Worst school to be in. Limited busing for students. Teachers/ staff are mean and talk rudely to…read moreparents even when they are showing concern about their student. All they enjoy is complain and not doing anything to help the students. My student literally cried home twice in 2weeeks because the teacher said hurtful things. I will never recommend. Protect your kids peace.

This school is disgusting. They make students who don't identify with the gender assigned to them…read moreat birth feel out of place. They intrude on students using the bathroom they feel safest in. Their students are primarily underage and yet they send several adult, both male and female, into a bathroom where students are not fully clothed in order to remove a student that THEY believe does not belong in there. Overall disgusted by those who support and carry out this behavior. https://twitter.com/lexi4prez/status/1068262564059127813?s=21

I don't mind school, but THEY JUST BLOCKED PINTEREST ON OUR CHROMEBOOKS. Everything is packaged and…read moregross. I love all my teachers though. so ya, this is my yelp review on my school chow

I was a student at Osseo Middle for all 3 years and let me just say...horrible experience. The…read morestaff and teachers didn't respect their students as well as they should've, the meals tasted like they were pre-made, and they don't know how to deal with students that aren't doing what their supposed to, as if their ignoring them. In general, horrible experience and Im glad I did choose Osseo High afterword!

on git, loki, a legit school, w rizz, no skibidi type, fr, got me into OP colleges, no cap. Full…read morereview:Bro this school is actually the Sigma Skibidi Institute of Ohio Academic Rizz, because the homework spawns like I'm trapped in a level 9999 Skibidi Toilet boss fight. I walk in feeling like a normal civilian and instantly get Ohio-NPC jump-scared by four new assignments and a pop quiz doing the Griddy on my sanity. My brain be buffering like a Duolingo owl trying to understand taxes, but the school so goated I keep coming back like a TikTok filter with no shame. The teachers? Certified Sigma Gyatt Mentors. Peak. Fiction. They got the kind of Ohio aura that makes you sit up straight instantly. When they explain a concept, it feels like a Skibidi Toilet just bestowed forbidden knowledge upon me. One "class dismissed" and boom -- I'm walking out like I just leveled up my brain's GPU from Wal-Mart clearance to NASA-certified. Their rizz is educational. Rizducational. But the homework? OH BROTHER. It hits like I'm getting tag-teamed by Skibidi Toilets doing backflips while the Ohio Final Boss plays the Subway Surfers theme in the background. I'll be doing one assignment like "I got this " and five more spawn behind me Fortnite-emoting. Yet I stay because the school is actually him. The vibe immaculate, the teachers giga-brained, and the learning makes you ascend into a Sigma Academic Entity. 10/10 would recommend if you like knowledge, pain, Ohio energy, and developing scholastic rizz.

So everyone who comments for this school on Yelp is either a kid who's probably flunking their…read moretests or a mom getting angry, so let me clear this up for the parents who are worried: this school is actually really good, speaking from experience. The teachers are super nice in Middle School, can't say the same for Elementary though, and the high school teachers are pretty strict but still kind-hearted. The education is pretty top-tier, and kids who go to this school probably have higher chances of getting into Ivy League schools. Sure, the food isn't that good, but it's decent and edible, and the same thing you'll find at any public school. They give us a lot of homework, which, I'll be honest, made me crash out at the start, but I've gotten used to it, and it's actually made me more open-minded and active. And the uniforms are a bit expensive but the material is super nice, lasts long, and looks super classy. The school has a vast community of scholars from various communities and ethnicities, and everyone is so accepting and funny! Sure, there are some bad kids, but name one school where there isn't. The teachers really care about their students, and the school nurse is super professional and friendly. Overall, I'd say it's a pretty decent school. Better than public school, that's for sure! (I took time out of my day to write this, and I think the way I wrote it should give you a little first impression on how writing class changed me)

I didn't initially start my children at St. Vincent de Paul School and was very reluctant to so…read morewhen I did. The reasons being that I was aware of the amount of busy work and numerous projects that students were given throughout the years at this school. I know this because a family member of mine sent children here and I would on occasion help them with homework. Initially, my children's experience was wonderful. I am sad to say that experience didn't last long. Therefore, after several months their experience at this school ended. While my children were there I often volunteered and came to eat lunch with them. I noticed a lot during these visits. I am very conservative and like to decide what I feel is important for my children and how our money should be spent. I firmly believe that a teacher can make or break a younger student's school experience. I also feel if one is going to pay for a religious education that all staff should exemplify Christian teachings and behavior. I don't feel that this was being demonstrated by all staff at this school. I have included pros and cons of the things I noticed and experienced while my children attended St. Vincent's. Hopefully, they will help you in your decision making efforts. I also encourage you to write a review on whatever school you choose to help others decide also. Deciding on a school is big decision and it is hard for one to know what a school is like until your child has attended it. Pros Administration often helps with serving hot lunch. Cafeteria staff makes holidays extra special for students and John is wonderful. Students can get seconds on lunch items without an additional charge. Students in younger grades get a lunch recess and typically an additional one if the teacher is willing to do so. Not all are willing to do so during the winter months. Some the teachers are wonderful and exemplify Christian teachings and behaviors throughout the day. Playground staff is nice to students. Some of the teachers spend their lunch hour eating with students. Students get out early leaving a good portion of the day remaining for those that have a stay at home parent. Uniforms can be purchased at several online and local retailers for reasonable prices. The school doesn't require the school name or logo to be on the clothing, which is a savings. Students in grades 1-8 have their own lockers. The school keeps extra clothing available for emergency situations. However, I recommend having your child keep an extra set of clothing in his/her locker or school bag. The school doesn't keep every size available. Milk price for snack is very reasonable. In 2014 it was fifteen cents. Many staff know students by name. Cons I caught administration lying to my children and then administration tried to tell me that my children were the ones lying. The sad thing is that administration said " I would do it again". This is when things got difficult because administration didn't like that I caught them lying. This is not the type of leadership I want in the school my children attend. Administration could do a much better job in handling issues. Administration could do much better in following through with what they say. Administration doesn't know what the class activity fee is used for and doesn't review teachers supply lists. Administration admitted to me when I pointed some things out on the supply list that some of the quantities seemed excessive. School supplies are overstated; water colors used only once. The mile run is ran on asphalt for the majority of the grades rather than a dirt track - safety issue. School could do a better job with children that have special learning/medical needs. Communication needs improving; parents aren't always informed when they can attend school functions and when students can be dismissed early afterward. Home and School Association and Advisory Board don't publish meeting minutes monthly. Parents are expected to view and print most items from online. Exit interviews aren't conducted by pastor when children are withdrawn from school. Indoor recess sometimes consists of having children remain at desk and be silent. Recycling isn't taught or demonstrated by all teachers. When students are trying to be courteous to other teachers when passing in hallways they are told to get moving. The school has numerous fees and fundraisers. Not all teachers demonstrate Christian teachings or behaviors. Not all teachers are compassionate and some make students cry. Teachers and children aren't any more respectful or polite than at public schools. St. Vincent's doesn't draw from all that affluent of an area and not enough emphasis is placed on watching its customers pocket books. Principle doesn't believe in consistency or mandating policies for staff such as amount of homework. However, there is no problem in doing so for parents. Parent drop off and pick up can be time consuming. There isn't a nurse on duty for the entire day.

From the owner: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School believes in integrating the teachings of Jesus Christ with…read moreeducation. These religious truths/values serve as a foundation for the student's future ministries in the church, family, and community. At our school, children grow in their understanding of themselves, their relationship with God, and others. We believe in providing more than an outstanding academic experience. Our focus extends to supporting character formation, inspiring values-based decision-making, deepening love for others, sparking a love for learning, and creating a thirst to understand our Faith. We work with parents to help our children grow in their faith and community. We invite our surrounding communities to visit our school today.

Awesome place. My son does a week of art class in the summer and he loves it. Great prices and…read morefriendly staff. Oh and the cutest doggy!

We love Rum River Art Center! My girls have been attending classes off and on for several years…read more The classes are informative, fun and reasonably priced. As someone with a background in early childhood education I am a bit picky and critical. I have high standards of educational programs and how to relate to children. This program not only meets but exceeds my expectations for quality. The girls have learned a lot and Larry is wonderful, patient, kind and knowledgeable. My girls always look forward to returning. I would highly recommend this to any family interested in art education.

I highly recommend this school. The receptionists are very polite and nice on the phone…read more I had Bob for my instructor. He was very patient and helped me with reverse parking and parallel parking. I was unable to do this before, despite countless nights practicing with my family. After one 2hr lesson, I was successfully able to park.

I called to scheduled my appointment and spoke with a male (Tony)- sounded like the owner. He was…read moreso kind, talked to me about the process it was amazing. On the day of my appointment (9:00) no one showed up, it was snowing so I though, maybe they are late. I waited until 9:30 when the office opened and said "I had an appointment and no one is here yet, just wanted to check in". The women on the phone had a very rude tone and said. "Well your payment didn't go through so we weren't going to send someone with our payment. We called you and your husband and left you both voice messages." I let her know that I didn't have any missed calls or voice messages and that my husband did have a missed call from them but no voice message. She said "well I know there were messages because I personally left them, so we weren't going to send anyone over. We gave you until yesterday to call us back, and because your payment didn't go through, we aren't going to schedule anything with you" I responded saying,"I can see why you would think I wasn't interested if you said you called and left messages and didn't hear from me, however, no messages were left so I had no idea you still needed payment or what you cancelled my appointment". [I was trying to be understanding, while still being confused about these so called message]. I continued and asked if we can move forward with scheduling something in the future. She said "Well you would need to pay the missed appointment and pay for a new appointment and because your card didn't go through, I REALLY doubt you would want to do that". I said, "I was willing to pay for both appointments but because your tone was rude and condescending and the customer service your providing me is uncalled for" I added "when I called and scheduled my first appointment, the man I spoke with was wonderful" then she said, "yeah, he called and left the message with your husband" so I responded "BUT you said you personally left both messages". She continued to be rude to me and speaking to me as if I didn't have the funds to pay them so how could I possible be interested in them. Midway, do yourself a favor and get a new "office manager"! Who by the way when asked for her name she said it was "office manager" and when asked to speak to her supervisor she continue to say that she was "the office manager". She is loosing you business.

After sitting through the board meeting last night I continue to be shocked by the dismissive…read moreattitude from several board members and staff in the district towards parents. I moved my family here to MN from California so excited to have my kids participate in this once prestigious school district. What I have found now is a district that is declining in many categories of critical academic study, increasing safety issues on campus with little to no action and an increasing emphasis on a definition of equity that has gone far beyond most school districts in the nation. Examples, open use bathrooms for gender of choice, a policy that encourages staff to withhold information from parents regarding gender ideology and instruction on the subject matter that includes that of sexual nature about gender, not biology starting in kindergarten. Thankfully parent are starting to engage, and we have several board members who are parent advocates and stand for excellence in education and putting the family and students first. I fear the damage may be done in our city, we know dozens of families that have pulled their kids. If you wan to see the severity of this reality check out the 6/30/33 board meeting posted online at the district 279 website. It will blow your mind!!!