Oak Forest Elementary School

Today was a blessing, enjoying Grandparents Day with my grandson. However, HISD was unbelievably disappointing. I graduated from an HISD school in 1993, and back then the support system was remarkable, parents were highly involved academically as well as in extracurricular activities.What I witnessed today at Durham Elementary was nothing like that. Grandparents were not reassured, nor respectfully acknowledged, and being left to sit outside in the heat for lunch was truly disheartening , especially considering that some grandparents are older and should have been accommodated with more care. They definitely need a better Principal as a replacement asap! A principal who’s willing to communicate with parents.Despite it all, I’m praying for the teachers in HISD to have a stress-free school year and to reach their goals at the highest level, no matter the circumstances.

The school no longer supports Montessori methods as of January 2026. Students do HISD worksheets while sitting on the floor during so called Montessori time. Do not recommend as a magnet school anymore. It was good while it lasted.

As a brother of someone who goes to this school, all I hear are good things about this place. He comes home very excited about what he learned, and the fun activities he does. I wouldn't usually take the time to write a review, but I had to write this out because according to my brother, this place is worth checking out!