Eagleside Elementary School

I went here in 4th and 5th and I had a great time

My kids have been at this school for about three years now, and there are definitely some positives. There are a few truly great teachers — Mrs. Leach being one of the best — and overall the school feels safe for the kids. I appreciate that part a lot.However, there are some areas that need improvement. One of the teachers comes across as pretty disengaged, which is disappointing and doesn’t leave the best impression. I’m also not sure the kids are being challenged enough academically, especially at the 2nd-grade level. My child often finishes work quickly or isn’t pushed to their potential.Another thing that concerns me is the behavior of some students. There are quite a few kids who seem pretty unregulated, and my child gets told not to “tattletale,” which makes it tough for them to feel emotionally comfortable speaking up. That part doesn’t feel great.But the biggest frustration by far has been the snow day decisions. The number of full-day closures is honestly out of control. For example, December 4th should not have been a full snow day — a delayed start would’ve been more than enough, especially since the weather cleared up by mid-morning. This is just one example out of many over the past few years. If you’re a working parent or don’t have a very flexible schedule in winter, it becomes a real challenge. Other nearby schools often choose delayed starts, but this school seems to close far more quickly and more often.Overall, I don’t think students are pushed academically as much as they could be, and the teachers seem a bit overworked. The extremely frequent snow days are the most frustrating part of the experience.There are definitely good people here and the school does feel safe, but there are several areas — especially academic challenge and decision-making around closures — that could really improve.