Vasona Junction

The MAC community became a second home for my daughter right from the start. Over the past three-plus years, we have watched her grow from a curious toddler into a confident, joyful, and capable child ready to take on the next chapter. Every day was filled with learning, kindness, patience, and encouragement, and those moments shaped who she is becoming.We are deeply thankful for the opportunity she had to learn, explore, make friends, and feel truly seen and valued. Being part of this community during such important early years has meant more to our family than words can express. These years will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we carry forward immense gratitude for the love, guidance, and foundation you gave our child.Thank you for being such an important part of her journey.

We have been very happy with St. Lucy School. The teachers, faculty, and administration are caring and supportive, and they truly want the best for their students. The parent volunteers are amazing and make a big difference in the school experience. St. Lucy has a wonderful sense of community, and the involvement of families and staff makes it a very special place.

Our family has such a wonderful experience with this school, and we feel very grateful to be part of this community. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed, supported, and cared for.The teachers are exceptional, very kind, patient, and genuinely invested in every child’s happiness and success. They create a nurturing environment where children feel confident, encouraged, and excited to learn each day.The students are friendly and respectful, which creates a super warm and positive atmosphere. It is a place where children can grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.A heartfelt thank you to the principal for the incredible leadership, care, and dedication. The warmth, presence, and commitment shown to the students and families make this school truly special.We feel so lucky to have our children at this amazing school and would highly recommend it to any family looking for a loving and inspiring place for their children. We are very lucky and grateful!

Old Orchard’s good reputation comes from many long time teachers and administrators who have since left the school. Over the past five years, there has been a high level of teacher turnover, and the school was just sold to a new owner. Some new teacher hires have been good, but a significant percentage have been inexperienced, and they have not received the training or guidance they needed to succeed. Students have been harmed as a result. Implementation of curriculum, student discipline, and the way the administration interacts with families is inconsistent and needs a lot of improvement. Many families have left. This year saw nearly half of the fifth grade class leaving at the end of the year. The school is also currently being sued by a family whose child with a disability was expelled last year, one month before the school year ended. At this time, I would not gamble with my child’s education or happiness by sending them to Old Orchard.