I'm very proud to have 3 of my grandchildren attending this school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/24/09
I love this school. I am so proud that they still pray ay the pta meetings and that the staff are predominantly christian. Dr. Foster tells the kids every morning that he says a prayer for them every day. When a school is in Gods hands, it can't be anything but good.
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
Our experience with the faculty and staff at Hutchens was spectacular. Our son David has severe hyperactivity and emotional disorders. His teachers (Ms. Sprinkle & Mrs. Mabrey), Dr. Foster (principal) & Lori Giles (special ed teacher) were always compassionate & exceptionally well-equipped to handle
... Read more any challenge. What a fantastic group! We decided to place David in a very expensive private school for 2nd grade. What a disappointment. His 2nd grade class at the private school was just learning concepts in Math that were taught the first half of 1st grade at Hutchens. And David is forced to read books the rest of his class is reading even though he's on a 4th grade reading level (thanks to Hutchens) . We will be re-enrolling David at Hutchens next week. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/28/08
As a grand parent, I have been exceptionally impressed with the school staff. Their professional attention to details and their concern for each student has really made a difference in my grand daughter's attitude. She loves going to school! Her younger sister will start this year and how exciting
... Read more it is for me to know the she will have that same attention. While the whole staff is exceptional, Miss Nich, as she is affectionally call by my grand daughter, has that special gene that makes her a great teacher. She challenges without stressing, she enforeces without instilling low self esteem, she builds both a strong acadmic foundation supported with a strong 'can do' attiude. Thank you again! Read less
Posted by a other on 07/18/08
All 3 of my kids went to / attend Hutchens. By far, it is one of the best schools in Mobile County. The PTA is very active, the teachers are terrific and Dr Foster and his staff never forget a child's name. Hutchen's test scores speak for themselves.
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/07
Hutchen's is about the best school that I have come across. The staff, teachers, and especially Dr. Foster are great. This school really gives new meaning to No Child Left Behind. Dr. Foster loves all his kids and it shows. Keep up the good work Hutchen's.
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Posted by a parent on 01/16/07
We just recently moved to the Mobile area, Hutchens is a good school however it needs to be a more high-tech. Everything is still being done on paper. On the other hand Dr Foster is excellent in his leadership role as principal. He makes all the children feel special and he truly is interested in
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
Hutchens is the best school all around! We are blessed to have such a fantastic principal and wonderful teachers! I couldn't say enough about this school and its staff. The extra-curricular activities are an added bonus.
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Posted by a parent on 08/14/04
My daughter came to this school, from a private school, the first year Hutchens opened. I was nervous about coming to a public school, but I immediately felt great as I met her teacher, Mrs. Slaughter. She was wonderful! I immediately saw how wonderful Dr. Foster was. He is the best principal, and Hutchens
... Read more is great because of his leadership, and the staff he has surrounded himself with. I am so sad to see my daughter have to leave to go to middle school, but am so happy my son still has four more years there. It is a safe and secure school with the best academics. The SAT scores are far above other schools. I am so happy we moved into Hutchens district! It was the best choice I made. Thank you Dr. Foster! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/17/04
I have 2 children at Hutchens & my 3rd is starting this fall. I have had nothing but good experiences the entire 4 years my children have attended school here. Dr. Foster knows each child by name - and they really know that he cares about them. The teachers are always polite & treat the parents with
... Read more respect. My children have not had a single teacher that does not show she truly cares and is concerned about their education. The children at this school are taught respect for both adults & fellow students. Both of my sons are in the PACE program & look forward to that class every week! I can not say enough good things about this school, its location, its faculty, and most importantly, its leadership. We could not be happier! Read less
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English as Second Language
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Mobile schools — Hutchens Elementary School is located at 10005 W Lake Rd, Mobile AL 36695. 10005 W Lake Rd is in the 36695 ZIP code in Mobile, AL The school district for Hutchens Elementary School is the Mobile County Public School District. Hutchens Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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