Pleasant Grove Elementary School

Our family's experience with the PG Elementary School & the PG Middle School was not favorable. My 5 year old son has Asperger's Syndrome & ADHD. The teachers & administrative staff at the elementary school were not accommodating or helpful at all. Most of the time they just sent him to the office and asked us to pick him up, even after we developed an IEP based on a 504. The school staff did not seem willing to help beyond what they felt they had to legally. My 11 year old son was bullied continuously for two years, even after many meetings and phone communications with the middle school staff. Both of my sons dreaded going to school @ Pleasant Grove. So, after we exhausted all resources with this school, we moved them to Texarkana ISD where they are excelling and are happy. My wife attended Pleasant Grove ISD for 6 years in the 1980's and she has the same outlook on this school. We were expecting more from a newer school that has high school tax rates and found our satisfaction lacking.

My children attend, and they have came home to tell me that their teachers and children say very rude and hateful things to them. I did address the issue with a few of the teachers, and it got resolved, however, the bullying issue is more than enough for us to pack our things and LEAVE! My husband is a former graduate, and he told me of the bullying issue when he attended. Shame on the staff for not seeing the terrible issue at hand. As far as academically, I have seen better. I would NOT recommend this school to anyone, considering, I went to a school that met every aspect for a perfect school.. Too bad there are no "thumbs down" button.

We moved to this school from St. James Day School (a private school in Texarkana) and have been more than pleased! This is a public school with a private school feel. Teachers are very nurturing and caring. Academics have been outstanding! So glad to have made the switch!

My children have gone to schools in 3 different states & I can honestly say it is the BEST school!!! We love the teachers....you can tell they love their job & the children! My children have learned so much since moving here!!!