Chapman Elementary School

Chapman is unique in its secluded area and history. Chapman has had budget cuts just like every other public school in the country and it shows in the faces of the teachers. Safety is the biggest issue I have seen during school hours. The grounds are open and the younger children are not being supervised properly. Over 200 children are on the playground after lunch. Teachers were stretched too thin to tend to every bump, bruise and scrap. Lunch - like many public school lunches - are not cooked in kitchen. Lunch is transported to the school and warmed on site. Children are offered Smuckers Uncrustables as the cold option. They have 20 minutes to eat. This school is beautiful and highly spoken of by staff and parents but needs serious attention to detail before someone gets seriously hurt or lost.
—Submitted by a parent

I went to school here in 5th too. I loved it. The music part had a huge impact on my life. Mr. Clark the music teacher at that time, was the best teacher ever. He let us be in musicals without auditioning and told me once that I sang with a lot of passion in my voice. Even though I was in 5th grade, that made me feel good as a kid. Which is what all teachers should be doing. Everyone there was friendly to me and I had a great time. Bottom line: Send your kids here.

I went to this school in 5th grade and LOVED IT. (I'm in 8th now) the parents were really involved and the teachers knew what they were doing. It was a very small school with a big heart, I also enjoyed there music class/program very much. We even got to be in musicals no matter if you auditioned for a part or not. You always had one! Definitely send your son/daughter there.

Chapman is an excellent school and the community supports it whole-heartedly. Parents volunteer, there is a very active PTA, and there is a foundation that works hard raising additional funds. The building has a warm inviting feel. The principal (since 2004) is a skilled leader and works tirelessly with the talented teachers to improve an already excellent educational environment. The music (two performances annually), PE and library programs are very popular with the students. Also well attended are the after school math clubs, drawing and language programs. There is a lunch time walking program for additional fitness, an Artists in Residence program (and annual Art Ball), annual Science Day (with many visitors and local scientists), and OMSI does multliple presentations each year for the students. There is a long list of other activities, but the one that pulls everyone together is the weekly 'Round Up' where all students gather on Friday mornings.
—Submitted by a parent

Chapman is a great school. The parents are very involved. The new principal is excellant and very inspiring. The teachers are wonderful. They put in many extra hours to add richness to the school experience. There is a big focus on arts with two big school musical productions each year, an art ball, and art projects for the school auction.
—Submitted by Kelly, a parent