Stillwater Area High School

I literally never leave reviews for anything. No time. But this school deserves a minute of my time. We drive our kids 25 minutes each way to attend the Spanish Immersion school. I have a 1st and 2nd grader. The teachers are amazing and know each child individually. Couldn't be more pleased. No bullying problems at all and I am always a little paranoid about that. The school has a diverse population and the faculty have stepped up and addressed the racism issue head on. Principal has stepped and shown some leadership around this in emails and there are even classes being offered for parents in how to talk about racism. Emotional regulation is being taught as part of curriculum. This feels like a place where people are coming together to journey how to do better, just with just words, but in deed. Hoping to see more diverse staff as time goes on.No homework in elementary school, but encouraged to read every day and play math games, etc.

We have three children that went through Lily Lake Elementary. Our youngest is now in 8th grade Stillwater Junior High. While attending an Eagle Award ceremony, we noticed something interesting, a disproportionate number of students receiving awards were from the same elementary school...Lily Lake! We asked on child's teacher, and his comment was, "Let's just say you can tell what kids came from Lily Lake..." I've always felt that way, but it was awesome hearing that come from a teacher at the junior high. Thanks to all the hard working teachers at Lily Lake. My family appreciate all you have done for them.

The teachers are very kind and caring. I love the faith and Catholic aspect of instilling this in all areas of teaching. The parent groups are very clicky and unwelcoming (snooty). Alot of them send their kids here and do not live with Catholic principles themselves or pretend. There are some that do, but a very high percent that do not. The kid groups can be very clicky as well, especially if your child does not start in Kindergarten and comes in at a later grade. They are not the best if you have any child with special needs. Bullying is a HUGE issue and it is hit or miss on who gets consequences or not. Administration is very poor here and very clicky with certain parents and not others. I do not recommend this school. There are much better Catholic schools elsewhere.

Great safe school environment. Disappointing lower level reading program - public schools do a better job. Classroom management needs to improve.