Roger B Chaffee Elementary School

My son goes to Weatherly Heights for preschool and they are awesome! Student/Teacher ratio works well for us and my son learned a TON while attending Weatherly Heights thanks to their great teachers and staff. Ms. Mann is truly amazing! I would highly recommend Weatherly Heights!

My sister, brother and I attended this school from elementary through high school. The school kicked my brother out SENIOR YEAR for “failure to thrive” because he was struggling with the demanding school work. Everyone loved my brother and he was never a trouble maker. The school said he was bringing down their test average so they forced him to leave. My sister who struggled socially and mentally at this school was also asked to leave because they “couldn’t have those kinds of problems at the school.” Her struggles were issues such as not fitting in, feeling like an outcast, not enjoying school, being bullied etc. The school counselor (who was the headmaster’s daughter) did not keep the information my sister shared about her struggles confidential, but instead told her father, the headmaster, about their conversations which led to her dismissal from the school. My sister felt extremely embarrassed and deceived after finally getting the courage to talk to the counselor in hopes to seek support. After attending the school for 5 years and being very involved in activities through the school, we were absolutely shocked to all of a sudden be stabbed in the back. You would think the school would advocate better for their students.

Great teachers, clean and safe learning environment. And they offer financial aid!

I am a new employee of this school. After having worked here for 6 months, I would not hesitate to send my children to school at Holy Spirit. I love that our faith is ever-present, the administration and teachers are caring, the class projects I have seen are fun (a recent 4th grade "wax museum" asked students to research a historical figure, prepare a presentation, and dress up as that person to teach visitors about his/her life and important contributions), the school-wide assemblies relate important information necessary to all citizens (a recent presentation by the first Black person to integrate Alabama schools, a recycling presentation teaching students about the importance of reducing/reusing/recycling, an event centered on military veterans and the importance of their service to our nation)... Most importantly, the children are happy. This year the schools has placed importance on security, and it shows. I whole-heartedly recommend Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School.

I’m a current Junior in high school and I believe that Mountain Gap Elementary School is positively the best school providing lower education in the area. I got to Mountain Gap in the last few months of my 2nd grade year and I was welcomed with open arms. The principal, my teacher, and my classmates were very kind and I found friends quickly. My elementary years taught me plenty of content not being learned at my prior school. The normal classroom curriculum was unmatched but I also had the opportunity to be in the gifted program- taking me out of the classroom at times which was also extremely beneficial to me. Though teachers have retired and moved, I have no doubts that Mountain Gap Elementary still provides the same quality education I received in my time there. I spent the rest of my elementary and middle school career in Mountain Gap schools. If you or your child has the opportunity to go to Mountain Gap- welcome to the best years! You’re in good hands and you’ll be on the path for great things.

We’ve had a great experience at Whitesburg and love the support we’ve had here. My son requires a 504 plan and they’ve been wonderful in helping us reach his goals. His teacher has been great!!