Winchell Elementary School

Horrible. Not nice people, if you want your student to be bullied go here.

This use to be a fantastic school with the former principal Greg Socha. So much has changed and not for the better. Many staff members have left, parents and former employees removing their students from the school. Ask how many parents are on the PTO. Filthy, unsafe environment.

Garbage, the principal is stuck-up, teachers often play favorites, and some have YELLED at students (SECOND GRADE)!! bullies are dealt with about as fast as a snail in molasses (that is to say, not at all) this school is complete garbage, the second star is for the few good teachers who made the whole thing a whole lot better

We are in our 3rd year with the school. The principal has grown so much and has become an excellent communicator. The teachers are fantastic. My child is supported and challenged in the classroom. I love that my child is receiving a great academic education and an even better social education being that her school is so diverse. We receive bi-weekly, free piano lessons, music lessons on top of that, as well as art and dance. We are so happy and proud to be a Woods Lake family!

We have loved this school. The teachers are fun and engaging and the kids come from a range of incomes. We have two able-bodied children without learning challenges so I can’t speak to the schools abilities with special needs, but we have loved our time with these teachers. The school itself is historic and a charming space for learning. Like most public schools there is an emphasis on behavior and meeting grade-specific metrics, but the teachers also seem very willing to meet every individual where they are and work with kids at every level.

My daughter will be graduating 8th grade this year and has attended since preschool. Gagie has helped her become a well adjusted and confident teenager. She is extremely well prepared for high school. School curriculum far surpasses that of any public school.

It’s noted in other school districts that kazoo kids can’t read when they switch schools. Lack of any real education. Bathroom situation is terrible with no gendered bathrooms and no working locks. When you make any complaint or raise questions about what they are doing, you will be made it the black sheep because your views aren’t the same as theirs. Avoid if you want your child to have an education. Not worth the price of admission.