Wiley Post Elementary School

6920 West Britton Road

School District

Putnam City
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 30, 2024

We have noticed clear improvement in the school/faculty over past three semesters. Our kids seem very happy. Public education these days has some difficulties, but the experience of our family has been really positive.
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2024

Well, I have 3 kids at Wiley Post. 2 of them have been bullied relentlessly. Teachers don’t respond or don’t care. One of them comes home after getting into fights almost daily - teachers don’t care. Zero communication between teachers & parents. If it was one I’d understand, but all 3 shows it’s a systemic issue. Teachers don’t send anything home. Your only updates will be at conferences and then they just go through the motions. You can tell all of these teachers are burned out, stressed, and just really don’t give a single care in the world anymore, and the kids and parents can all tell. We will be selling our house and moving into a new school district this spring/summer, because even when you try and transfer to a new school once other schools find out you’re coming from Wiley Post, they’re suddenly full.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2023

My child is being bullied and the school and teacher is so oblivious as if it's not happening. I've addressed this along with another issue and the principle never responded and now this child has resorted to hitting my child. Next steps I guess we need to file charges
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2019

I still have two children that are currently going to Wiley and has attended since Pre K and one that is now in the Hefner middle school. I would say that the school as a whole is doing better controlling bullying issues, still need help with class control so that students that are there to learn can do so. Also in the area of academics the school could use more consist and structure way to help students reach their potential and the school academics ratings. Most of Wiley post teacher and staff are warm and positive. The Principal is amazing and overworked.
Submitted by parent on December 15, 2017

Horrible this has been the worst school experience I’ve ever had to deal with! I hate I moved to this area and have forced my kids to go there.
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2017

I have two children who have attended school here since PreK, and it has always been a very warm welcoming environment. I until now have always felt the teachers are very involved in my childrens learning. Now that my child has reached the higher grade level it is going down hill. The teacher does not send assignments home..period, whether my child got it right or wrong. She sends home all the work he didn't finish correctly, with no grade right before parent teacher conferences. I've sat with the principal to inform her of my concerns..that my child is being allowed to fail, yet the teacher continues to do nothing. My child was right at the standard when he started the year with this teacher now he is below standard and the teacher still does not feel the need to involve us, although we've requested it multiple times. Unfortunately Mrs. Tirogiannis non- chalant behavior and failure to honor our request is the reason we are now searching for a more involved school.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2013

My children have just started at Wiley Post this past week, and in that short amount of time, I have formed my opinion, and it differs greatly from the "rating" on this website, which is 4/10. If I had it my way, it would be at least a 8, probably a 9, out of 10. I spent all summer anxious to send my children to this school because of the low score.. and on their first day.. in fact, on "meet the teacher" night, my fears were put to rest. The principal that I met was courteous, professional, and helpful, and my children's teachers are simply wonderful. In the short week my kids have been in Wiley Post's Pre-K program, their vocabulary has improved, their listening skills are getting better, and they are excited and happy to go to school every day. If we end up moving within the PC North school district, but out of the boundaries of Wiley Post, I will fight tooth and nail to keep my children at this school. Don't make the mistake that I did and put your stomach in knots over a silly score. WPES is a wonderful school.
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2013

We just enrolled our 3 boys into this school yesterday, for the 2013-2014 school year. We were actually very hesitant to do so because of the remarks we had read of this site, but we are very happy with our choice. As soon as I walked in the staff was very welcoming, and the lower grade principal gave us a tour of the school without us asking. We loved the whole format of the school and how things were separate but together. We came during lunch and from what I saw the teachers have a good handle of the kids, especially with the school being so big with so many kids. We got to visit a classroom of each grade our boys will be in (preK, 1st & 3rd), and meet teachers. They were really nice and informative of what they do in their class rooms. It was also teacher appreciation week so we got to meet some PTA members and I think I will join it next year, they look like they actually have fun. Overall the experience was great enough that we switch our youngest from Ralph Downs to Wiley Post because we think that they will be able to offer our boys the environment they need to grow educationally and socially. We are looking forward to the fall and things to come at this school!
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2011

This will be my older child's 5th year at Wiley Post, and the 3rd year for my middle child. We have had three unbelievably AWESOME teachers, and 2 abysmal failures. Was very sad to hear about the test scores for last year, but not at all surprised based on my own 3rd graders experiences. We had an AWFUL teacher, who ignored all of the procedures and rules of the school, and then didn't seem to have a clue why he was having problems in his classroom. I feel the entire year was a waste of my child's time. However, that teacher is no longer there, and we are having higher hopes for this year. Mrs. Lalli was an amazing K teacher, but no longer there. Mrs. Fones should win an award every year! aAnd we are so sad to see Mrs. Choudhry leaving, as she is an amazing educator. Wiley Post has a lot of potential, hope it is able to achieve more this year! wish more parents were involved.
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2011

My children have been at Wiley Post for a few years. My experience has been that a lot of teachers keep parents informed and kids educated, but some do not. There are some teachers who challenge learning and inform parents of their child's progress. They have ABSOLUTELY no support. Recently, one of my children was punched a hit several times, and I was not ever informed. Nothing was done to rectify the situation. When I read my child's file at school they had documented several occasions where he got beat up, and yet I was never informed by the school. The principal had no answers for any of this. Discipline policies are not enforced. I visited one of my children's classrooms. There were a few troubled children, and the teacher was defeated. the classroom was disruptive. The principal did nothing to try and help the situation. There were so many troubled children in that class that the teacher could not complete her lessons. It's no wonder that this school has not passed state testing for 2 years in a row! The rating is higher because of the teachers that do a great job. However, if your child is not in that classroom, good luck.
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2011

How can we really be honest and say "what a great school" The test schools for the benchmarks are abysmal. The majority of the students did not even reach 50% of the national standard. That is pathetic, I sat in all the parent meetings they have had this year and everyone clapped and just kept acting like the kids are doing a great job. WAKE UP! those test scores reflect that some ppl need to get fired. The kids cuss like sailors and fight all the time. The grading system is a joke, how in the world are you supposed to know what your kid is making by using (1,2,3) instead of A,B,C .....its no wonder people seem completely clueless there.I just think it is poorly ran and it rolls downhill from there.
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2010

Great teachers and school leadership. Cutting edge discipline program to prevent rather than just punish. Wonderful PEAK program.
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2010

Wonderful Learning Environment with Invested Teachers, Staff and Leadership! We have been a part of Wiley Post since the 2007-8 school year and have greatly enjoyed the school and its leadership. Classrooms which were once open (without walls) have now been enclosed providing a more cognitive learning environment. Additionally, each year the school's leadership has improved on a cutting edge discipline program aimed to positively encourage and redirect children which might otherwise have discipline issues. I especially appreciate the availabilty and response of the teachers and leadership in regards to communicating about my children and other school business. My opinion is that you can't complain or correct a situation if you don't get invovled and appropriately communicate; be active with the school and PTA!
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2010

I have loved Wiley Post for 14 years now and mourn leaving. I have raised 4 boys. My youngest is graduating from Wiley post this year. It saddens me to have to say good by to such an awesome school. My oldest graduated this year form North with awesome involvement and achievement, my 2nd oldest will no doubt be Valedictorian in 2 years. My 3rd son will also achieve greatness I'm sure, and my 4th son had a wonderful experience at Wiley Post. The teacher are dedicated, the Principals are compassionate and really care about their flock, and the administration team is second to none.
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