Guajome

Mission Meadows Elementary School has unfortunately declined in quality since the change in leadership from Dr. Porter to the current principal, Mr. Peel. Under Dr. Porter, the school was a much better place for students to learn and grow.Since Mr. Peel took over, the environment has become subpar. The school is plagued by rampant bullying, which goes largely unchecked by the administration. This creates an unsafe and uncomfortable atmosphere for many students.The administrators at Mission Meadows seem to lack genuine care for the students. Their focus appears to be elsewhere, resulting in a neglect of important issues and a decline in the overall quality of education and student well-being.I would not recommend Mission Meadows Elementary School to any parent who values a safe, nurturing, and effective learning environment for their child.

As we walk to and from school with so many other families, play at the park after school with friends, or grab an ice cream cone from the ice cream truck, I’m often reminded that Alamosa Park Elementary School is truly something special. All three of my children have been blessed with incredible teachers who have cared deeply for them and invested time and attention in the areas where they needed to grow. The school also has an outstanding foundation and PTA who work tirelessly to create meaningful assemblies, events, and field trips for the kids, while continually supporting teachers and classrooms. The families are wonderful as well, and our kids have made lasting friendships. These years will always hold a special place in our hearts and will be remembered fondly. If you’re new to the neighborhood or looking for an exceptional elementary school, we could not recommend Alamosa Park enough.

Our experience with the school community itself was wonderful. We met incredible families, and our children had some truly wonderful teachers who cared deeply about their students. There is so much that is special about this school and its community.Unfortunately, our experience with Principal Hollowell’s leadership was very different. When we raised serious concerns, including bullying and instances of poor teacher performance, we often felt dismissed rather than heard. We saw very little in the way of proactive measures, meaningful follow-up, or accountability, even when concerns directly affected our child’s experience at school.It was particularly disappointing because the school has so many strengths. The teachers, families, and overall community have the potential to make it an outstanding environment for children. In our experience, however, the lack of responsive and proactive leadership had a noticeable negative impact on that environment.After our experience, I understand why many of the concerns expressed in other reviews about the administration are so consistent. I sincerely hope those concerns are taken seriously by Mrs. Hollowell, because the students, teachers, and families in this community deserve leadership that matches the quality of the community itself.