Bill Hefner Elementary

A teacher here assaulted my daughter pushing a book into her chest and stomach. Nobody from the school not even the principal has reached out to me in regards of this matter. And not only that the teacher denied my daughter toiletries to use the bathroom so my daughter was soiled in her own poop until she got home from school. I wouldn’t let a dog go to this place to be taught anything let alone a child. Im highly disappointed in the school system in Cumberland county and it will soon be paid off after I seek legal counsel to sue. I would t dare allow this to go unheard of or have this teacher feel she has gotten away with what she put my child through after two weeks of just being a new student here.

I give this school 7 as autism parent coming to this school for first time cause our school district doesn’t offer the needs he needs but Loyd does so I was worried but nothing to be worried its better then thought teachers and stuff smiling friendly greeting us they call by first morning I love it here any concerns or issues I have it’s taking care of if I could give 100 I would!

My sons went to this school from March 2024-June 2024. My son’s 5th grade teacher were amazing. However my youngest son’s 1st grade teacher was horrible. She was not a good teacher at all. She just gave up on him on the 2nd day. And the principal was even worst. When we went in to speak with them she implied that my family was poor and that what was causing my sons issue. She never even gave my son a chance. When i got the superintendent involved they told me when they went to observe that there was nothing wrong with my son or how he was acting. The principal claims to support all children but from me asking around it seems like children of color are the children that aren’t really supported unless you give into them. Which I’m not. My priority is my children and the success and saftey. She made my 1st grader very uncomfortable to the point where he didn’t want to go to school anymore. We have found a much better option. Good luck

My experience at this school has been terrible this year. Last year, my child had a good teacher, but this year has been nothing but problems. Teachers have spoken rudely to my child and other students. If my child speaks up, she is ignored. The principal is unprofessional and I'm looking for a way out. I'm considering selling my home the experience has been so bad. I suggest that everyone do their research before they buy and move to a better district.

I have been pleased with the school for the most part amidst certain doubts as no school is perfect, and because there are some amazing teachers there. However, there's also an emotionally abusive teacher there that hasn't been trained, cautioned nor properly dealt with by the school. Concerns of him targeting a particular child, because his ego was bruised from the child's parent's suggestions to make boy's scouts more productive and fun have not been properly investigated nor handled by the school. This affected my rating for safety, accommodations for special needs (same teacher was overheard claiming he would "break" a child with ADHD, socio emotional support etc. I have observed the good teachers use patience, wisdom, affection and positivity when interacting with the kids, but that particular man is a major cause for concern as he yelled excessively, mocked a child and purposefully intended to hurt the child's feelings. The school doesn't use any form of technology to communicate important announcements and updates, not even EMAIL! This is very inefficient and frustrating for parents, especially when we need to know about school closings and have to contact each other just find out the latest update. The lack of technology and lack of effective communication was reason enough for me to leave last year, but we had teachers that were individually committed to upholding higher academic, socio-emotional standards and communicated sufficiently. However, due to the recent issue of emotional abuse they are hoping to "sweep under the rug", we will be leaving very soon and encouraging others to do so. It seems the Principal and pastor has several staff that are relatives and he's unable to be impartial in decision making that affects the safety and morals of the school.

First Impression Academy has been great for my children. Elementary school teachers are very good and everyone knows everyone. Tuition is very reasonable and not much fundraising through out the year either.