Mount Saint John

This school is beyond review. My children are super happy there. They have an amazing playground, basketball court, and field to enjoy at recess, and the lunch is delicious! They have a large gym, Library, Art classroom, and music classroom. Great place, And great rewards for the kids such as Kona ice, chalk art, Movies, and Firebird buck, (Fake school money) Prizes. This school is unbelievably amazing.

DIS was wonderful under the leadership of Shaad Ahmed. Following his departure, Sophia Shalash was leading the school to great places until the board pushed her out. While there are some lovely teachers, DIS faculty and staff include discriminatory, judgemental, and unkind individuals. My child was belittled and stifled by teachers, and good teachers have left this school due to the problems they have experienced. The entire board should be replaced. Be aware that the leadership covers up serious incidents such as a gun scare at this school that was attempted to be kept secret from teachers and parents by the principal (the weapon later determined by Beavercreek police to be a BB gun). Other things were covered up and when children reported to their parents, the leadership of this school actively gaslit kids and parents. Ultimately I decided it was not a healthy or safe environment for my child.

Safety is one of the most important factors when choosing a school, and unfortunately, I left with concerns about whether student well-being was always the top priority. While I never expected a perfect environment, I did expect clear communication, accountability, and leadership that addressed concerns promptly and transparently.Families considering this school should ask detailed questions about how safety concerns are reported, investigated, and communicated to parents. They should also ask about staff turnover and who is responsible for overseeing student well-being. In my opinion, those conversations are essential before making a decision.Every family has to decide what they're comfortable with, but based on my experience, I would look elsewhere.