Main Dunstable School

Reviews

• Submitted by parent on February 09, 2023
  This is an amazing school. I would recommend it
• Submitted by parent on February 23, 2018
  There are very nice, hardworking teachers there. And the programs they have are amazing. They also care for all of the students.
• Submitted by parent on September 25, 2017
  had two children at Main Dunstable this year. Main Dunstable has been wonderful in meeting both. teachers are top notch and I wouldn't change one thing about my kids' time at MDES. extra activites such as GEO bee,Math,Spell bee,Vocab bee. I encourage anyone to attend this school you will be very pleased.
• Submitted by parent on August 30, 2017
  I had two children at Main Dunstable year. They both enjoy and learn.I highly recommended
• Submitted by parent on February 29, 2016
  My kids were so excited to go back to school after vacation they wanted to celebrate. They are only in second grade but they love every teacher they have dealt with including speech therapy, the specialist, administration and their immediate teachers. We have had a few incidences where I needed to come in due to some kind of injury or illness and it seems like the whole staff was in checking up to make sure they were fine.I am extremely happy to have such a caring group of people looking out for their best interest. I have found every staff member I speak with has an open ear, mind and heart and they do their absolute best to accommodate every child and family at the school. I love it here and wouldn't dream of sending my kids to another elementary school
• Submitted by parent on October 01, 2013
  MDES is a great school. My son has been there for two years. In order to get a better sense of the school, I volunteered there for most of the first year. Not only was I please by my interactions with the teaching staff, but I am very impressed by the current Principal, Kelly Paradis. She and her other leadership staff are very friendly while maintaining the highest level of professionalism. I had a concern about a learning difference in my youngest child and approached the school about it. They were on it immediately. Not only have they been open minded, but they are also very supportive. That said, I do think the NECAP requirements have held back the individual creativity of the teachers and decreased the intensity of homework requirments for higher achieving kids. But this is something I hear across the board from parents with children in other public and private schools. To that end, I think a lot of what kids learn is up to the parents. Even so, I do think this school provides the best of what's available in NH these days.
• Submitted by parent on June 28, 2010
  I had two children at Main Dunstable this year. One a typical learning child and one with special needs. Main Dunstable has been wonderful in meeting both of their needs. The special ed teachers are top notch and I wouldn't change one thing about my kids' time at MDES. My oldest child graduated fifth grade this year and I am sad to see him go. He has been there since kindergarten. I'm just glad my younger child is still there so I can return to visit. I encourage anyone to attend this school, you will be very pleased.
• Submitted by parent on June 16, 2010
  My daughter attends this school and the staff is amazing! She will finish kindergarten soon and her amazing teacher and helper deserve a big pat on the back. She has learned so much in such a short tim, the teachers are great and you can talk to any staff member and they will help in any way possible. The principal has also been very helpful and is caring to all the children. Main Dunstable is all about family involvement. Im greatful that my daughter can attend Main Dunstable and I couldn't see her at any other elementary. Thank you to all the dedication and hardwork the staff puts in everyday!
• Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010
  We did have wonderful experience so far. The teachers are very nice and responsible. My kid has made big progress.
• Submitted by parent on March 10, 2010
  We have a child with special needs who attended MD for first and second grade. It was an absolute disaster.... they are woefully inept at dealing with anything outside their preconceived norm. When living there we met with Dr. Ross Greene at Harvard after the school effectively expelled our daughter for conditions (Sensory integration Dysfunction, Asperger's, etc) beyond her control. Dr Greene urged us to move out of the district to a more progressive school district. Our daughter is now in 8th grade and thriving academically, socially and emotionally. She is also in therapy to recover from the treatment she received while at Main Dunstable - from one teacher in particular... I welcome any responses as I would love to help other families from having to endure the same experience.
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