My daughter loved Elmhurst and they have an amazing new principal who goes above and beyond keeping…read morethe school a safe a positive environment. My daughter is now in 6th grade but last year, I was impressed they kept me in the loop 100% with any issues or problem my daughter had at school... and were very helpful in resolving them.

New Principal, not impressed. Too many out of policy decisions to say anything positive. The staff…read moreand teachers are great though.

Pierpont Elementary School is an amazing school and to work at! I worked at this school for 5 years…read moreand just loved it here! The Little Beach Schoolhouse! I enjoyed seeing the beautiful Pierpont Beach everyday!

I went here as a kid in the fourth grade, and it was one of the worst experiences of my entire…read morelife! All the teachers are nice except for Mr.huyn he is very mean and in class chose favorites. He also publicly embarrass other kids when in a classroom, one day he was telling the class our missing homework and when some people missed a lot! He would yell mean and outrageous comments such as. YOU ARE FAILING! Or OH MY GOODNESS! And would Make other feel mad. DO NOT GO TO THIS SCHOOL!!!!!!

I am very disappointed how the program my mentee attempted to enter was set up. There was much…read moreinterest in processing her financial aid, but less focus on teaching and supporting. The resources provided in her program (medical assisting) we're not sound pedagogically, not androgogically. It is a very self paced program with little scaffolding. I could not get ahold 9f the placement person to ask about internships and job placement. There were very few students in the building during the two weeks of her trial. Did theyattend 8n the morning or did few come? The website is not very descriptive and cites 100% placement rate. That seems unlikely, tho I suppose possible. It does cost much less to attend this program than other local for-profit medical assisting programs, but I think you need to be a much more sophisticated learner than most high school grads without work or life experience. ((I find it truly abhorrent to charge as much as these programs do to enter a relatively low-paying occupation. There is a two week trial period, which is good. Unfortunately, when it looked like my mentee was going to struggle with the pace of the program, they just wrote her off and told her not to return until they contacted her and have not done so for over two months since then. To be fair, I'm going by her side of things ,but I have no reason to believe she misrepresented her experience with me. I was very disappointed for her.

I've been attending the VACE 3D Modeling and Design Drafter class and will be finishing up and…read morestarting a new career in the CAD industry at the end of the month. There is no way I'd have gotten this job without the knowledge of the two excellent instructors in the class, Scott and Dennis, who have a wealth of experience when it comes to AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Revitt. My favorite aspect of the school is that you're treated like an adult. I'm in my mid-30's and haven't attended classes of any sort since my early 20's as I'm not a fan of the 'typical' classroom environment. Here you're treated respectfully and with and understanding that there are other things going on in your life while you're attending class practically full time(M-F, 8-4). It's a professional environment without feeling stuffy. I've been in the work force for 15+ years and the school is a nice proxy for what a working environment might feel like. Another great aspect of this school is that they want you to get a job and will fall over themselves to help you get there. I think I interview very well and have good resume making skills, but the experts at the school who help you when you're in the final stretch with these things were immensely helpful in making me feel prepared for the interviews I went to. I've heard other graduates say the same. All the staff here are very supportive and if you're looking for a fresh start and a new career, I really can't recommend VACE enough. it was a life changing positive experience for me and I'm sure it will be for you too.

As our daughter finishes up Kindergarten at Lincoln, I figured I would take some time to share my…read moreexperiences at this fantastic school. Sending a first child off to school is of course an anxious moment for any parent and I admit I was no exception. But my anxiety was quickly relieved; the staff, teachers and principal at Lincoln have been tremendously friendly and welcoming. Perhaps my favorite aspect of Lincoln is that it is a relatively small school. Within a short time after starting school, my daughter was known not only to her own teacher, but also to the other teachers on campus and even the principal greets my daughter by name as we arrive in the morning. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and Lincoln is a part of that village. It truly has a cooperative, community feel to it. I find this a refreshing contrast to larger schools where children can get lost in the crowd. Lincoln is also blessed with caring staff, a fantastic principal, and an excellent and hard working PTA. Does the PTA fund raise too frequently? Yeah, probably. I admit it got a bit tiring. But after seeing the benefits of not only ART, but also MUSIC, PE and a full time on-site nurse, I really came to appreciate the "extras" that are provided far beyond basic education. All of these extra programs come about though the tremendous efforts of the PTA. Next year I plan to be more involved in the PTA and hope that by helping out we can make the fund raising more effective and less frequent. In closing, I want to say "thanks" to all of those who clearly pour their heart and soul into the children at Lincoln. It is much appreciated.

Nothing but positive things to say for the past two years, never once seen an instance of bullying…read moreor heard about it from my child. Since governments cut education funding, things like the Lap-A-Thon are a great way to promote community-building and get extra money for school programs. Neither the PTA nor the teachers at Lincoln have demanded or even asked me to have my child participate in door-to-door fundraising. The school also places strong focus on art and does not seem to have overbearing attitudes about homework or learning in general. It has a "comfy" and "laid back" feel that kids will enjoy. I've not once had my daughter complain about anything regarding other students or teachers. And the school plays are great!

The school is overall the best school ever! I went to Mound and some teachers can be a little much…read moreand hard but it is a good school maybe the principal can be rude and take sides but it is still a great school! I would recommend this school to any children that are going into kindergarten!

I went to mound there are new principals every year the newest principal has not helped with the…read moredrama and been lying so often. there is so much drama and fights but the principal never makes them any better and takes sides.

Had the best time throughing today with my daughter and husband! Chelsea our instructor was so…read moregreat!! Funny, kind and so helpful! We'll definitely do another session!

~ A PERFECT DATE NIGHT WITH THE BESTIES, PARTNER, OR SOLO! ~…read more I've been wanting to take a pottery class for the longest time, and I finally planned a date night with my husband. I found Clay Parlor, and we had the absolute best time! We signed up for a one-day "Sip & Spin" class, where you can bring your own beverage (BYOB) and experience a 2-hour pottery wheel session. It's an introductory class, so everyone is welcome, at all levels, and no experience is needed. Walking in, the inside of the studio felt very magical. It has an intimate, cozy feel, and you're surrounded by art pieces that inspire. The atmosphere is really grounding. When we arrived, the class was full with two other couples ready to start. Bella, our instructor, was fantastic--so supportive, funny, and relaxed. As she walked us through everything, she encouraged us to open our drinks and get the party started. Her instructions were clear, and she reminded us that it's all about having a good time, to be unserious, and reminded us to take a sip whenever we got too focused. After we cleaned up as a group, Bella guided us in choosing our glazes and let us know that she would fire the pieces for us. About 3-4 weeks later, we got a notification that our artwork was ready for pickup, and we were so happy at how they came out! Overall, it was an amazing experience. While it was a bit pricey for our usual date night, I would do it again in a heartbeat (and so would my husband - woohoo)! *HOT TIP: Their Friday "Sip & Spin" fills up fast, so be sure to check their calendar and plan ahead. **HOTTER TIP: Bring cups (that you don't mind getting a little dirty) for your beverages and any necessary wine/bottle opener.

Hands down, an amazing school. I won't mention staff members by name on a public platform, but I…read morewant to recognize how wonderful this school truly is. There is a reason it is highly sought after and has such a long waitlist. The staff genuinely care about the students and families, creating a positive, supportive, and welcoming environment. The dedication and hard work of everyone involved do not go unnoticed. We have had a great experience here and would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a place where students can thrive.

This school is very disappointing. When your child needs tutoring they don't care or offer help…read more Also, it's ridiculous that this school gives behavioral awards instead of academic awards. It's like the school doesn't want to recognize the children's hard work. Academic awards gave children motivation not these silly behavior awards.

This district is the worst district ever!! Let me rephrase, the District Board members are the…read moreworst ever. This is so sad because their are wonderful, caring and brilliant teachers in this district only to be undermined by the board. The board DOESN'T support the teachers. They have zero knowledge of the inter workings of the schools, especially the middle schools. If you have a child that works hard, has no behavioral issues, turns in assignments on time, works well with others and EARNS his A+, he will also be sitting next to the kid that is the complete opposite and the district board members with blame the teachers for the problem kids inadequacies and pressure the teachers to pass that problem kid, given into entitled parents and allow that kid to have the same rewards and privileges as the excellent student. Basically setting up the problem kid for failure in high school and life. This district has terrible accountability for supplies and never replaces much needed equipment blaming it in the "budget@ and not their inept accounting. This caused teachers or parents to pay for those much needed supplies. It's a shame, a district with great teachers that has had many students go off to great 4-year universities, those teachers have to work under poor management where they and the students end up suffering in the long run!!!! Shame on the district board members!!!!!!!!

Staff is amazing, inclusive of all kinds people who work hard for the new generations of education…read more Community at its finest.