Nottingham West Elementary School

10 Pelham Road

School District

Hudson
Grade

2-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 22, 2024

I went to this school when it was first opened all throughout elementary school and my son just left for middle school and my daughter is in 4th grade here. In my experience they have done a good job. They catered to my son with an IEP when he was struggling and we saw results almost immediately. The only complaint I would have is how long into the school year it takes before the proper evaluation and plan is put into place, even though they had one from the previous school year, setting them back a bunch when they could've been excelling at a similar rate as their classmates. My daughter struggles with social interaction and was sometimes sent to the counselors office which seems to be the equivalent to the principals office? It was always a punishment, sometimes they would talk and she wanted to go there. The report cards are difficult to understand at first but once you do, it really is a much more efficient way to grade all the things rather than just giving them 1 grade for everything. The teacher's all were great as far as I could tell. They have problems with their busses in the afternoon sometimes and my kids were often delayed arriving home, however they always adequately communicated this with me.
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2021

This school is a danger to your children. They are unable to or unwilling to deal with bullying. The focus for discipline is only victim child who is acting out because of the endless bullying. Education in these matter clearly needed for staff to help both sides of these life long scaring events. The second biggest interference is open door policy allowed for parents to watch over and protect the bully and in some cases participate. I suggest parent participation only be allowed for schools their children are not actively attending.
Submitted by parent on January 15, 2015

We moved here in October, my fourth grader has Mrs. Vesey. She is so amazing. She really takes the time to get to the bottom of his issues. She takes the time to call me when he is having problems and discusses them with me. She picks books for the class to read based on what the kids will enjoy to read and what will hold their interests. She actually has a little pizza party for my son and his friend during recess to celebrate the huge improvement on his STAR assessment scores! The office staff is wonderful. I often have to dismiss my son for doctor appointments and they recognized me on sight after only a few visits, and are always friendly. The report cards are a little difficult to decipher, though.
Submitted by parent on June 27, 2011

First off I have to agree with the last parent. My child was in one of the kindergarten classes and The teacher was amazing. I was so thrilled after the first time I met her that my daughter was going to be taught by such a wonderful lady. What a wonderful way to enter your educational experience. I wish all teacher's could be as involved and as caring. Having said that. My elder child went to Nottingham from 2nd to 5th grade and she had amazing teachers up until 5th. We hit a VERY rough patch. She was very rude and absolutely anti parental involvement. I was very very shocked that any one would even hire her to teach children, as she could scare even an adult. Besides that this school was amazing as far as the open communication and the caring of the teachers.
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2011

I absolutely love the kindergarten program in this school! What a fantastic bridge from home to 1st grade. My daughter has her unique way of doing things and she can be somewhat of a challenge. The teachers are amazing with her, they do take the time to redirect her "energy" and put her on the right path to learning. I love the open communication we have with the teachers. Mrs. Blackwell is an awesome person and a great teacher. When she recognizes a tiny spark of interest in a child, she goes the extra mile to encourage that child to do more. I am very pleased and I wish I could keep my daughter in Kindergarten for the rest of her life - it has been such a rewarding time - all thanks to the teachers and NWES!
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2011

So far our kindergarten experience, heading into the final months, has been wonderful. Our son's special needs were met as well as possible under the circumstances, and my son enjoys going to school. Ms. Stanley is a truly great teacher who cares about her kids.
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2010

I am truly shocked to see these remarks! I have 2 children in this school and I have been a parent here for 5 years. I have had experience with staff, administrators, special Ed, TAT services and PTO and I have had a wonderful partnership with them. Like with most experiences in life, the more you know and understand the better your outcome. I have had various experiences with schools, coming from a top ten MA school to NH wasn't an easy transition, but Nottingham has been great from the beginning!
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2010

I wouldn't even give this school 1 star if I had the choice. The Secial Ed department is the worst I have ever seen. The administrators lie and cover up facts. If you have a child with special needs, I would definitely consider sending them to another school. I finally pulled my child out of this school after 4 miseralbe years and my child is thriving.
Submitted by parent on December 17, 2008

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