Magnolia Elementary School

Magnolia Elementary is a great school! We had two daughters there this year--one in first grade, the other in sixth grade. The best thing about the school in my opinion is its principal Dr. Gillens. From the personal tour she gave us the year before my daughters enrolled (they had been attending a Catholic school) through the sixth-grade graduation ceremony she led at the end of the year, Dr. Gillens set high expectations for the students and the teachers, and she held both to those expectations. My first-grader received very warm, personal attention from her teacher Ms. Pinkney. My sixth-grader's teachers--Ms. Childress, Mr. Allen, Ms. Hayes--challenged her to always do her best work. A full suite of extracurricular and social activities gave both my daughters an opportunity to build friendships and pursue emerging interests.Perhaps one way of getting a sense of this school is by reading its "School Pledge," which the students recited each day (my first grader still recites it even though school is out!). The pledge contributed to a school spirit and a school pride which carried over, as far as I can tell, into strong discipline, little or no bullying, and a culture of academic achievement. It is what I saw in the faces of the students, each time I visited the school for whatever reason. It is why I am very happy my daughters went to Magnolia this year. School Pledge:"I am a student of Magnolia. I stand proud, strong, and tall. I treat everyone with respect--classmates, teachers, all. I am on time. I have a pass. I always walk in school. I keep my building safe and clean. I follow every rule. I always try to do my best on each and every day. Striving onward towards success--that's the Magnolia Way!"

If I could get my kids to another I would.

Magnolia Elementary is an EXCELLENT school. I love the teachers and the Principal is just a Beautiful Woman. My daughter's Teacher, Ms. Wiggins has given her a burst of energy and her self-esteem is at the top like never before. She can't wait until she gets to school. Ms. Canty the Music Teacher is OUTSTANDING! I LOVE MS. CANTY! She is very serious about her students! The Academics as well as the production of shows they put together is Phenomenal & Incredible! This is a First Rate School! You will love sending your child here! As a parent you want your child to get the best rounded education and arts that is available, and Magnolia definitely DELIVERS!!!! If you ever have a problem, Ms. Gillens, the Principal is so soft spoken and soothing that you know she will get to the bottom of what is going on and she handles everything with efficiency and gracefulness! Again, this is a first rate school! I'm Impressed!!!!!

My Children do attend Magnolia (2nd and 4th grades). The teachers feed parents on the children's performance, behavior and assignments on a daily basis. The amazing thing is that there is good follow up.