Chinook Elementary School

1900 Northwest Bliss Road

School District

Vancouver
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on December 13, 2023

As a field trip leader, I work with all the elementary schools in Vancouver. Chinook is low-need with a low reduced lunch rate but the kids from the lower-resource neighborhood schools show up better able learn and much better behaved. Parent and teacher engagement was low; only 2 out of the requested 4-6 chaperones showed up. The kids were uncooperative and this was the only group I've ever seen sit out on fun, interactive activities. They push and shove each other. This school seems to have a culture of chaos. The kids really struggle to settle to hear instruction, there are constant outburst and a number of them just disregard instruction and have an all around poor attitude. I would never send my own child here.
Submitted by parent on June 16, 2018

PTsa and community is top notch. Our kids really love their school.
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2015

Both my girls go to Chinook and couldn't be happier. Teachers are great and caring. Office staff is friendly. Love the Principal and AP Mr Lapidus and Mr Jordan. My kids come home each day telling excited stories about the things they did. The only thing I wish they had was on location classes for kids needing an extra challenge. Vancouver school district does offer those classes but the kids would have to go to a different school. Other than that, love this school!
Submitted by parent on September 03, 2014

So happy with this school. Office, principal and teaching staff are wonderful. Every child succeeds. You just need to walk the halls and feel the warm happy environment. I have 3 very happy kids in this school. Best choice I have ever made.
Submitted by parent on December 06, 2013

Children are forced to go out for recess when weather conditions are horrible. Today it was a record breaking cold day, with a severe wind/weather advisory. Children were complaining that they could not feel their fingers and that their hands and faces were hurting. Unfortunately this is not abnormal for Chinook elementary, and many other elementary schools in the area. This has been going on for years and parents and teachers are doing nothing to stop it! Unless people start standing up and fighting for their children, they are going to continue to do this. The children are complaining about how their hands and face hurt yet they can't do anything to help them. Many children come to school without coats, hats, and gloves and are still allowed to go outside. Will it be frostbite, and the loss of a child's fingers that make this stop, or will they wait for our children to start dying? I urge you to email the principle and superintendents at your child's school to make this travesty stop!
Submitted by parent on December 05, 2013

Where to begin with this school! Our son has been in this school this being his second year. Since being in 1st grade he has had nothing but problems from being bullied not only by his peers but also by his teacher. We have talked to the principle about this many times and he just informs us that the teacher is top notch and that kids are going to be mean it is just in there nature. I can't wait to get out of this school district so that my child has a fair education and someone that is going to care about his needs instead of belittling him in front of his class. I strongly suggest that you do your research before putting your child into this school!
Submitted by teacher on May 20, 2013

What a positive first impression of this school. I went in for a sub job and was greeted by kind office staff. The kids were well behaved and it was clear their teacher has set clear expectations for them to be successful. Then the principal came around to greet all of the substitutes and introduce himself. It was a very welcoming environment.
Submitted by parent on August 11, 2012

My older 2 attended Chinook and have terrific memories with awesome, caring teachers, many of whom are still part of the backbone of the school. Having just recently returned to Vancouver after a job transfer took us to the Seattle area, we are thrilled to be able to send our younger sons to be Wolfpups this fall! We know they will be academically challenged in a nurturing and kind environment. Congratulations to Principal Joe Lapidus for his leadership and guidance of this fine school!
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2010

The teachers, staff and principal are great!
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2010

Awesome teachers! Many people working together for each child! Very caring place!
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2010

Because each student is seen as an individual and their best interests are looked after in so many ways. Joe Lapidus leads an awesome community of caring adults!
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2010

Chinook is very organized and keeps parents informed.
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2010

The teachers are so awesome and make the school have a loving atmosphere. The PTSA is probably the best, all the classrooms just got new projectors due to all their hardwork. Thanks PTSA aka. the parents of children who attend Chinook elementary.
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2010

Love our school! Great teachers, communication and administration!
Submitted by teacher on September 21, 2010

I love Chinook, because there is a strong community between the students, teachers and parents. The teachers work extremely hard to ensure that the students learn at any level and have fun.
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2010

Great community and great administration.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2010

Wonderful teachers and administrative staff. We love the Principal and have had a wonderful experience at Chinook!
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2010

My daughter is in fifth grade and twin boys in second. This school has been a great experience for our family. Love all the staff. Great school to be a part of!!
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2010

We just transfered from another school in Kitsap where Ryan had little discipline,encouragement,guideance and love. At Chinook they put 100% of their attention to my son in addition to the other students and now he is excelling. He loves school and his reading, math and handwriting is dramatically improving. There are always smiles on the staffs face and they know most all the children by name. This is truly a school that leaves no child behind! Chinook is amazing.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2010

I think Chinook is a great school because the teachers and the staff really care about each individual child.