Thalia Elementary School

421 Thalia Road

School District

VA Beach City Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 12, 2023

While it has been difficult for schools to figure out how to come back stronger and better after the pandemic Thalia Elementary has done it! They deal with the behavioral problems that were exasperated by the mandated closure and virtual schooling and really put their heart and soul into teaching our kiddos.My kids have had a great education at this school. Each teacher, specialist and admin is there for the right reason and teach with their hearts everyday. We have been blessed to be at this school.
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2020

To assign Crystal Wilkerson as a school principal was equivalent to putting KGB or NKVD in charge of the school, which existed during Stalin's repressions. They should revoke her license and prohibit her to work with children for the rest of her life.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2019

This is our son’s 3rd year at Thalia. We’ve been very pleased with the school and his progress.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2019

it absolutely SUCKED the worst failures for teachers
Submitted by parent on July 06, 2018

Horrible! I’ve never seen a more disgusting display of adult behavior and utter pass the buck mentality as we have seen at Thalia Elementary. Save yourself the headache, don’t live in this school zone or pay for private schools. Do anything in your power to protect your children from going to this school...unless you’re looking for a street thug education
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2017

Awful. 0 out of 100. I pulled my child out after 3 years and it is one of the best decisions I ever made.
Submitted by other on March 18, 2017

Love this school and so does my son!!!
Submitted by parent on June 14, 2016

The teachers don't pay attention to what the kids are doing. My son gets bullied and the teachets sit back and let it happen while they talk to other teachers and also the teachers are bullies too. Sad but true. They don't listen to the kids while they try to explain themselves and yell at the kids to stop talking. They put my son down and yell at him every chance they get. I can't wait to get my son out of there.
Submitted by teacher on March 26, 2015

I am Kandice Dixon and I teach in Room 21. I want to apologize to the parent of the child who feels unwelcome in my class. I encourage parents to come in and volunteer and have since I began teaching. I kindly request you to contact me so that we can resolve the issues that you and your child are experiencing. If I seemed cold and uncaring, I assure you it was because I was completely unaware of the situation. I look forward to hearing from you so that your daughter has a positive experience here at Thalia.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2015

For me this is an excellent school. My son is in this school from last 4 years every year they have shown a progress in each field. Staff has shown a huge involvement.
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2014

Very nice school .All staff members are really nice and principal Pastros took school to different directions
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

My family and I love Thalia. The teachers really care and take time out with each child. My youngest was having difficulty. The teacher all the way up to specialists worked with my son, husband and myself until he got back on track. We are very pleased.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2014

This is truly a terrific school. Although I've read some of the complaints about the pick-up system, I think it has little impact on the quality of education received by the children. I have been very pleased with my children's teachers!
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2014

My son loved this school :) The kids and teachers were so nice. One incident where my sound was getting bullied on the bus and the school l didn't waste no time handling that...
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2013

Our story. We moved to Virginia Beach in May of this year. Prior to living here we lived in Norfolk, where the school system is pretty good as well. Unfortunately, my kids did not have a good experience in the Public School they attended. The teachers were still remarkable but my children faced what most students faces today. They were bullied and because of the lack of diversity they were not really welcomed. Since moving here and having them attend Thalia Elementary, my heart has been in such a relief. My children LOVE going there and do not feel like that they have to be like everyone else to be there. The school is diverse, friendly and the school teachers and administrators are just awesome. The school really has it together. I have never experienced parent involvement as much as I do here. My kids are finally happy. They have confidence in themselves, and their school. I was blessed to come across a school that actually felt like family. I was equally impressed with how much they are involved with the community as well as our city. My eldest is in 5th grade and my youngest is in 1st, so I look forward to the coming years. As I am sure they are looking forward to it as well.