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Submitted by parent on November 17, 2024
The principal, Kate Stanton is the worst principal I've been around. My daughter was falsely accused of something minor that she had no part or knowledge of. Instead of contacting a parent, Stanton interrogated and threatened my child to elicit a false confession. After my child came home crying, I contacted Stanton and I was given an audible "huff" over the phone and a refusal to listen or give any information. She flat out lied about having evidence while interrogating my child. She is the worst! That being said, the teachers are fantastic. Luckily, iowa law changed which allows the teachers to report to the parents, as they previously only reported to Stanton. Other than her, the district is great!
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2014
Our family loves Washington Elementary. The classrooms are small, the staff is loving and so happy to be there, and the community really actively supports families in Mount Vernon. The PTO is excellent and even though there has been some turnover with principals I have found the staff to be very professional and helpful consistently during our time here. We have nothing but good things to say about Mount Vernon schools. Perfect place to raise a family.