Clopper Mill Elementary School

This is our second year at FCES, and we truly love this school. The sense of family and inclusion is wonderful, and the family engagement and PTA do an amazing job bringing the community together. Communication from the school is excellent, which helps parents stay informed and involved. My daughter has loved her teacher, and there are many parent volunteer opportunities that make it easy to be actively involved in your child’s education.

I absolutely love this school! All 4 of my children go to this school. Soon will be 5 when my youngest is able to start Kindergarten!!The staff is beyond helpful and nice. My sons case manager is such a beautiful soul. Never have I had so much help and compassion from a group of "strangers". They truly put the kids needs first. My children are always looking forward to going to school, which gives me a sense of calmness and relief.

Many people use to get bullied a lot and the teachers would do nothing about it and move on. My son, Marc, was on the playground and saw a girl get smacked and the teachers did nothing about the problem.

This school was once a wonderful environment under Mrs. Prater’s leadership. She was approachable, listened to families, and took meaningful action when concerns were raised. Those qualities built a strong sense of trust and community that many families deeply valued.There are still several teachers I hold in high regard. They are caring, live out their Christian values, and clearly love what they do. However, I have growing concerns regarding student safety and bullying, particularly in how these issues are currently handled.While concerns may be acknowledged, they are not always addressed with the level of transparency, consistency, and honesty that parents should reasonably expect. At times, communication from administration has not fully aligned with the facts, raising serious concerns about trust and accountability.Additionally, when families seek clarification or advocate for their children, responses can feel dismissive or defensive rather than collaborative. This makes it difficult for parents to feel confident that concerns are being handled appropriately and in good faith.Most concerning is when children’s experiences appear minimized or not fully believed. Every student deserves to feel safe, heard, and protected. Students cannot properly focus or learn in an environment where they do not feel safe.I share these concerns in the hope that they will lead to meaningful reflection, accountability, and improvement — because every child deserves a safe and supportive school environment.