Altamonte Elementary School

I really love it here. I’ve been to three high schools overall, and Lyman is my third and final one. I feel safe, there are many ways to get involved in the school culture, and overall other students are respectful to each other and care about doing well in class. If you hang out with the right people, you won’t have any trouble doing good here, but that’s with any school. I’m proud to be graduating from here, and really love the motto of diversity and inclusivity because it’s true. We’re always up to date on events because of the weekly newsletters from Mr. Hunter. The communication and environment is great :)

We have had a truly wonderful experience with Woodlands Elementary School in Longwood, and I am very grateful for the positive impact this school has had on our daughter and our family.From the beginning, the entire staff has been welcoming, friendly, and supportive. Every morning during drop-off and every afternoon at pick-up, staff members were kind, organized, and respectful. Those daily interactions may seem small, but they made a big difference in creating a warm and safe environment for both students and parents.Whenever we had questions, concerns, or special arrangements regarding who would pick up our child, the staff were always cooperative, understanding, and helpful. Their communication and willingness to work with families made us feel supported and confident that our child was in good hands.The school also does a wonderful job creating a positive community atmosphere. The events and activities organized by the school were enjoyable, thoughtful, and helped families feel connected. One thing that stood out to me was seeing the principal personally greeting students in the mornings. That personal touch says a lot about the school’s culture and the care they show toward the children.I would especially like to recognize Mr. Gaughan, our daughter’s kindergarten teacher, who is honestly one of the best teachers I have ever encountered. His teaching style, patience, knowledge, and genuine care for his students were truly exceptional. He had a remarkable ability to make learning engaging, exciting, and meaningful for young children.He didn’t just teach academic subjects; he helped students develop discipline, responsibility, confidence, curiosity, and respectful behavior. It was clear that he cared deeply about helping each child grow, learn, and succeed. As a parent, I could genuinely see how much effort, dedication, and passion he brought into his classroom every day.Watching my daughter’s growth, excitement for learning, and happiness about going to school was one of the most reassuring and rewarding experiences as a parent. We are incredibly thankful for everything Woodlands Elementary School and Mr. Gaughan done for our child.I highly recommend this school to families looking for a caring, supportive, and positive learning environmen

My 2 children have attended LKO for the last 3 years and I have had nothing but a positive experience when it relates to teachers and admin! The school has worked very hard to make sure as many kids needs are met as possible. Student population is varied and it provides a good environment for learning with peers from all different backgrounds and abilities.

I used to be a student here from kindergarten till the end of 7th grade. It was a good experience but the only concern is, is that there is barely any discipline for kids in classes and the school would not do anything for loopholes found by students. There was a website where they could enter a YouTube link and watch the video. I remember telling my teachers about this because it seemed like it was getting out of hand and they just said, “I know” like what the heck. Good school, just some bad things.

My son was at the school for several years and we left this year. He enjoyed his experience, but it did not end well. The administration is very unapproachable. The teachers are constantly absent and random subs are thrown into the classrooms. One of the biggest issues at the school is that staff students aren’t held to the same standards as others. Open a yearbook- the staff children are everywhere in it. This is a problem with many parents at this school and has been voiced to administrators many times. The staff children also win awards when they aren’t deserving. It’s very deflating to others who work hard and are more deserving.

Great school. There are 2 teachers in the entire school that i would replace. 1 in the lower grades, 1 in middle school. Other than that the staff is wonderful.