Snowden School

Our son started at Snowden School in Kindergarten and is now in 2nd grade. We had high expectations for Snowden based on what friends in the area had told us about the school, and Snowden has exceeded our expectations in every way. The teachers are effective and caring; the principal provides outstanding leadership, setting the bar high for students and teachers alike. The school offers countless opportunities for students: Spanish 3x per week starting in Kindergarten, CLUE (an amazing gifted program), award-winning choir, band, and orchestra, terrific arts programs, and challenging academics. Outside of the regular school day, enrichment options abound: great sports programs, Mandarin Chinese, Mad Science Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, a Saturday morning book club, and many more. The most impressive thing about Snowden has been its students. They are passionate about their school, and there is an atmosphere of kindness and acceptance that makes it a place that kids want to be. If you have kids of elementary or middle school age in Memphis, you owe it to yourself (and your kids) to check out Snowden when deciding among your educational options.
--Submitted by a parent

I am currently a student at Snowden, planning to go to Central next year. I have been at Snowden all of my life, and while I am quite tired of it now, I think it has been a wonderful 9 years. I met many new people of different races, religions, and backgrounds, while still learning and having fun.

This diverse staff prepares children for the standardized test and for life. The school's philosophy appears to be to prepare the child for the path, not the vice versa. Some communities may have the luxury of coddling and acting as buffers for their young ones. In Memphis, we do not. Work hard. Get organized. No excuses. Form bonds with your peers and your teachers. Real strategies for the real world. My daughter is a product of the Memphis City School (Snowden and Central) and she scored 5's on all AP exams and 29 on ACT as sophomore, and we are not brainiacs. I'm telling you. Work hard. Get organized. No excuses. It works.
--Submitted by a parent

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It is a great, caring neighborhood school.

I have been going to snowden since kinergarden and i've enjoyed every bit of my time at snowden.I am now going to 6th grade and I plan to be at snowen until 8th grade. I tried out for pep squad and i have made the team. Snowden has so much to offer. Your child would be excited to go there signed student, victoria

Snowden is a top-notch school! I'm grateful my grandson is a 7th grader there and will soon be a senior!

I attended Snowden since first grade, and I loved it! The teachers really cared and wanted me to understand. And most of them actually majored in the subject they were teaching, not just to be a teacher. They have many clubs and extracurricular activities, and something was always happening! They not only made it fun to learn, they made it easy. I do believe the quality has lessened since our new prinipal came, but it is still a wonderful school. I will miss it.
--Submitted by a student

I attended Snowden for three years. I honestly believe it is the best elementary/middle school in Memphis. The teachers are wonderful and educated in their subject. You will never have to worry if you r child is getting a proper education. They also incorporate fun with learning, helping children to excell in school. The fine arts programs are exceptional. Overall, the school is wonderful and I really miss it.
--Submitted by a student

Snowden is the best K-8 school in the Shelby County district. It is the safest and most improved school in the mid-south! I love Snowden so much because it actually helped me to become a better person; moreover, it has helped me to do better in the future. When I reach my adult years, I will always thank Snowden and appreciate it because the principal and staff has just been wonderful! I never thought that I, Kaila Garrett, would ever get a trophy, because I never thought that I tried hard; however, all of that changed when my seventh teachers gave me the 7th Grader of the Year Award and the English Award, which was given to me by Mrs. Busby. I love Snowden and have learned alot of life lessons from this school that i will treasure into my pre-adult and adult years. Something great really does start at Snowden!
--Submitted by a student