The Beechs

My daughter will be attending Immaculate Heart of Mary for middle school, and while we are excited for her next chapter, I would be remiss if I did not leave this review and publicly recognize what Pine Grove Elementary has meant to our family.The reality is that not every school performs at this level. Strong leadership, strong teachers, and a strong culture are not things that can be taken for granted. In many ways, Pine Grove is a diamond in the rough and an example of what public education can and should be when the right people are entrusted with serving our children.As someone who cares deeply about education policy and is actively working to improve educational outcomes in Maryland, I often find myself focused on the challenges facing our schools. This review is about recognizing one of the success stories. While I hope to continue advocating for funding models, accountability, and academic standards that better serve both taxpayers and students, I also hope that schools across our state look to examples like Pine Grove Elementary.The leadership of Principal Valerie Lewis, combined with a staff of teachers who genuinely care about their students, has created an environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and personally. If more schools embraced the culture, commitment, and sense of purpose that exists at Pine Grove, public education in Maryland would be in a much stronger position.My daughter is leaving Pine Grove better prepared for the future, and for that our family will always be grateful.

This school is horrible . They put our grandson who is autistic on a bus even though his parents were picking him up . Their child was missing for half an hour . They didn’t know where he was . Parent’s worst nightmare .

I had to come on when I saw there were no recent reviews, as we absolutely love this school community and it has become such an important part of our family's support system. My son started when he was 2, and is currently 5. Bridges has created an environment where he is completely at ease and free to learn confidently and independently, while also learning to be a part of a community that relies upon one another. The staff is wonderful, it is clear how much passion every single teacher has, and it is so heartwarming to know that the entire staff knows my son by name, and always has a smile to greet him with. He is becoming a happy, capable, caring, and proud boy, and to see the relationships that he has built with both adults and peers is such a joy. The focus on nature and agriculture has also been amazing for my son, and is so regulating and calming for him. He enjoys gardening, taking care of the chickens, and is attentive to the world around him. I adore how they get time outdoors in almost all kinds of weather, and it is giving him such an amazingly unique experience. Bridges is truly a hidden gem. I highly encourage families to tour and see what they have to offer!

Administration is not supportive of the parents. Expectations depend on who you are.