Wilson Elementary School

Principal Brew is amazing. What he has done with this school make my life and the education of my children a happy thing. The students are amazing and the majority have a desire to learn. The parent contribution is unlike any other school I've seen. Highly recommended.
--Submitted by a parent

My grandson is doing very well in this School. He has had good teachers and they help him with anything he needs. He likes the School very much and the activities as well.
--Submitted by a parent

I am the head secretary at Wilson School. Some of the reviews posted here have misinformation. If you would like accurate information about our school, please call the school office. -Myrna Campbell
--Submitted by a parent

It amazes me how misinformed parents are, by their children. There is no school-wide 'yellow card' disciplinary system. A couple of individual classes do use that system, so talking to your child's teacher should be a first step. There also isn't a quiet room. There is a break area in the Transition room, which is only used by those students. Discovery Nights were initiated and run solely by parents and is not billed as a TAG program. It's strictly enrichment for all the kids. I went to every one and saw kids there from every grade. It was hugely successful. The presenters are all parents, most of whom work during the day. Thus the need to have the demonstrations in the evening. They were wonderful experiences parents could share with their children. This wouldn't be possible if they were held during the school day. Submitters need to get their facts straight!!
--Submitted by a parent

I belive that all parents have the right to express their own experiences(thru their children and from their own point of view) with Wilson..and even the 'positive' reviews have undercurrents of negitivity. We have not had a welcoming experience at Wilson, have had problems with our teacher, not been responded to inkind by the principle. We will be home schooling next year.
--Submitted by a parent

Wilson school is a wonderful environment for my children. They are learning, engaged, and feel proud of themselves. Upon reading the comments regarding Wilson, it is really frustrating to hear so many negative comments. The PTA has already stepped up and volunteered their time and efforts and are appropriately delegating activity positions to those who would volunteer. Frankly, you can complain until you're blue, or you can volunteer and be the change you want to see. I'm signing my name because I'm proud of my kids and I won't hide behind words. Amelia McCullough
--Submitted by a parent

It saddens me that this forum to rate a school has become a forum for complaining. Greatschools is a way for people to gain information. So, I hope that everyone is reading the disclaimer 'don't believe everything you read.' Do your own research. Visit Wilson, get involved and form your own opinions. Wondering about something you've seen posted here? Ask someone who knows - perhaps a teacher or staff member, the principal, or involved parents. Children (and some parents) are not always the most reliable source. If you are already at Wilson and choose not to be involved, then please stop complaining about the people who are working hard to make Wilson a better place for ALL students. I appreciate our PTA board who is working so hard to include and involve new families. Four people should not be solely responsible for every event in the school.
--Submitted by a parent

I too appreciate 'going green'..however this does not overshadow the issue of poor managment...Discovery Night does not replace TAG..TAG programs should be included everyday. Parents are pulling their kids out of Wilson, especially at the lower grades. Wilson is trying to become a Title One school, a survey was sent out to parents asking opinions, lots of negative feedback was expressed towards the principle and some of his disciples..maybe these issue should be addressed before the school takes more goverment money. Sadly, Wilson has a very negative vibe, which has been expressed to the principle, and the district at large, with no action taken.
--Submitted by a parent

Regarding your clarification, here's mine. A monthly newsletter devoid of news isn't communication. It says 'spring is here, your kids are growing, the teachers are working.' Meanwhile I hear from my kids that there's some new yellow card disciplinary system running for months that the principal still hasn't told the community about. He's never explained the track being a mandatory exercise during lunch. Never explained the quiet room to the whole school. He can't require our presence at evening meetings to get news. He needs to send it all home. not just the puffery. TAG isn't my concern but I agree that is shouldn't just be evening requirements. It should be regular classroom enrichment. People don't volunteer because they disagree with the school atmosphere of exclusivity and what feels like a school that is all about adults if only these pestery kids would get out of the way.
--Submitted by a parent

Love Ms. Meyers, Mr. Harris, Mr. Hart, miss Ms. Bugbee-Reed, Ms. Binek, Ms. White. But some of the things mentioned are also long gone. No Book Exchange, No Principal coffees (which were much more valuable, a million times than Discovery Nights which are for K-1) No carnival, no student directory, no room parents. The school mascot was changed. The newsletter done away with. The teachers try their best in an environment of too much change that is confusing to a lot of us. Harsher than it needs to be too.
--Submitted by a parent