Townsend Elementary School

The Principal (Ms. Martin) and Assistant Principal (Mr. Wright) have been amazing with assisting the children and addressing parent concerns. They take the time to involve themselves with each kid in their care. They know student by name and can also speak directly with parents concerning the needs of their individual student without having to consult with the teacher or look in a file. They team with teachers to provide them with support as well. They also have different hands on programs to assist children who are struggling with different subjects or assessments. They make these children feel elite and special, as oppose to approaching them as failing and unresponsive children. They are very hands on and it shows in how the kids light up when they see them. The office staff are a bit challenging though, some days they are friendly, other days not so much. Communication is a bit abrasive but I don’t think it’s meant in a malicious manner. They also make it a point to know students by name and assist them as well. Their passion shows through from that perspective. Overall, Commons Lane is a great school for students to excel in learning with a touch of the nurturing care they are custom to receiving at such a young age.

Absolutely great school. Dr. Carter and Mr. Thomas are great principals who really care for the students. My children LOVE going to Keeven and how great their teachers are. The teachers are caring, supportive and I never have an issue communicating with them if need be.I had a troubled student and the way the teachers poured into him, assisting in turning his behavior around was top tier! Together we created a plan and now my student is doing exceptionally well!My children enjoy collecting Golden Paw tickets to use at the store to exchange for prizes. I enjoy regular updates on my little ones’ progress via Class Dojo.Keeven is truly a great Elementary School, from the front desk secretaries to the janitorial and lunch staff. Highly recommend!

My daughter loves this school after going to private school for 2 years. Teachers are great and she learns alot more here.

Ms. Jackson is a great! She takes pride in all of her students academics, activities and achievements. My son enjoys having her as a teacher.

The staff works very hard to support and care for all students under challenging circumstances. Many kids come to school facing big challenges and are exposed to negative adult behavior outside of school. Despite these difficulties, the school does its best to help them overcome trauma and negative behaviors while also teaching them. Additionally, the school offers free lunch and breakfast for every child, a free grocery store for families, and provides new shoes and clothes for the kids. Furthermore, they have resources that can help families get utilities paid, transportation, and faster access to mental health services. Despite all these efforts, some parents still feel that the school is not doing enough. Some parents can be unkind and create a tough work environment for staff, expecting them to raise and educate their children. However, the staff remains patient and professional, working hard to ensure every child gets the help and support they need to succeed. Twillman Elementary offers many programs to help students grow academically and personally. The principal is always looking for ways to improve and meet the student's needs. While I may not always agree with the decisions, I appreciate that they take the time to listen to me. I have seen them take my suggestions and put them into action. If parents spent as much time talking and listening to the staff and helping their kids as they did complaining and fussing, our school could be the best in the district.