Hemby Bridge Elementary School

6701 Indian Trail Fairview Road

School District

Union County Public
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 22, 2024

Our daughter is a first grader at Hemby Bridge, and I have only the best things to say about this school. The teachers are superb, kind and communicative. The principal is incredible, she knows every child and sends voicemails and emails to parents each week. My daughter was reading chapter books on her own by the end of kindergarten last year and continues to progress in every element of her learning. My only critique is that the facilities are outdated, but that’s a small thing when it means my daughter loves school, feels supported and continues to learn and progress so much.
Submitted by parent on July 08, 2022

We felt like our son's first grade teacher, was there just for a paycheck doduringthe pandemic we had transferred into the school district which was a big mistake. The teacher would never reach out to us as parents just send us notes about our child how he's not up to par. With all due respect I don't teach for a living but she does. So I feel like if a child is not up to par try to get him or her the resources that they need. We have got my son a tutor which cost roughly $300 a month, I have seen leaps and bounds in his educational movement which we are proud of him. Shout out to the teachers at the school that do their job and go above and beyond, for the ones that don't and just show for a paycheck please get another profession because we don't need our suffering because you chose the wrong career field.
Submitted by parent on July 09, 2019

This is a great school with helpful and attentive teachers. Communication between teachers and parents is great. Parents are involved in school life. We really enjoyed being there.
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2018

Not great although there is a great potential which is why we stay. Improved leadership and accountability for the teachers would make a tremendous difference.
Submitted by parent on September 14, 2015

This school was built in the mid-70s. K-3 is open classrooms divided by bookshelves and bulletin boards. Grades 4 and 5 are in a separate, more modern building. Everything is freshly painted throughout, bright, well maintained, and clean. The library is nice, airy and open, as it sits in the middle of the open classroom building. You walk through the library to get to the rest of the school, which is awesome to have students surrounded by books. The cafeteria food is really good with lots of fresh fruit and vegetable options. The parents, teachers and staff are very friendly.
Submitted by parent on August 03, 2014

I am a former HB student and I have 2 boys who have already been through through HB and one entering 5th and one entering 2nd. I absolutely love all the staff at this school. It has changed in many ways over the years. I have complete trust in all the staff at HB! I know they are going to do everything they can to protect and help my children!
Submitted by other on July 11, 2014

Hemby Bridge was built in 1975. The classrooms are divided by bulletin boards, which extend from the floor to the ceiling creating a wall. This concept has been addressed to the school board, but because of budget cuts nothing can be done. There are bookcases due to the amount of reading material that is used to enhance learning. You can rest assure the safety of students and staff is a high priority at Hemby Bridge, as it is in all Union County schools and throughout North Carolina. Every classroom has a smart board. Teachers and students have regular size laptops and access to two computer labs to boost learning. Hemby Bridge does welcome tours. However, like any school an appointment would be preferred due to testing, summer cleaning, and the confidentiality and safety of the students and staff. The cafeteria manager takes a genuine interest in not only preparing the food, but the student s needs due to various allergies and medical conditions. The library is large and there are various levels of books that encompass all genres. The community loves this school and is very proud of the students past and present. Hemby Bridge is a great school!
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2013

My son transferred and attended the school for 2 years before we moved across the county to another school. His first year in 2nd grade was hard because of a difficult teacher. He finally made it to 3rd grade and had an awesome male teacher. I applaud the school for having such great male role models for young children from 3rd-5th grades. I wish there more in the earlier grades. There is a lot of emphasis on teaching the students information from the EOGs. I understand the need for testing but don't understand why they put so much pressure on the students to pass this test so they can earn a title for the school. After transferring to my son's new school, I noticed a different approach to teaching from most of the teachers and from the administration. I wish Union County Public Schools would rotate their principals so that every teacher and student would be affected by a proficient and thorough principal.
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2013

We thought Hemby Bridge was a great school because of all the reports that we had read. On paper, it looked like a great school but in reality, it's only a good school that has a lot of room for improvement. It's a shame that my child does not have a Spanish teacher, a computer teacher, or a teacher who will teach them cursive writing. When they enter middle school, they will be behind in not being able to speak the language, know the basics of Microsoft Office, or how to sign their name on a document. We had a child who had a behavioral issue. We asked for help and found nothing but conflict and resistance from the new assistant principal. Most people love the school based on their experience with their child's teacher. We have had great teachers who truly loved their job and we have had duds who had no excitement for the classroom. As a former teacher, I was required to send my parents weekly emails with lesson plans and update my website weekly. My child's teacher only sends an email when she needs classroom supplies and her Moodle site hasn't been updated in months. I wish there was more parent involvement. We had dances, carnivals and fun events our first year.
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2010

My son loves third grade and loves school for the first time in many years.
Submitted by other on February 25, 2010

My granddaughter is an AIG student in Math and Reading. She is also always A or A/B honor roll student. Her sister in Middle school same thing and attended here last year. If a parent gives child help and love, and as grandparents give them, better ed to look forward too, college, better paying jobs, goals in their lives.This is why this school is such an instrumental part of Val's learning. This is an outstanding school. The field trips may not be long, but they are worth every dime.. Thank you for teaching both of our granddaughters so well. They both love their teachers. This is in my opinion, one of the main factors from being a good to a great school!!! for when a child does not like a teacher, the relationship fails. Linda Williams, grandmother
Submitted by parent on June 26, 2008

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Submitted by student on February 05, 2008

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