Sternberger Elementary School

Excellent experience from K through 5th grade.The building was still the original from the early sixties, but the engagement of the teachers and the outstanding principal Dr.Bergman( who greeted every morning all kids by their name, all 600 plus of them!), made up plenty for the deficits in the building. This school building is currently under reconstruction and promises to emerge better suited for it's pupils in the near future.The school's teachers established discipline, guided the dress code, corrected interruptive behaviour. Outstanding teachers were Mrs Francisco in reading and grammar, Mr. B in math, and the teacher for the academically gifted, Mr.Harmon.

Staff seems to be so overworked or unhappy at this school. However, this should not be clear to the parents and students. My son’s first grade teacher (at Lindley) failed my child when it came to his academic success and support. Since I have transferred his school, his new teacher has been updating on much improvement. Sadly, it took me transferring for this to occur. Good luck with this school.

We had an absolutely horrible experience with this school. Our sweet, smart, 5 year old was kicked out of this school because the teacher did not know how to handle a child with ADHD. The way our son was treated - as well as my husband and I - is not something I wish on any family. We were very upfront about the ADHD diagnosis and we were assured it would be no problem. As it turns out, the teacher and support staff are not willing to work through any “issues”. I would HIGHLY suggest looking for another school if your child has any sort of diagnosis such as ADHD, if they have difficulty sitting still, if they occasionally cry, if they get excited and talk out of turn, or if they like to run around at recess. It was suggested that our son was not at the intellectual level of the rest of the class because he wanted to play tag at recess when all the other kids were making up a different game. He was a 5 year old boy at the time. Tag is a completely age appropriate game to play at recess. To put it in perspective, he is now absolutely thriving at a different school, and his current teachers have nothing but positive things to say about his behavior and the level of his academics. He was not the problem. This school was. Please consider your choice carefully to place your children at St. Pius.

Our school benefits from a truly special parent community and an incredibly dedicated PTA. The support network among families is strong, and the teachers are committed and caring. However, the administration has become a significant source of concern.The principal is frequently unavailable and often unresponsive to parent communication, with concerns sometimes going unanswered for weeks. There is a noticeable lack of consistent presence on campus, and decisions are often communicated one way and then executed differently, leading to confusion and mistrust.Oversight from the parish leadership is minimal, as the priest who oversees the school is rarely engaged in daily operations. This absence of active, accountable leadership has created an environment where teachers, though capable and passionate, appear hesitant to speak up or challenge the status quo.As a result, we’ve seen a troubling pattern of strong educators leaving, with their roles often filled by parents lacking formal teaching qualifications. This is not only unfair to students but also undermines the standards we expect from a school committed to excellence.We hope this feedback is taken seriously, as the heart of the school—its teachers, students, and families—deserve leadership that matches their dedication.

B’nai Shalom is an absolute blessing for my family. My wife and I moved here from Athens, GA and bounced around a couple of different day cares, and were left feeling that a piece was missing from each place. When we found out Greensboro had a Jewish Day School from ages 3 months – 8th grade, and knowing we had our second child on the way, we wanted to inquire about enrolling our children together. We were met by Eva, now Head of School – then Director of Admissions, who gave us a tour and gave a very warm welcome and introduction to the school. Knowing our son has proprioceptive input differences, we were so pleased to see the movement room and staffing that is able to help those like my son. Since then, we have built an amazing community with staff, parents, and students, and have grown our Jewish identity both in the home and in the classroom. Knowing my children are not in a simple day care but an actual school environment really stands out remarkably from other places we have previously been enrolled. My 4 year old and 2 year old are constantly singing songs in Hebrew and telling tales about their friends/teachers and adventures had during the day, and I could not imagine a better place for my kids to be. The teachers are so warm and welcoming and post pictures throughout the day that helps remind me that they are in good hands. Family Shabbat is a huge highlight, and each month we all gather together to welcome Shabbat, sing, and eat Challah! B’nai is a welcoming place for all, and we are so grateful to be part of the school.