Highland Park

Our children thrive at Scott Dual Language. They have learned so many important skills and have been supported to become great humans.

My child attended this school from kindergarten to part of second grade, during my child’s second grade year, I decided to pull him from this school. Each year was worse and worse to the point that I decided to pull my child from Williams. The current principal, Kari Ritter, is not an effective principal and her attitude does not reflect that of a leader. We had a meeting with Kari and other staff due to my concerns about my child while at this school, during the meeting, Kari was snobby, rude, and demeaning. My concerns were not addressed at the meeting and the meeting actually made my child’s school experience worse. Parents, please look at the test scores at Williams, that alone is reason enough to not enroll your child at this school. I encourage parents to find an elementary school that truly cares about academics in addition to your child’s safety and learning environment….My child now attends a different elementary school where he is flourishing academically and he really loves school now.

I have been so impressed with the positive changes at Ross Elementary over the past several years under the outstanding leadership of Dr. Nick Gardner. The school has become a welcoming, family-friendly environment where students and families truly feel valued. I have three grandchildren attending Ross, and I genuinely feel that the teachers and staff care about helping students succeed academically while also encouraging them to become kind, responsible citizens. Like any school, there are occasionally conflicts between students, after all they're kids. But I've consistently seen the staff respond quickly, compassionately, and in partnership with families to resolve issues.Ross's Signature Music Program is a wonderful opportunity that gives students unique experiences they might not have elsewhere. The school also offers numerous family engagement events throughout the year, and it's amazing to see how many families participate. That level of involvement says a lot about the welcoming culture Dr. Gardner and staff has created. Ross is a great school, and I would recommend it to any family looking for a supportive, caring, and engaging learning environment within USD 501.

Lowman Hill outs students first! It is evident that the staff cares deeply about each student succeeding and providing support in any ways they may need it. My son loves the teachers and is always so excited to go to school. Mrs. Norton is the prime example of what great leadership should be in a school!

If you are UBER conservative Christian and have a neurotypical child that is perfect, this is the place for them. Otherwise, don't expect any education for the money you are spending.