McGown Elementary

The level of inappropriate activity in the classroom is shocking and includes teachers bullying one another, teachers bullying students, teachers name-calling students during class, and teachers flipping tables in anger while students are present in the classroom. Staff does not want parents to know what goes on in the classroom or to be involved in the school at all. This school has a highly toxic vibe between management staff (Principal and Vice Principals) and teachers where good teachers don't feel comfortable speaking out. This toxic vibe extends to the relationship between staff and parents as well. Management staff (Principal and Vice Principals) are perfectly willing to blatantly lie about issues to save face. The school hides behind denial and lies and, when parents pursue formal grievance, they hide behind district grievance rules which are time sensitive and not obvious to parents. The school district itself has so many complaints laid against it that they simply sweep issues under the rug rather than attempt to deal with the known issues. This school is a good example of why homeschooling has become so prevalent. I recommend transferring to another local elementary school until the current management staff, at the very least, has changed.

Warner Elementary School is truly exceptional. It stands out as a great educational institution that prioritizes student support and actively involves parents. The dedicated staff creates a nurturing environment, fostering both academic and personal growth. I appreciate how the school values collaboration with parents, making it a community-oriented place where everyone plays a crucial role in a child's education. Highly recommended for its commitment to excellence and inclusivity.

This is an amazing school for 3 of my kids. I've seen them all develop and learn and thrive. If you read some of these one star reviews they are incredibly unfair and disingenuous picking on one or two situations. One has to wonder how these people are even functioning in society at all. The level of engagement at Rennell with teachers and the parents is astonishing and welcome. Each year I have to sign up on the same day the "Watchdad" volunteer list comes out or I will not be able to get a spot. My understanding is that Teachers want to teach here and will often leave surrounding schools in order to to upgrade. The principle is amazing and really sets an inclusive culture. All 3 of my children have enjoyed there time here and have excelled at Rennell.

The school is mostly fine and I'd recommend it in specific use cases. However, the principal is an unorganized disaster.Lack of communication, bad leadership and 50% faculty turnover every year she's been in charge is a leadership problem, not a teacher problem.Our kids do fine and we work with them at home since we don't get homework (?) so we ensure they understand what they are learning. The teachers are good and care. It doesn't seem like the principal does.