I have found Mitchell school to be a welcoming and stimulating school for my daughter. Her special education needs (speech therapy) were not only met but she no longer requires special services. Most of the teachers and faculty members I have dealt with have been extremely caring and helpful. The
... Read more class sizes have been wonderfully small (this may be changing due to budget issues) and they have taken several field trips each year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/10/09
I moved here and have felt that this school has brought my child down. The principal has been there a long time but does not make him great. I actually find the principal to be rude!! He ideas and thoughts on students are often ......wrong. I also feel that this school does not provide enough male role
... Read more models for boys!! The only male there is the principal and he is not a great example. The schoolis brand new but there thoughts are not!!! Over all nice people poor emotional growth Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/09/09
I just read some of the previous reviews about the lack of attention to special needs kids & I just want to say that, not only were the teachers, guidance counseler & Mr. Foster instrumental in identifying my son's difficulties, they have been extremely vigilant in making sure he receives the supports
... Read more he needs. I find that when you are an open & willing parent, the staff an Mitchell School excels in finding solutions for your child. I am very grateful to them for the attention they give. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/19/08
Mitchell is a wonderful school. The principal has been there for many years and has created a top notch learning environment. The teachers are highly dedicated and professional. The parents are very supportive of the school with an active PTA and strong volunteer efforts. I don't know what kind of
... Read more extracurricular activities would be expected at a school for grades K-2. Kids club has been a great success with children choosing from a variety of opportunities including music, yoga, karate, science club and others. Great school Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/12/08
There are practically no extracurricular activities. Kids neither have the opportunity to learn a second language nor to learn how to play an instrument.
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Posted by a parent on 10/22/07
I agree with the school lacking in anything for special needs children. I don't know if it has so much to do with the school or with the school district, as I have had no problems with the principal at all. If you have a normal child, by all means, come here.
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/07
This is a great school in a small, close-knit community. The teachers and faculty are wonderful. Mr. Foster (the principle) in such a caring and hands-on administator. We just moved from the area and we certainly miss this school.
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/06
THis is the most outstanding school in the Kittery system. The leadership and staff are caring and centered on student needs. My daughter has made tremendous gains academically and I am very pleased with the academic program.
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Posted by a parent on 10/31/05
Orr family has found the Special Needs Program to be excellent. The SPED Director, Principal and Resource teacher were all responsive, well trained, compassionate and highly skilled.
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Posted by a parent on 10/20/05
Mitchell school may be equipped to handle non academicly challenged children, but for those of us with special needs children this school is lacking in all areas.
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Kittery Point schools — Horace Mitchell Primary School is located at Pepperrell Road, Kittery Point ME 03905. Pepperrell Road is in the 03905 ZIP code in Kittery Point, ME The school district for Horace Mitchell Primary School is the Kittery School District. Horace Mitchell Primary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 2.
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