Willard Shambaugh Elementary School

5320 Rebecca Street

School District

Fort Wayne Community Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 28, 2023

Not necessarily an indictment of Shambaugh. But certainly an indictment of "Principal" Nicole Walker.Nicole Walker managed to stay employed by Shambuagh for one whole year as principal. She then left the district for "an out of state position." One can only hope she is not let anywhere near children now.Unfortunately before Nicole Walker left she did permanently alter the life of special needs daughter. She not only moved to expel her from Shambaugh but ALL Ft. Wayne Community Schools.At the expulsion meeting, Nicole took pride in the fact that one of her first acts as principal at Shambaugh was to expel my daughter.Why? Because the speical needs teacher at Shambaugh let her have access to knives in an unlocked drawer. Knives that belonged to Shambaugh. No accountability on the schools part. All my daughters fault according to Nicole.The resulting expulsion from FWCS had a huge negative impact on my daughter's life into her adult years.Shame on Nicole Walker.Shame on Shambaugh.
Submitted by teacher on August 12, 2023

Do not recommend you do not learn anything
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2019

Mrs Noel was tatally amazing but my son went into 1st grade and at the end of the the yr we were moving and his 1st grade teacher said have a good day. Not we will miss you or anything and he's leavig 2 weeks before school is out . I'm very dissapointed in her and I was't real sure I cared for her anyway but I do know now
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2019

My children all went to this school and with one exception , they've loved the staff and their teachers. They work hard to keep my children up to speed even when I'm falling behind. I will always appreciate the work they have put into shaping my children.
Submitted by parent on January 30, 2016

In my opinion, 6 out of 10 stars is grossly low for Shambaugh! I have 2 boys who attend and it's been a great experience. Yes, there have been small problems along the years but the principal has a talent for conflict resolution! I would also say at least 90% of the staff have kind hearts and are there for the right reasons. The PTA is very active, which shows how open the administration is to parents being as involved as they want. We came from a private Christian school and weren't feeling heard or supported. Shambaugh has been the opposite! We are very lucky to live in their district!
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2015

Shambaugh is an amazing school full of wonderful teachers and staff. They really care about the students, and anyone who tells you any different doesn't have all the facts (or is refusing to look at all the facts). Shambaugh teachers care more than any other school my children or I have been to. Mrs. Rodgers is an amazing principal with a huge heart. Shambaugh students are held to high expectations in both academics and behavior. Send your child to Shambaugh, and expect to get the best education possible in Fort Wayne.
Submitted by other on March 15, 2011

Perhaps a little baised, but as a former student (now a college senior) and with news of their autism class I returned to Shambaugh and it remains a great looking school and the feeling you have inside promotes security about school performance. The teachers I had that still work there also remind me that their longevity is not just based on seniority but on their "too good to be fired" teaching skills. I would highly reccomend Shambaugh be looked at as a school for your children.