Linden West Elementary School

Former North Kansas employee Dennis Hernadez was indicted for filming child **** at North KC elementary schools. Briarcliff was listed as one of the schools he subbed at for 4 years. He was also a staff member at Adventure Club, a before and after school program.

Former North Kansas employee Dennis Hernadez was indicted for filming child **** at North KC elementary schools. Briarcliff was listed as one of the schools he subbed at for 4 years. He was also a staff member at Adventure Club, a before and after school program.

St. Andrew is as much our home as our actual house. I think any great experience starts with investment. I have seen a few negative reviews on here and I feel very strongly that you get back what you put in. St. Andrew's is not the school we started in 6 years ago for all the right reasons. The school still has its foundation, which is it's prominent teachers who not only love our kids but invest in them and who they are. The school is now focusing more on faith formation, stronger education, stronger teacher support and accountability for all students and their families. Both Father and our new principle are setting firm guidelines as to what St. Andrew is, a Catholic School and what it means to be a parishioner and school family. I personally think if you don't respect the Catholic Teachings this is not the place for you. We wanted an environment that not only loves our children but challenges them to be better people. It holds them accountable for themselves and encourages them to solve their own problems. We want a school that follows the true teachings of the Church and instills that in our children. Our school and parish have had many challenges over the past 4 years, but Father and Mrs. Draper have faced those head on, they have not avoided the hard conversations and been very transparent. Directness and honesty are considered mean or too harsh in today’s world by many but as a parent who wants to know what is going on I can’t say good enough things about the direct way Father and Mrs. Draper communicate. My children love Father; he has the right amount of seriousness and joking to be respected but approachable. Mrs. Draper is professional and serious but also so FUN. She has played football at recess, slide into boxed foods at school celebration, gone sledding with students after school. I have seen her shovel the walkway, help students out of the car and load trash in the dumpster. When your school leader is willing to do not only big important jobs but also small not fun jobs you know you have someone who just LOVES their job and is a great leader. Thank You St. Andrew for being a place we can call home.

St. Charles has stayed true to small class sizes where each child is truly known and supported.Our parish has deep, generational roots and a welcoming spirit, with families who take an active role in faith formation, education, and the life of the community…..this is home.There is a real sense of pride on campus, and you can see the continued care and improvement in the school. The teachers are highly educated and genuinely invested, and the safety protocols and having campus security give you peace of mind as a parent! The gardens and outdoor spaces are not just beautiful, they are part of how the children learn, explore, and grow. It is a well rounded, classical education that supports them physically, emotionally, and academically in a way that feels natural and grounded.