P.B. Smith Elementary School

This is a great school. My kids have really enjoyed it here. The Principal is very responsive and does a great job. In particular the Kindergarten program is phenomenal.
--Submitted by a parent

Great Teachers and Great Staff! Testing scores are high, very kind and understanding to students and parents.
--Submitted by a parent

I transferred my daughter from a private school to PB Smith and I don't regret this decision. She had a great teacher who was wonderful with the kids. The school is very responsive and there is a lot of parent involvement all around the school. The new Principal is very involved with the school and the events sponsored by FOS.
--Submitted by a parent

I can't say enough good things about P.B. Smith. The new principal is top notch. The teachers are excellent. We have been so thankful for the education and support provided by the educators and administration of this great school!
--Submitted by a parent

Sadly, our family is being redistricted to a new school for the next year. I know all of us who are leaving would love to stay in such a fine school. It will be hard for anyone to meet the standard set by the principal and teachers. It has been a great 5 years for my daughter and I only wish she could spend her last year there.
--Submitted by a parent

We are new to the school this year. We have found this school to be so far ahead of where we came from we are just realizing what a mediocre school our former one was. The office staff is so welcoming. The admnistrators are out there seeing what is going on and our children's teachers are superb. We are thrilled.
--Submitted by a parent

Wow.I couldn't disagree more with the two contributors who find this school deficient. The principal is very approachable and very child centered. Teachers are fabulous. She has a real talent for choosing the best and keeping them the best. Great school. Smith's test scores are high, especially considering the diversity of the school. Kids love thier school and if you go to school events, you will see lots of middle school kids coming back to visit. My three kids have had wonderful teachers every single year.
--Submitted by a parent

I love P.B. Smith and sadly our family is moving. I feel that our boys have had an excellent experience. Volunteers are welcome, the teachers are great and the environment is open and friendly. The need for more programs? I think the focus on math, reading and writing worked for my average boys with good grades.
--Submitted by a parent

Over the last several years some member's of the administrative staff seems to have gone on auto pilot. Extracurricular activities are growing in quantity and quality. Field Trips need more variety and frequency. The local area is changing with families moving to the area and the school and county need to adapt from 'rural nature of our community' to a more urban school environment. They need to keep up with the changing surroundings and challenges.
--Submitted by a parent