North Bend

I’m so sad that our time at Frey is ending. Middle school next year! Frey has been welcoming to us since 2020 and our experiences have been great. Wonderful teachers and supportive admin. The office staff is lovely and happy to help.

As an educator myself, I relocated schools for work so I was on the hunt for a safe space for my son to learn and grow for his remaining elementary years. We’ve found that Lewis Elementary has offered his best elementary years. The wonderful administrators, teachers, and staff at LES are welcoming and kind which allows me to drop my son off daily with a smile on his face excited for the day ahead. I see the same eagerness reflected in so many others as they approach from the car line and I know it’s because of how much each staff member pours into students academically and personally. We’re forever grateful for this loving, inclusive community and how they’ve embraced our family. If we could do anything different, we’d choose this school over and over and this time do K-5. That’s a statement in itself because as an employee, I can choose it send my kid wherever in the county but Lewis truly is a hidden gem.

“The teachers at this school are caring and dedicated, and they do a great job with the students. Unfortunately, the administration has been disappointing. Communication is poor, concerns are often not clearly addressed, and there seems to be favoritism in how situations are handled. When issues come up between students, instead of identifying and addressing the person who is clearly causing the problem, it often feels like both children are treated as equally at fault just to avoid dealing with the real issue. The teachers deserve recognition for their hard work, but the administration needs to improve how they communicate and handle student concerns.

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As an Alumni, I implore you to send your kids anywhere else. Will they be college ready? Sure. That’s about the only benefit. The administration have all known each other for years, and will make excuses/ back each other up no matter what. They make examples out of children who make mistakes while taking no accountability themselves. I graduated a few years ago and after having several years of true adulthood under my belt, I have yet to meet a more hypocritical, graceless, judgmental, group of people (And I work in healthcare). A majority of teachers hired are personal friends or friends of friends, regardless of qualification. Teachers children/ children whose parents donate are favored and it’s very apparent, speaking from experience. If your child does not fit their mold, they will be treated as they as lesser than. I graduated with my faith hanging on by a thread. There are a very small handful of teachers there who I think stay to try to make a difference. I owe them everything.