Harriet Bishop Elementary School

I am not sure why there academics scores and testing scores are lower in the state. This school does not support child social emotionally, the children are just numbers to the principal. Poor academics and not supporting the children and there growth or if the child may need extra support the principal will be sure that does not happen, especially if your child is of color. He will stop staff from helping your child, it is easier for him to unlawfully suspend your child then try to help them or even provided services to the family!! He will not support at all!!! My child has now been at another school for 4 weeks and his experience is night and day. I really hope the superintendent of the 191 district is really looking into the data of how this principle is treating and responding our children he should not be working in early childhood education nor with children in general specially elementary. Also I would never approve a teacher posting my child on her social media even with there faces blacked out. Very unsafe especially since she shares the exact school she works at.. very very scary!!! Keep you children safe, Do not send to this school!!!!!

I am forever grateful for the community, support, and education we experienced at Vista View! I have been in education for nearly two decades and have never met a better principal and staff. Dr. Pohl, Ms. Tucci, Mrs. Steeg, Mrs. Gandrud, Ms. Houtman, and Ms. Podratz are just an handful of teachers who have made a profound, positive impact on our son’s life. In every grade level he was pushed to work hard and do his best all while having fun. I am blown away by all he has learned. Not only are the academics top notch, but the strong focus on social emotional intelligence is what I truly appreciate. There is a commitment to being respectful learners and building community through kindness. Whenever there as an issue (which honestly was rare) it was handled with compassion and as a learning experience for all. We could not have asked for more! Without hesitation, I would recommend Vista View to any family!

Bullying as a form of teaching is enabled and encouraged here. Students arent only unsupported by teachers when bullied by peers, the teachers will bully as well. Don't know how to get through to 5th grade math students? Deflect from your shortcomings by bullying the kids!