Van Corlaer School

My daughter went to this school for 2 years and is now at the top of almost all of her classes, when before she was below average - a great district overall and I would strongly recommend to anyone who asks.

The past two years Keane Elementary has changed in such a positive way! It’s become so family focused! They have introduced so many new activities like books and basketball! Pushing for fun & learning! They’re constantly showing the parents they want them be involved and feel included; by celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day at Keane. The new principal is great! I’m so grateful for all the staff and can’t thank them enough for all of their dedication during and outside of school hours. They have sacrificed nights and Saturdays to show the students they care and love to see them happy! Thank you Mrs.Messler for all the positive changes you’ve implemented these past two years. Not only do i feel part of the Keane family! I see the love you guys have for every child that walks in those doors. From safety staff, office staff, teachers, guidance counselors and the principal herself have been such a blessing to not only my children but to the community!

We have three daughters. My oldest daughter graduated last year from Mekeel and we have two daughters on track to graduate from Mekeel in the coming years. My husband and I could not be happier with our choice to enroll our daughter's in Mekeel 9 years ago. The environment at Mekeel is comforting, safe, and supportive and very unique in that we are like a family. The teachers connect with students on many levels (academically, emotionally and spiritually). There is nothing more comforting than knowing our girls are loved and cared for during the most formidable years of their lives by teachers that truly care for them. There is nothing sweeter than the Mekeel culture of upperclassman pouring into the younger students and being fantastic role models for the next generation. Watching upperclassman genuinely love and care for the younger kids is so special at Mekeel. As a parent, I am encouraged about the academic rigor at Mekeel as well as the AP and college credit courses offered at Mekeel. Additionally, our girls have had great success in volleyball, soccer, basketball, track, softball and theatre. We appreciate the blend of academics, spiritual life, athletics and fine arts provided at Mekeel. Students are loved, challenged and cared for at Mekeel and we can't ask much more than that for our girls.