Michael M Boone Elementary School

The new principal and counselor are insufferable. They care more about charitable contributions (for their own pockets) than academics. Their attention goes to the highest bidder. Not academically minded at all. Like one reviewer mentioned, all the good staff left.

Due to moving, we have been at several different daycares and Pre-K’s. SCMS far exceeds every other program my child has attended. Academically he is thriving in this environment. He loves going to school every day. Every time I come to pick him up, one of his teachers is gently rocking and comforting one of the kiddos singing to them how she loves them and “mommy is coming.” She intuitively knows who’s struggling and supports children’s emotional needs. Isn’t that what we want as parents, someone to love our kids as we would in our absence? I could go on and on, but I am so grateful to SMCS for my son’s educational supports and care. As a former gifted education working at top schools across the state, I truly wouldn’t send him anywhere else. My little guy ended up getting into a well known , top public Montessori Pre-K, which would save me, a single mom by choice, a good hunk of change. I am opting to keep him at SCMS, forgoing his coveted lottery spot. I know I’m not the only other SCMS parent that made the same choice. I think that says it all.

Words are not adequate to express the positive impact Zion Lutheran School has had on our family. Our daughters came into the preschool program at ages 2 and 3, and they continued attending Zion through 8th grade. This isn't just a school. Zion is a family, a community, a safe haven, a place where your child can discover and grow and flourish under the gentle watch of teachers who truly live for the Lord. Those are the descriptions that come to my mind before I even get to the topics of academics and athletics, which also happen to be outstanding. Not only were our girls more academically prepared for high school than some of their peers, they walked into that new environment with attitudes of diligence, kindness, tenacity, integrity, and above all, a deep faith in Jesus. I cannot overstate how much of who they are today is by virtue of their education at Zion Lutheran School. Partnering with the Zion faculty to educate our little girls and help raise them into incredible young ladies was the best decision we ever made.

As a concerned member of the school community, I feel compelled to share my experience with the current leadership at CKS. Unfortunately, the principal, Lisa Bosco, has shown a consistent pattern of poor judgment, lack of professionalism, and a dismissive attitude toward both students and staff.Communication under this administration has been ineffective at best. Concerns from parents and faculty often go unaddressed or are met with hostility. There is a noticeable lack of transparency in decision-making, which has led to confusion and frustration throughout the school community.More troubling is the principal’s behavior and demeanor. Rather than fostering a welcoming, respectful environment grounded in Catholic values, Lisa Bosco often displays arrogance and ignorance, making it difficult for meaningful collaboration to take place. Staff morale has significantly declined, and many feel unsupported in their roles.A school leader should embody compassion, wisdom, and humility—qualities sorely lacking here. For the sake of the students and the greater school community, it is imperative that the Diocese or governing board reevaluate the leadership at Christ the King school.