Nicewood

I am extremely concerned about the safety and learning environment in this school. Disruptive students are allowed to remain in the classroom to continue to disrupt. The entire class is punished for the behavior of a few. The students are made to run laps because of those who disrespect the teacher and other students. No effective classroom management techniques are utilized. Students are not issued books because all learning is now on laptops. No homework is assigned because the students are not allowed to bring the laptops home. This has been a bad year for students in one particular 4th grade class because the teacher is not in charge in her classroom. I feel sad for the students who must suffer through this on a daily basis. The administrators at this school are blind to the problems even though this is an open classroom school. All they have to do is leave the safety of their offices and walk down the hall. I predict low SOL. Scores for Dutrow. I would not recommend this school to anyone.

My sons went here and we had nothing but issues. One of my children almost died in their care and they didn’t even issue an apology or check on him for two weeks. My other child was suspended after being assaulted even though the video shows he didn’t start the fight. If you can don’t send your kids here!!

This has been by far the worst school system my children have attended. The lack of organization and putting children first are almost non-existent. My children will receive a much better education attending Virginia Virtual Academy.

Our first year experience at Yates Elementary School was not ideal for a new kindergartener ( 2025-2026) , my son’s kindergarten teacher was switched 3x over the course of his first year, no consistency in teaching staff, no communication to parents, very unhappy overall , I do not recommend sending your child to kindergarten at this school.

Low on staff I don't how they were in past but no patience at all, alot has changed in this world we live in now .

My daughter is a new student at jenkins elementary and my daughter had came off the bus saying the teacher was being very mean to her on first day and continues being mean to my child for no Reason. daughter had just started this new school and it is already showing me signs that they don't like accountability. I had went up there address the issues still no feedback at all. Also me and my daughter didn't feel welcome. Please don't send your child here. Smh