Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School

My daughter has been a student at this school for 5 years. Overall this school is great. There are always issues, but the principal is always available and eager to help. Most of the teachers approach teaching with a fun attitude and work hard to let every student know they are valued. The classrooms, which at one time had a lower teacher to student ratio, has gotten larger due to families moving into the area from nearby counties, and unfortunately, with this in flux some children with behavioral issues have increased, however, this school has a wonderful inner support system comprised of staff, teachers, and volunteers who help each other handle arising concerns. The only thing, in my opinion, this school lacks is support from the outside school system. Because this school has such a capable and dedicated team it often feels as if the school board ignores our needs in favor or those schools who students come from either extremely disadvantaged or over advantaged families.

This school is such a gem. The staff engage with the students and get to know every one of them. My son loves it and so do we as parents.

We have been a St. Catherine of Siena School family for the last 7 years. I cannot say enough about the high quality education that my children are receiving from absolutely incredible teachers. Ms. Tanner (principal) has brought the school community together in the most loving way, and is always ready to help by answering a question or guiding you in the right direction. My children look forward to going to school each day and as a parent that is what truly matters.

We have been a part of this school now, for 7 years. We could not be happier! The teachers are very caring and Christ centered. I have both of my children there now and they absolutely love it. My eldest had a taste of the private school settings, and begged to go back when he was in 1st grade. He's not left since, and now our youngest is there. They preach God's Word, and truly have a heart for God's love for the children. Academically, they are wonderful! They learn phonics to begin reading as young as 4. They learn bibe verses, colors, shapes and SO MUCH more. I couldn't ask for a better establishment!