Williston Schools

195 Central School Drive

School District

Champlain Valley Unified
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 13, 2024

We pulled our kid from this school. Teacher bullied children. Principal asked my kid and me to not discuss publicly, only with him. Bad teachers go on teaching, implementing their biases, and leading prejudice against minorities by example. And administrators including the principal pretend they listen to parents and students but do NOTHING. As do their DEI office. We had good teachers too. But when we got to the bad one, there was absolutely no support. Kids crying every day, going on time outs for entire class periods. Unchecked. My kid hated school, just in 4th grade.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2023

Great schools- both Allen Brook and Williston central school!
Submitted by parent on January 02, 2016

Many teachers at the school are outstanding, but several have been known to neglect students. Extreme favoritism, racism, and lack of care towards students. These teachers are not an ideal example/role model for learning children, especially when they're going though a vulnerable phase in their lives.
Submitted by parent on December 18, 2013

Very happy with Williston central school after my two children were there for 9 years. Both have mild learning disabilities but are on target with their peers due to extra help given by the school. The school is very good and resolving student conflicts as well.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2012

We love love love Williston Schools!! It is wonderful to see my children thriving. They both love their teachers. I feel they are getting an exceptional education.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2011

Great school! My son Is beyond his grade level In ability and the school accommodates that through its flexibility. He is in a multiple-age track, though other options exist for other learnings styles, including looping with the same class two years in a row. We also like the small town community with big town amenities.
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2010

The Williston schools cannot be considered excellent because there is not a strong literacy curriculum. In the K-2 program there is a strong bias toward teaching reading using the whole language approach. Results of research by the National Reading Panel have been largely ignored and the extremely expensive, but minimally effective Reading Recovery Program is used. Although the Fundations Program and Lexia are used to teach phonics, this is taught seperately and students are not taught to apply phonics to reading. The teachers, although well meaning are not well trained in teaching reading. There is an overemphasis on technology compared to teaching basic skills.
Submitted by other on March 16, 2009

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Submitted by parent on February 03, 2009

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Submitted by student on May 20, 2008

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