the foundation for good citizens.
--Submitted by a parent

Great atmosphere for kids to learn.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers really care abut your children as if they were their own and the parents are very involved. I myself have made some lifelong friends there.
--Submitted by a parent

What a wonderful school! My son began kindergarten this year and I've been so impressed with the care and support he's been shown as he adjusts to full-day school. The school runs like a well-oiled machine. So pleased we are part of the Oak Grove family.
--Submitted by a parent

Great staff, caring teachers, super PTA and spirit, team work and friendships.
--Submitted by a parent