Vinland Elementary School

Teachers & Parents really care about the success of all the students.
--Submitted by a parent

We decide to move to Poulsbo due to the school system as a whole and we haven't been disappointed. Every person we have come in contact with, assocciated with Vinland, has been exceptional. We are particulary pleased with Ms. Doria ( first grade teacher ). My wife and I have a son who is in Martha & Mary which will be in Kindergarden next year and he has grown leaps and bounds since enrolling him there. Hopefully he gets Ms. Doria when he gets to first grade!!! Good Luck
--Submitted by a parent

the teachers and staff are always friendly to the parnets and students. If there is conflict or concerns they are considerate of all angles that it might need aproched by. The children love to come and learn. I appreciate the dress code and teaching the children how to be well behaved and kind to others.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school and the staff and teachers there are also exceptional! Very happy there!
--Submitted by a parent

From what I hear, there is immense pressure on these teachers to constantly do WASL related work. I think that the teachers do care. I think they are overwhelmed and pushed hard. I have had great experiences with hard working and caring staff members. If they did not care, how could the students be doing so well? Parents and teachers really need to work together on any 'issues' and listen to eachother. Care comes in all forms and it isn't always the 'enthusiastic' craft-making kind. Teaching and education have come a long way and it looks different.
--Submitted by a parent

My two children attended Vinland this past school year. We loved all the arts programs and other extracurriculars. Few staffmembers attended any performances. Uniforms are wonderful, although not enforced across the board (if your child really doesn't want to wear them, they don't have to). Lots of parents are present during school hours interacting with children with little supervision or training in regards to what they are doing with the children. I actually checked my children out of school at the start of the school year without being asked to show ID. Little incentive for children to achieve anything above standard- from the grading scale to awards (almost nonexistent). Vinland staff overall seems driven by duty, not love for the children they work with. It does seem, however, that Vinland is one of Washington's better schools. What does that say about the state of education in Washington? It is certainly disheartening.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school for children with special needs
--Submitted by a parent

Vinland Elementary is an offers and challenging education and unique learning environment. Children are encouraged to work to their potential and offered many extra curricular activities. The uniform requirements are an excellent addition to the public school system. Parent involvement is at its peak.
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended Vinland from 2/2003-10/2005. I was sad when we had to leave(military transfer). I would highly recommend this school to anyone moving to North Kitsap (Poulsbo). The principal, Mr. McCabe is very involved and greets every child by name. The school is a very safe environment. The school has a uniform policy, even though it is a public school. It consists of khaki or navy pants and a navy blue, khaki, white or forest green polo shirt. I think it promotes a healthy learning environment. They have a roll up program. For example, the teacher they have for first grade is also their second grade teacher. I liked it because on the first day of second grade his teacher could jump right on into teaching. Parent involvement is very high. They also have alot of volunteers within the school. This is a great school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very impressed with the level of education that my child receives. There is a good availablity of music, art and many other things for my child to do. There is not a lot of sports, but I believe that is due to the school being an elementary school. There is plenty of oportunities for parents to be involved.
--Submitted by Bill, a parent