Mill Pond Elementary School

Mill Pond is a wonderful school! Our family loves this school - the staff and principal are so welcoming and helpful. They all work hard to what is best for all the students there. The Paw Pride is awesome and the monthly assemblies are great. We appreciate everyone there very much.
--Submitted by a parent

When Mr. Batstone was there is was a great school. Miss Overhauser is one of the best teacher there is. This was a great school a few years ago. Maybe the new principal has taken it in the wrong direction. It is better than you other choices in yelm
--Submitted by a parent

Sure, you don't really hear about bullying, but school is for learning and this school is the worst I've seen. Complaining will only get one answer. "We have done our researched" Really? Why is it not one of the top schools in WA then? I don't think I would even give this school a star. The principal is the worst. I don't think any of the teachers teach. Ask any student if they know how to write a proper book report and they wouldn't have a clue unless taught by their parents or has learn to do so from attending a different school. More than one teacher. No matter what grade they are in, students move to different classroom for reading and math so they don't build any real bond with the teacher they are assign to. This school should be focusing on building stability so that learning would be easier. School hours have changed. The sun will be down during the winter months before your child is home. Drop off and pick up is a nightmare. Main reason we are moving is because this school is the worst that my children have ever been to.
--Submitted by a parent

this is the best in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!! it has great fundraising and keeps its money straight. this is the best school ever

Mill Pond is a great school with caring, realistic staff and teachers. We have been very happy with the experiences our child has had there. The students at the school have an overall accepting and kind attitude towards each other. I have not seen problems with bullying, and I think it is a reflection of the community and in part the staff and teachers at the school. I would recommend Mill Pond as a good school to send your child.
--Submitted by a parent

After a wonderful 08-09 year we have been let down and disappointed so far this year. A different principal has proven to be unreliable and unprofessional at best. The support staff and teachers have maintained their standards under the changes. Don't expect much out of administration their concern to cover themselves instead of district policies shocked us.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is great my daughter loves it. The staff is very nice and they have a great learning system.
--Submitted by Rylan mcgdogm, a student