Dryden Elementary School

The leadership at this school is terrible. It's very hard to tell who is in charge, but it seems to be the school secretary, the headmaster's nephew, and the school counselor. None of those people is qualified to run a school. The nepotism in this school is appalling and should be reason #1 for staying away. They can't keep good teachers, and they can't get rid of bad teachers. Since we have been there, several excellent teachers have left and more are on the way. The academics are not challenging and are very watered down. This is probably due to the fact that most of their teachers do not seem certified or qualified. It also seems to be a school where parents send their children who have issues. We have not been impressed with any of the friends our children have made at this school.

We currently have two children at OLW and we couldn't be happier with our experience so far! My daughter had a hard time adjusting to school as a young Pre-Schooler during the pandemic. The teachers and teacher's aides made her feel so loved and comfortable coming in everyday. Mid-way through the year, she loved it so much, we enrolled her for 5 days/week. That was 4 years ago and the same teachers still give her hugs in the hallway when they see her. It warms our heart to see how much the teachers genuinely care for the children at OLW. The staff at OLW makes the school such a special place to be!

I hope things have improved since I was there. 3 1/2 years there started my PTSD. 65 to 70 kids in a classroom you get scolded when you raise your hand or hit with a stick no questions answered. I was special needs and needed to use the bathroom but could not leave the classroom in spite of doctors notes and parents meeting with the school. The bathroom did not have doors on the stalls, some had toilet paper. The nuns were extremely cruel and un compassionate. You would not believe what I witnessed.