Oliver W Holmes Elementary School

SO GOOD ABSOLUTE W SCHOOL. bro this school is so good it made my childhood 1000 times better because of the welcoming people.

My family is incredibly grateful to be starting our 10th year at Saint Luke School. Saint Luke has become an extension of our home and family. We have watched our children thrive academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally. The teachers are dedicated and go above and beyond to create a safe and loving environment where our children are able to thrive. Saint Luke has a tremendous sports program that is inclusive of all students. At Saint Luke we have found a welcoming community that fills our hearts with joy and gratitude.

Grace has been a game changer for our family in every aspect! We feared our daughter switching schools in 7th grade as that can be a rough year with all the emotional changes and academics increasingly growing, however we couldn’t be happier with our decision. Our daughter has made amazing friends and everybody was extremely friendly and welcoming right away. She is also being challenged academically in ways we always wished for her. Our son started PK this year as well and I was skeptical as he has been home with me since birth, but Mrs. Brayton, Ms. GL and the rest of the staff have been outstanding, not only are they helping our son thrive academically but they care for him as though he is family. He absolutely loves being at school with his friends and the Grace staff. Everybody is extremely supportive, understanding and always available and willing to help in any way possible. They are also big on teaching independence and preparing our children for independent growth while never failing to make clear that there is always somebody available to help if needed. If you’re thinking Grace, DO IT, you won’t regret it for one second!

My family should have left after the first red flag, but we hoped things would improve—they did not. Over time, it became clear that the teachers and administration are not adequately prepared to keep children safe or foster a genuine sense of community. I witnessed frequent yelling at students, concerning treatment of children of color, and a lack of understanding and support for students with special needs.My children often reported school days filled with movies, online videos, coloring sheets, word searches, and workbook activities, and I witnessed much of this myself while volunteering at the school. Very little hands-on or meaningful learning actually took place.The pastor provides little oversight or accountability for the administration, resulting in poor communication and inadequate care for families despite the school’s emphasis on Catholic values. While the school proudly displays its new blue ribbon, that recognition masks serious underlying issues. Don’t be misled by the appearance of success. The reality is far less impressive.Save your money and look for education outside the Archdiocese. If you ask around, you’ll find that these same problems are widespread. Families deserve far better than what this system is currently offering.