Monsignor Slade Catholic School

Monsignor Slade is the not the school for you and your family. There is so much hatred, lieing, and manipulation that occurs on a daily basis in this school. The AoB does not monitor anything and only comes into the school when things need to be covered up. The principal and those that are in powerful positions above him make it there mission to make sure only several families in the community are taken care of and the rest are left to rot. Scandals, racism, and disgusting treatment of staff is a normal routine. Unless you are in the Spalding group or clique your kids will not be protected. The idea of an elementary school is to help young minds flourish. Not destroy them. Absolutely do not send your kids here!

My children have been attending this school for 6 years and every year it gets worst ! Next year is our last in Monsignor slade. If your kid isn’t white or white looking do not send him to school here you aren’t welcome. That’s just one of many reasons , it’s the one I only mention this one because It stands out the most. I could deal with a lot but discrimination just doesn’t work or sit well with me. 8 k a year and you would think things like that don’t happen but they do.

Our experience started off nicely with Slade. I liked the classrooms and great teachers for the primary grades. As the years went on, we started to notice small issues, but by then we were all settled in and chose to look the other way. We eventually enrolled our younger child and that's when it became clear. The administration is completely ineffective. The principal is eager to show her face at events and school drop off/pickup, but you're out of luck if you need anymore than that from her. They can not keep a school nurse for more than 2 years. They will not address bullying - they will only rotate seating arrangements in the classroom. It became appallingly clear that money is all that matters to this school. Two days before one fundraiser ends, they email you about the next. They send raffle tickets home with your very young children with a note that you already owe them for each unrequested ticket. They require you to set up a FACTS account so they have full access to your money. I've had money for field trips taken out before I even saw the permission slip. If you have a gifted child or a child with special needs, they can not accommodate. They put money before the children and families at this school. If you can make it through with an ample bank balance and perfectly average child, you'll probably have a good experience here. It's average at best. To be fair, there are several wonderful teachers at this school... if they stay. Their staff retention is abysmal.

We recently moved to the area. We were concerned about our Daughter entering a new school. In less than a week, our Daughter was integrated into the community and appeared to be a lifer at MSCS. What a perfect fit for our Family!!

Average at best. Needs new leadership before current leadership ruins a potentially good school.