Samuel Bissell Elementary School

An amazing School with Staff that really cares about the students and their education. Major improvements with new Principal!
--Submitted by a parent

I see HUGE improvements over last year - just proves it begins at the top and trickles down! My child has been at Bissell for 2 years. Mrs. Johnson, the new principal on many occasions has gone out of her way to make my child feel special and important. Its nice to have a principal who is visible and approachable - what a refreshing change! Overall, the teachers have been wonderful. You can tell they truly care about each child. My child requires extra help in some subjects and the teachers have been very proactive getting extra help before my child falls so far behind that catching up is impossible. I can see consistent technology updates in the classrooms, the school is kept very clean and the play ground area is nice. We have lots of friends who live in neighboring school systems and after hearing horror stories from them, I think we have it really good in Twinsburg! There is no perfect school, teacher or student - but we are very lucky we live a nice community!
--Submitted by a parent

Overall, I am very pleased with Bissell. My child has a looping teacher & she has definitely challanged him with extra work & books above his reading level. The extra school work keeps him busy & focused in class which in turn keeps him from getting bored & into trouble. My child has come home with a few choice words he has picked up on the playground but that will happen anywhere. I'm just grateful that my child is comfortable enough to tell me what he hears & who said it so I can report it to the teachers for them to correct the issue.
--Submitted by a parent

Our son is in his second year at Bissell and we love it! The new Principal and her focus on Respect has only added to the positive culture in this building. Our son is receiving a quality education, participates in the student counsel, and will make a bitter sweet move to a new building next year. Kudos to Bissell as being another of the excellent schools in the Twinsburg District!
--Submitted by a parent

We have two third graders and a graduate of Bissell. Of the 6 teachers that they have had, 5 of them have been exemplary and one has been good. I think that is a great record. I really like the new principal at Dodge and the school works hard to push the students while at the same time, building their self esteem. We have been very happy so far in Wilcox, Bissell and Dodge and are happy with our choice to send our kids to public schools in Twinsburg.
--Submitted by a parent

We love Bissell. I had a daughter go through Bissell a few yaers ago and did not feel this way however the new Principal this year has totally changed the atmosphere! All of the teachers are great! My 2nd daughter is in Bissell now and is flourishing.
--Submitted by a parent

We are absolutely thrilled with Bissell! As a parent who seriously considered home educating our children, I must admit that Bissell has exceeded our expectations in education and leadership! The strong commitment to support individual student's needs and enrich every child's experience while there is clearly evident. We are looking forward to our next couple of years here!
--Submitted by a parent

The 2011 school year is off to a great start at Bissell! A new principal with fresh ideas who is genuinely interested in her students and staff is HUGE. The teachers are friendly, motivated and excited to teach. I am very happy with my daughters 2nd grade year so far. She is being challenged academically and loves going to school.
--Submitted by a parent

Could not wait any longer for the district to improve. Very glad to see the school system start to re-org. The teachers were great but did not have a voice and the parent involvement is also great. As a parent its our job to protect our kids and give them the best, that being said we just moved one city south. Still close enough to see our friends but far enough to change schools. Its going to be a great year, finally. Good bye Bissell and thank goodness ______ finally retired.
--Submitted by a parent

Reading the reviews about how their kid was not bullied is great but however that does not mean it doesn't happen! It does happen and happens more than you think and for a school as big as Bissell you can not tell me it doesn't. The principal is no longer there and Thank Goodness for that..she did nothing when it did happen. She was a main issue with Bissell and dismissed the kids that were bullying. Twinsburg is under a bit of re-org right now an by getting a new principal for Bissell and Dodge is fantastic and with a new superintendent you are on your way. That still does not mean you don't have bullies... you do and just because your kid was on student council doesn't make Twinsburg a great school.