Impact | Black River Elementary

I don't appreciate attending a PTA meeting in the school gym filled with other parents, and the principal, Patrica Hoyle, addressed the percentage of students that have "statistically missed school". "Studies showed that 36% or whatever percentage of the white students don't miss school; however, the blacks," and I'm just like, did I hear that right? She did it again, again, referring to the African American students as "the blacks that have missed so much school and that they need to improve". As an ally, I should have embarrassed & corrected her in that assembly. This is not a leader; this is who I don't want to lead my children. Just because she had been a principal for 10/20/30 + years, she can continue her education, tone, and humanity just as she holds her staff members accountable. Find another school; she's not out there to treat every kid equally, only selective students.

New leadership and front office staff (with exception of the current office manager) has caused a high turnover with veteran staff. The principal is dismissive and only sees things as black/white. Checks things off the list, but her actions show otherwise with making unprofessional comments and rolling her eyes to gaslight you. As a parent, I am appalled by her behavior. I have seen the Office Manager chewing out a student during the time I stopped in to check in with my child. I am glad my children has transferred to another school in the district.