Hornets Nest Elementary

Oakdale elementary has been my kids school for 3 yrs now and I can say I underestimated this school based on previous years reviews. The principal and staff are very pleasant and friendly. They have provided my children with the help and support they’ve needed along the way. I know my child had some difficulties catching up to grade level expectations but his teachers have been helping him every way they can. If only 15 mins of one on one extra time daily has made a difference. I’m truly happy they care that much. As a mother it makes me feel better he’s getting the attention he needs academically. The schools has multiple school functions that my kids are always excited to attend when we can. Multiple activities like school concerts and book fairs in the year. The parents can be actively involved with volunteering in field trips and classroom events. I’m surprised but pleased that so far my kid has 4 field trips this school year because it makes them look forward to attending museums, theatre plays, visitation at J.C Smith University and even go bowling. I would also like to include that the school does provide weekly to daily updates of school events as well as classroom activities through Parent Square which only parents have access to; so scheduling conferences or messaging my kids teachers about any questions have been super easy and efficient. I do think Dr. Powell has been doing a great job in the advances of this school.

Absolutely awful school. My nephew is in 4th grade and was ASSAULTED by 2 other students on the bus. When confronted, the school did not follow any processes they are supposed to. We were denied every point of action, they lied and tried to cover their trail by insisting on speaking or calling. Supposedly the camera on the bus were not functioning so we had no video. When we finally got to have a conference with the parents the principal was no help when the other parent was just yelling and defending their son even though they already admitted he attack my nephew. We aren't allowed to know the punishment of these children but I know they were only on bus suspension. The negligence of the school and the staff is absurd. This school would be more beneficial being torn down and be made a community park.

My experience with Winding Springs Elementary School was very horrible, because the principal did not support me or my child, he would act fair with other family but not with me, and the school rules never restrict parents, and only restricts me, I never broke a rule at all, and I respect all teachers at the school. I need the board of education to please choose better people, ones with respect and wisdom to improve education.