Oakledge Park

we love Orchard school. the best elementary school in South Burlington.

Many of the teachers are great. The principal lacks leadership skills and appears to be phoning it in. Her main trick is smiling a lot while nodding her head while repeating jargon. We're wishing for a new principal who is inspired, intelligent and creative.

The Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes has been a wonderful school for our hardworking, self-motivated child. We toured several Burlington schools and chose this one because we liked the location, the building, and the principal and teachers. We have been thrilled with the school. Our child has thrived at the school and tells us how much they appreciate the school. Principal Antony is a thoughtful, present leader whom we see greeting students at the entryway most mornings. The teachers have all been fantastic, especially Ms. Blair, one of the two excellent kindergarten teachers. The music, art, PE, library, and environmental teachers are all inspiring and visionary. Our child is happy each day, performing above grade level, and loves their school and friends. We couldn't be happier with this school community and would recommend this school to any local family.

We really enjoyed our time at Edmunds. Its nurturing, cheerful environment and small close knight community are a great combination.

Our daughter is in her 3rd year at IAA and we all feel that it's a great fit for her. The teachers are all very caring and creative. The school takes any issues that are important to you as a parent or important to the child seriously and works jointly to resolve any concerns/issues. The PTO is highly engaged and comes up with wonderful events for the students and families throughout the school year. We have schools that are closer to our home, but this school continues to impress us. The focus is on integrated the arts (music, dance, visual arts, drama and creative writing) in to all disciplines of learning. The students are given the opportunity to move, interact with their peers and be creative all day. If your child likes to focus quietly on a project, there is time for that as well. The Monday and Friday full school gatherings are a wonderful example of the school's energy and definitely check those out when considering this school for your child.

I’m a current 9th grader at Rice Memorial High School in South Burlington, Vermont. I went to MCS from 5th through 8th grade, so I spent a total of four years there. Overall, it’s a great place with genuinely good teachers. There were a few I didn’t necessarily like, but that’s just personal preference. The school has a really welcoming community, and most people are super chill.Classes were medium in difficulty, definitely challenging sometimes, but I felt pretty prepared for high school afterward (even if I forgot everything over the summer...). MCS was great, but the only thing I'll miss are two friends that I probably won't ever see again, yet MCS was definitely a big part of shaping who I am today. I think it's because high school is absolutely crazy compared to middle school... (and I don't know if that's good or bad)The classrooms are tidy, and most teachers really care about what they’re doing. There are also occasional field trips, which were always fun (whether it was out of state or just somewhere local). Academically, MCS helped me grow a lot, and it really did feel like a safe place!! And if you're wondering about clubs, athletics, or academics, you can find all that and more on the MCS Website (mcschool.org)My advice: If you ever need help, talk to the teachers — they’re really there for you. Even if it feels scary, they’re willing to help as long as you reach out. There were many times when I felt isolated but was too afraid to ask for help, and I wish I hadn’t been. Please don’t be afraid to speak up. You’re not alone. And also… just be yourself. People aren’t as judgmental as you (and I) think they are. ;)8.8/10 — would recommend this school. Really solid overall. If you consider attending this school, make the most of it! My middle school years felt pretty wasted and there's a lot I wish I could've done, but once it's gone, it's gone.Thanks for reading!! Have a great day or night !!!! :)

I wish our three kids could spend their entire school career inside CKS. From top to bottom there is not one single thing I would change about CKS. My family has lived in 5 different states and this school is by far the VERY BEST!