Firgrove Elementary School

We have had 6 of our children go through this school during the last 8 years. the teachers are great. the office staff and vice-principal are amazing and very personable. my only complaint is that we have had 4 different principals [each of the previous moved along to promotions]; the current one is doing an outstanding job.
--Submitted by a parent

I moved here Feb. of last year 2007 my son was enrolled in Firgrove from Memphis. I thought the office staff was wonderful. I don't understand all the negativity I just saw from the last few review I just read! They treated both me and my son with courtisy and respect. He completed his 5th grade there and is now into his 6th grade this year. I think it is a wonderful school. The teachers and staff keep me posted on daily and weekly things I need to know about my child. Via email or phone which is mainly email because it is more easier for me. But if I ever have a problem I can pick up the phone and there is someone always there to help me out! I give the school 5 stars! Believe me my sons has gone through some bad schools and this is not one.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school! The staff, and parent involvement is unbelievable. I never hear a complaint from my child about her school. She loves it here. We got a new principal last year and I have seen great changes, including the front office staff! No complaints about the faculty, we can only hope that eventually the bond will pass and we will get a new school.
--Submitted by a parent

We are new to Firgrove this year and we've been pleased with our experience at this school. Communication from the teachers has been frequent and helpful. Discipline issues have been dealt with quickly and resolved to my satisfaction. The PTA is outstanding! We've found everyone to be caring and friendly, from the secretaries to the principals to the teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

I am not pleased with my family's experience with this school. The office staff make me feel uncomfortable and angry whenever I need to talk with them. I have no complaints about the teachers at Firgrove, however feel that their means of communicating could be better. Puyallup school district is a great place for our children. Too bad this school is giving it a bad reputation.
--Submitted by Not, a parent

This school has amazing teachers who are very devoted to the kids! I do wish the school would put in the long promised new playground. The one we have is awful! The kids also need to be allowed to run at recess!
--Submitted by a parent

The registration process and front office staff at this school are horrendous. They are dismissive, rude and out of control. I had family pick up the paperwork for me (single mom who has to work!) and they were treated very disrespectfully and walked away wondering if I could enroll her in a better school. I have read several bad reviews about the front office staff at this school, but wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. I was wrong. I was hung up on and dismissed yet again on the phone. The one good out come was I was able to speak with the principle who is working with me to get everything straightened out so my daughter can have a smooth transition into the new school. I can only pray that her teacher will be a good one.
--Submitted by a parent

Let's see what a new principal can do. We were not happy at all about last years principal. He seemed like a good ol' boy who couldn't take advice from anyone especially women. Great teachers have left so we will see if he ruined the school. The office staff is rude but they have the largest number of students in the state and with that comes a large number of parents so maybe that is just because of stress. I love most of the teachers though so I have to say the people who deal closely with the kids are great!
--Submitted by a parent

I am not pleased at all with the overall safety of my children at this school. i have had numerous safety issues with Firgrove several that i could have taken legal action on. the office staff is unprofessional and not of moral standards.
--Submitted by a parent

Great location, good teachers, no complaints!
--Submitted by a parent