31 Wayne Avenue
Verplanck, NY 10596

Expectations of student behavior are not enforced and it leads to a chaotic and distracting environment that does not engage or appropriately challege those students who are there to learn and grow.

I miss this school so much. We recently moved to Florida, where my daughter is now in first grade. Unfortunately, the school she attends is disorganized and overcrowded. It’s a combined elementary and middle school, which adds to the chaos.The car rider situation is horrendous. They don't provide bus transportation for students who live within two miles of the school, which creates an extremely hazardous drop-off and pick-up experience. Given how many neighborhoods and housing developments surround the school, I’d estimate that at least 80% of the students live within that two-mile radius.Buchanan-Verplanck was such a wonderful, family-oriented school. The staff genuinely cared about the well-being of their students. My daughter, who is seven and has a learning disability, was well-supported there.At her new school, instead of being greeted by a teacher and walked in from the car line, she’s simply taken out of the car and expected to walk in on her own. It feels impersonal and careless.I love living in Florida, but I have to say — the school system here has been incredibly disappointing so far.

For any parent considering this school for a child with special needs, Proceed with caution. While Hen Hud may offer many great things for general education students, its handling of special education leaves much to be desired. Advocacy, persistence, and outside resources will likely be necessary to ensure your child gets the support they deserve.