Wallace A Smith Elementary School

i think this school is the best.i'm soooooooooooooooooo sad that this is my last year to be hear at this school awsome school i'm going to miss all of my teachers like ms. lrosa , ms.hager ,ms.wille ,ms.bambrey ,ms.kuhr, ms.richrdson , ms.capheart ,ms.case ,ms.crow ,and ms.dowler i will al ways rember you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by:alexis miller

I have 2 children who currently attend Wallace A. Smith. The school system was one of the main reasons we bought a home in this area and this school lives up to the hype. The staff is wonderful! The parent involvement is encouraged and obvious. My daughter had Mrs. Downs last year and she really brought out the best in my child. She set the bar high (high for a kindergartener anyway) and somehow she finds a way to make these kids want to achieve it. The principal is always helpful and attentive. Overall, this school is above the rest. My father was a career Navy man...I should know!
--Submitted by a parent

I was a student at Wallace A. Smith from kinder garden to 5th grade. And i loved every minute of it! My favorite teacher from then to this day is Mrs. Downs. She inspires not only for you to work hard, do your best, and creative thinking, but she also teaches and incourages fun during the process. I am currently in 7th going on 8th grade, and not a day goes by that i don't miss this AMAZING school. The selection of teachers are perfect, and there are amazing students. well behaved and just amazing. Wallace A. Smith is by far, my favorite school i have ever attended. You will enjoy your time, all my best memories are in the setting of this school. It's not just any school, this school, becomes your family. :)

I am a mother of three boys and all of my children have attended Wallace A Smith Elementary, with one currently attending. They have a remarkable staff there. I have been thoroughly impressed with the level of education that my boys have received.
--Submitted by a parent

I think that the school was trumindious when mrs. Miller was the principal she always had the kids doing fun activities and still had a strong learning facility and my son just promoted 5th grade and he said he is glad to leave that school it was boring for him and i looked back at what a great and fun time he had when mrs.Miller was principal and how she ran it.
--Submitted by a parent

A wonderful place for children to learn and grow. My child started kindergarten last year with Mrs. Anderson. She was better than I could have ever imagined! I definitely recommend her and this school!
--Submitted by a parent

You couldn't ask for a better PUBLIC school. Numbers don't lie. Smith is the largest elementary school in the county, but still maintains a feeling of 'family'. The Administration is second to none. The parental involvement is incredible. The children truly succeed here. Smith Elem. is a place of smiling faces, helpful hearts and positive attitudes...all ready to give your child their best!
--Submitted by a parent

best school in ooltewah!!!!! i love mrs. hernandez shes sweet !
--Submitted by a student

My child has learn so much from mrs. anderson in this school. We love the way the teachers and principals are to the children in this school.
--Submitted by a parent

The curriculum at this school is based purely on standardized testing. The focus is primarily on reading and math. Important yes, but all other subject i.e. science, social studies, and art are worked in and out in phases. There isn t any focus on creative thinking. We are already looking into private schools for next year. At least there my child can get a balanced education, but what do you expect when schools like this are competing for funds. The way they handle it is turn the kids into standardize testing machines and let them earn the money.
--Submitted by Wallace Parent, a parent