Oppe Elementary School

I have a daughter that is currently in kindergarten at Oppe. Her teacher is absolutely amazing. She is very attentive to the kids and even gets involved with the special events they have and plays right along side the kids. My daughter comes home every day excited about some new thing that she learned! The parent involvement is good and I see several parents there for every party, field trip, or other event. I toured two other schools in Galveston and looked into several more. I am extremely happy with our decision to choose Oppe!
--Submitted by a parent

I have a student in kindergarten and she loves Oppe. She has learned so much and made many nice friends. I have taught in 5 elementary schools and have been impressed with what I have seen at Oppe. There is a nice balance of learning while also enjoying school. I helped with Halloween activities and was so impressed walking down the hall to see all the princesses and spidermen hard at work and still learning as they enjoyed wearing their costumes. We have really enjoyed all the extra programs and activities such as Ocean Discovery Night, field trips, running club, library nights, PTO programs, Winter Dinner, visiting authors and we can't wait for the spring carnival! You can tell the staff at Oppe have high expectations for their students and really enjoy what they do!
--Submitted by a parent

Our daughter is in 1st grade at Oppe and attended Kindergarten there as well; our son will start Kinder in the Fall. We are extremely happy with the instruction and discipline our daughter receives. She has already been on several field trips to learn about sea life and is excited about an upcoming one in March to visit the sea turtle facility here in Galveston. I know she would do well anywhere, but we are very happy with Oppe and thankful for the teachers, the principal, and the parents!
--Submitted by a parent

I have a 12 year old that went to Oppe K through 4th and another child that is currently in 3rd grade there. I believe they have received an excellent education in a positive environment. Oppe holds a high standard for their teachers as well as their students. It shows in their test scores. This is one of two schools I would have my children attend as a Galveston resident; the other Elementary being Parker. The great thing about Galveston schools in general is the diversity. I'm so glad my child has learned how to accept all types of people and different cultures. This is something that you don't get in the typical suburban schools.
--Submitted by a parent

THIS IS A VERY GREAT SCHOOL EXCELLENT TEACHERS n COACH. My children love OPPE they are very proud of this school as well as their teachers. Teachers are amazing and very caring.They're bringing the best out of each student.
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The teachers at this school are dedicated to make a difference in their student's lives from one day to the next!
--Submitted by a parent

We have 3 kids attending Oppe. They currently are in 5th, 4th and 1st grades. We have really enjoyed this school overall. This is a school that encourages parent/teacher interaction and parent participation at all grade levels. Our kids love their teachers and they are wonderful with only a few that fell slightly below 'wonderful'. The PTO at Oppe is also one of the best in the city and use their money to benefit the kids so that they can experience many fun activities outside of the school building. They are even building an outdoor garden and science centre that I'm sure all of the kids will love. We highly recommend this school. Go Oppe Dolphins!
--Submitted by a parent

My son is in third grade now, he has been at oppe since pre-k and we have loved all his teachers. He is on honor roll almost every quarter. I just love it. It is the best school i have seen so far.
--Submitted by ROBIN, a parent

My son is in first grade this year. He had a great kindergarten year at Oppe. Now his first grade is going even better. He loves his teacher and the school work. The teachers are positive and upbeat. The discipline style is more about rewarding good behavior and the consequences for not following the rules are fair. There is tremendous parent involvement. The school and PTO meetings are held in the gym and there is usually standing room only before the meeting starts. The school hosts the cub scout, boy scout program. I am not sure about the sports, but he already has a notebook full of freehand drawings and he is always singing new songs-on the potty and in the bath.
--Submitted by a parent

I was very pleased with the teachers in PreK. The PTA provides many field trip opportunities for all grade levels. My son learned a lot in one year, he can write his name and is beginning to read.
--Submitted by a parent