Don D Steed Elementary

I absolutely love this school. You will never find a better staff of Principal and teachers. I don't understand one reviewer saying Mrs. Gray is condescending and judgmental. I'm hispanic and She has never been rude or "fake" in treating myself or my kids because I'm not southern enough. This school goes above and beyond expectations in every single aspect. Bottom line, I wish we don't end up moving due to military life. Don Steed for life!

Poor communication, sanitation, and ineffective teaching. This school needs all around improvement, better teachers, and more family oriented activities.

We have loved this school since my oldest daughter started 4 years ago. We occasionally hear bad reviews about the County school system in general, but I can't understand why. The Army just moved us to upstate New York, and their new school system is rated very high. My girls (kindergarten and 4th grade) are ahead of both their new classes. Kudos to Don Steed, and the faculty and staff there. Hope we can go back when we are done in New York!

My child has been going to Don Steed for 2 years and I want to say I have nothing but good things to say about all of the teachers I've met there. Conversely, the office staff is a whole other matter. I was warned by several parents that bad mouthing and judging were rampant among the office staff, I had no idea the extent until I experienced it myself. The principal, Mrs. Gray is a condescending and judgemental leader. I have been bullied and threatened by staff on two seperate occasions for not conforming to her arbitrary standards and standing up for my rights as a parent. Mrs. Gray is a controlling leader behind a facade of southern hospitality. If you weren't born and raised in the area or don't fit their criteria for a "good" southern parent you will be an outsider.