Mississippi Valley Montessori School

I have been so impressed with Moreland Elementary for my kids. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to create a welcoming environment and bring unique experiences to the kids. The ARTS curriculum and residency programming is very sweet. There are many fun, free family events to participate in through the year. A lovely community!

We moved from another district to attend this school, and it was well worth it. Our child is thriving in kindergarten. The kindergarten teacher is fantastic and provides weekly updates about classroom activities. The school curriculum is centered on kindness and emotional health, which in turn creates a stable, supportive, environment for children to learn. The class size is small, so all the kids get enough individualized attention. The kids are reading, writing, and even creating their own stories! A counselor gives regular lessons on feelings, eg “what is empathy”. There are many other supportive services for specific student needs. (For example, one mom shared with me that she is very pleased with the many services her kid receives to address autism.). The students get lots of time outside to enjoy the beautiful wooded playground. My child’s classroom is small but diverse—economically, linguistically, and racially. We have received lots of support from other families who have been in the district a while and know how things operate. I have found all staff, most notably the principal and our child’s classroom teacher, to be extremely responsive. They answer all of my questions quickly and thoroughly. The school uses a restorative Justice model to address misbehavior—although it is rarely needed. Most importantly, our child is happy and secure. She wants to go to school every day. She comes home excited to share what she has learned. She is truly thriving, and we are so grateful to all the staff at Somerset.

My experience here has been nothing but negative. They did not do anything for my child being bullied. They don't let you know, and they have not notified me in the past. The principal is hard to get a hold of. Pick up is difficult. All it has to offer is a pool, and free Ipad. The children here swear, and cuss, pick on other children and there's nothing but a blind eye turned to it. The teacher he had did not push him to learn. They're given worksheets thats it.

We love St Joe’s! Our children have attended from Preschool through Middle School. We can’t say enough nice things about the teachers and the community.