Lillian Black Elementary School

I love Lillian Black and my two children who attend love it too! The faculty and staff are amazing. They are friendly, caring, and supportive.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids love the school i have 2 in the school and my 3rd will be there in aug10. Ive moved on base and then to fayetteville.. i havent and wont change my kids out of that school. the kids are humble due to the enviornment. I have a friend who works at the school and she is very dedicated to her job. the teachers love the kids and go the extra mile. the principle does make them do unnecessary things. but the teachers are great and they take the extra step to make sure the kids have what they need.. my sons teacher bought all the kids a coat in her class because 1 child needed one.. this school is great.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had two children in the school and getting ready for the 3rd one to go. I believe the teachers do a good job of teaching the children, but it is also the parents job at home to help teach also. My children have had a wonderful experience at Lillian Black and have really enjoyed the teachers. One of my children was on the A/B honor roll and the other was in the National Beta Society. So evidentally the teachers were doing something right. I want to give props to all of the teachers at Lillian Black. Keep up the good work.
--Submitted by a parent

As a former teacher there, the previous message rings true in many aspects. I hear that they received the distinction of School of Excellence this year which is wonderful! I understand the schools are under tremendous pressure to comply with state standards, but the principal is also allowed some flexibility on the rest. Everything is focused on the testing (Math and Reading)and the poor children do not get enough exposure in much else (Social Studies,Science,History,the arts). By the time they get to middle school it's too late. Unfortunately the school is more concerned with its image and enrichment activities. If they would stop overworking the staff with extra duties and unecessary clubs maybe the teachers can utilize what little time they already have and put it to good use.
--Submitted by a teacher