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It pains me to write a negative review of Hermitage as I know there are still a few good teachers and administrators here. However, turnover- transfers (to other schools in the city)- burnout- individual teacher political differences- heavy reliance on tech/screen time, etc have all taken their toll on the classroom learning experience. Hermitage does what it needs to do to check the boxes for the city's interests and for the state's SOLs (Standards of Learning), but not much else from what it would appear. Also, communication with parents as to their child's progress or about any classroom incidents (both of a positive or negative nature) also seems to be discouraged practice. Some of these issues are probably universal across the city, but with Hermitage's higher than average transient student population (due to the nexus between military base proximity & affordable housing), this provides the sense that maintaining consistency and fostering parent engagement is a lower than average priority.

I attended this elementary school. I had a fantastic experience here and I have other family members that attend here that would say the same. The teachers truly care about their students well-being, education, and social-emotional health. I remember always being excited for what I was learning and had an enjoyable experience here. I never had a bad experience with a teacher, they were all great. There has never been a bullying issue here, I always felt safe, and parents were always in contact with the teacher and engaged with their students education. I highly recommend this school.

Awesome team. Amazing facility. Incredible results. Overall the BEST!!!!

Great school. Great teachers. Engaging and Friendly Principal. My child has been going here for 3yrs and loves it. I've also interacted with the School staff and resource officers and they are all very sweet and caring individuals who care about their impact on the local community.

Just a very nice school. Our kids all have a great time and love Shelton Park. Academics are good and the school is well run. We love being able to stop for lunch in the cafeteria with our kids and overall there’s a great community feel.

While it has been difficult for schools to figure out how to come back stronger and better after the pandemic Thalia Elementary has done it! They deal with the behavioral problems that were exasperated by the mandated closure and virtual schooling and really put their heart and soul into teaching our kiddos.My kids have had a great education at this school. Each teacher, specialist and admin is there for the right reason and teach with their hearts everyday. We have been blessed to be at this school.