Still a student but it's a good school just has problems that many schools In their situation have…read more Unpaid teachers, baffling administration decisions and a few bad teachers. Well what makes this school good is a lot of the opportunities you can get here. From the band program to the sports program. They're truly the heart of what makes this school good And special

Addison Trail is a burden to be overcome by the poor, unfortunate students who are forced to go…read morehere despite begging and pleading with their parents to send them into the City to live with their Grandparents so that they can go to a decent school and have a future outside of marrying another Addisonian/Addisonite(?) and moving into a house near each of their parents. Seriously, I will always feel like I succeeded despite having gone here. The place is a joke and they totally chased away any of the good teachers that they had. Ms. Filippini was seriously the worst teacher I have EVER experienced - and I've got an advanced degree, so I've seen a lot. Who gives a class answers to a test beforehand as a study guide? What is the point? The shining gems of an otherwise useless building were: Mr. Virkus, Mr. Avery and Ms. Franson.

I could not be happier with this entire school and staff. My 5 year old daughter just finished her…read morefirst year here and this has become our second home and the staff like family. Everyone in this school are some of the most caring, patient, and knowledgeable teachers I've ever met. I've never heard a single complaint from amy of the parents here and honestly we couldn't be happier. Probably one of the best decisions we've ever made.

We had our 3 year old son at Montessori Academy of Glen Ellyn (MAGE) and removed him after he came…read morehome with a dislocated arm. We understand accidents happen. However, we were not notified of any injury at the time it occurred or when we picked him up. To this day (weeks later) MAGE has been unable to tell us how or when our son was injured that day. Due to our son's age, he was unable to articulate what happened, but it is obviously unlikely he did this to himself. Due to the lack of information provided by MAGE, the pediatric doctor requested x-rays to eliminate the possibility of a broken bone. After x-rays revealed no broken bones, his arm was adjusted back into place. We were asking for 100% reimbursement of the $530 for the x-rays which was our out-of-pocket after insurance, and MAGE denied our request. We are very dissatisfied with how this was handled.

To many tests. My friend was always busy. All the teachers…read more are old. The tall lunch lady sucks. They need better food in the cafeteria.

Timothy Christian is great, I recently had 2 of their summer sports camps they were very fun! I had…read moresoftball and basketball they have a great time with you and you just enjoy what they have to offer. They are week long, and a phenomenal experience. Go and see the great things the offer. P.S. If you sign up for softball, pay attention, seriously..... I got hit in lip and I wasn't paying attention.....

I can't imagine sending my kids anywhere else - St Alexander is like no other school around! Small…read moreclass sizes and a loving, family atmosphere make it the hidden gem of the Western Burbs. The curriculum is advanced and every child gets the one-on-one time they need to make sure they succeed.

We've had our son there for kindergarten and first grade, and have placed him there for the before…read moreschool and aftercare programs, as well. My wife and I have been very happy with what he's encountered there, academically, socially, and otherwise. The staff has without exception been very caring and dedicated people, and the atmosphere throughout the day has been professional, efficient, and everything you'd want for your child. Our son has progressed very well in his learning and social skills, and comes home challenged and excited by what he's encountered. He gets a lot of personal attention. We'll have him there into the future, because St. A's is the kind of place that any parent is looking for, and we'd recommend this great school to others as well. A job well done by this great staff.

Lincoln Elementary School used to be a nice community for kids when Michelle Cooney was the…read morePrincipal. They did not do anything for kids who excelled, but at least it felt like kids were cared for. However, when Amber Samuels became the Principal, it had become a cold place for kids to sit through their day. Amber Samuels is abrasive with kids, as opposed to Michelle Cooney, who knew each child by name. She is also abrasive with parents and staff. Not having any kids herself, she lacks understanding children's development, and seems always annoyed at any behaviors that are less than just perfectly sitting still the whole day being quiet. I really wish someone from the District 65 administration reads this and realizes that she is not qualified for the job.

During my time at this school, I consistently felt that the environment lacked professionalism,…read moreaccountability, and positive leadership. Several staff members behaved in ways that made me uncomfortable and undermined my trust in the institution as a whole. One teacher, Lisa McGuire, often acted in ways I personally found inappropriate and unprofessional, particularly in her interactions with parents during school events. While I cannot verify rumors that circulated among students, her conduct left a lasting negative impression on me and made it difficult to respect her role as an educator. Overall, she felt more like a caretaker than a teacher focused on meaningful education. The school librarian also presented herself as an authority figure while contributing very little beyond basic job duties. Her attitude toward students felt dismissive and hypocritical, and this extended to how her family member was treated within the school environment. This created an atmosphere of favoritism rather than fairness. Ms. Mexicano frequently reported students and portrayed herself as a victim when her own mistakes were addressed. This pattern discouraged open communication and accountability, and it contributed to a culture where students felt targeted rather than supported. Additionally, a visiting police officer addressed students in a manner that felt more intimidating than educational. Emphasizing weapons and authority over dialogue or understanding did not inspire trust or respect. The situation escalated to the point where I was detained based on accusations that were ultimately unsupported, which deeply affected my view of how students are treated. Overall, this school failed to provide the guidance, inspiration, and responsible adult leadership that students deserve. Rather than fostering growth and safety, the environment often felt reactive, dismissive, and poorly managed. This experience was disappointing and, in my opinion, reflects a broader issue of inadequate oversight within the institution.

I have been an Addison IL resident for over 10 years and I have a 2nd generation of kids going to…read moreFullerton Elementary. I do have to say that the academic plan has taken a turn for the better. Offering a variety of programs to the children that are in the District 4 area. The staff, teachers and principal are amazing and very compassionate for the children , parent's and one another. I highly recommend Addison School District 4

I am a resident of Addison IL and has been for 6 years now. I have children in both elementary and…read moremiddle school and Fullerton Elementary is by far the WORST! school within the district. My children always come home and report how their day went and I would always hear unacceptable statements and responses from multiple staff members including substitute teachers. The principle Carrie Stange has a very rude, nonchalant attitude when it comes to my children (African American) Example: my daughter comes home and tells me she had a sub for her class today and that the sub told the kids in the classroom that (quote) " that's why Donald Trump doesn't like black people" so I call Fullerton to discuss the matter with the principle and she stated " the sub wasn't speaking about Black people that in fact she was speaking about Mexicans and that she is also a mexican" bottom line Dr. Stange is a principle whom is supposed to uphold her position with enough respect to not allow any form of discrimination within her school. I must say I am one happy parent that she has been back demoted to the director of education. I don't believe she deserves any higher authority than such, and with the nonchalant attitude I wish her the best of luck on her not so new journey maybe she will get it right this next go round. Good riddance!