Overland Trail

this is the best school better then my old one and miss wheeler is the best teacher

As a former student of the school with a younger sibling in it I feel like the school has its flaws when it doesn't come to education. My biggest issue is the bus policy due to the area we live in once the child enters first grade they're expected to walk or drive to school however the school doesn't keep in mind that some parents can't take their children and the heat is excessive to the point they do recess indoors despite having playgrounds because it's so hot, and the walk is actually pretty lengthy which comes off as a hazard for safety to me. I also think memories I had with staff weren't always fun to look back on at times. School education wise isn't bad especially if the teachers are good at getting to the kids. I can recall good moments at the school but with my younger sibling going there I can't help but worry instead

The staff, from the top down, does not take kids saftey very seriously at all, very concerning. We are in the process of looking for a better establishment.

I had a very troubling experience with the principal, Mrs. Fitzsimmons. My son is an autistic first grader, and we provided the school with all required autism documentation and paperwork prior to enrollment. We also followed the school’s instructions to have him evaluated for an IEP so appropriate supports could be put in place.Despite this, during a pickup conversation, Mrs. Fitzsimmons stated—directly in front of my son—that due to his autism, he could no longer attend the school. She further said that she “would never have accepted him if she knew how autistic he was.” No child, especially a first grader, should ever hear something like that.She informed me that his “last day would be Friday,” giving less than a week’s notice, without following proper procedures or offering accommodations or support. This appeared to be solely because the school no longer wanted to work with his needs.It was only after I escalated the situation to the district superintendent that this decision was addressed; otherwise, it would have gone forward. The contrast between how welcoming the school appeared during our tour and how we were treated once my son was enrolled was stark.Based on my experience, this school does not adequately support children with special needs. I would not recommend enrolling a child here if accommodations or understanding are required.