Holly Grove Elementary

Posted: May 28, 2023

We have been very impressed by our time at Holly Grove the past two years. The teachers have been very responsive and my daughter enjoys going to school each day. The new principal Mr Cline has jumped right in and has worked to continue to build communication and community. We love being Hedgies!

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Posted: March 18, 2019

Posted: March 18, 2019

Terrible experience. Have had to go through the Board of Education to get anything fairly determined. We are about to file a State Complaint for the lack of our child's IEP being followed.

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Posted: July 25, 2018

Again, group punishment and silent students. Teachers portray one way to parents and another to students.

Posted: July 25, 2018

Posted: July 25, 2018

Not really. Kids are afraid to tell teachers because teachers are giving conflicting guidance. Sometimes they say the students are tattle tellers. Playground is not monitored to well.

Posted: July 25, 2018

Over the past four years, with two children attending the school, we have noticed a steady decline in the performance of some of the teachers and the way they treat the kids.

Posted: July 25, 2018

First off, I am not a fan of homework, based on the reports i have reviewed, it is not an effective tool. Homework is about 30 min a night based on reading assignments (raz kids) and math.

Posted: July 25, 2018

Teachers are into group punishment and heavy on controlling kids.

Posted: July 25, 2018

More of a do as I say not as I do.

Posted: July 31, 2017

Posted: July 31, 2017

Posted: July 31, 2017

The principal has lost the respect of parents and teachers after shuffling everyone around this year with no notice or planning for futur years. No confidentiality among parents/teachers. Starts problems where there aren't any.

Posted: July 31, 2017

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Posted: July 31, 2017

Great! Awesome teachers! Need to get a handle on the current principal Mrs. K. before it goes down hill.

Posted: July 31, 2017

It depends on the teacher, some give no homework, some give lots.

Posted: March 26, 2017

The Principle Mrs. Kathy Knezevic is incompetent and driving good teachers from the school. New administration is necessary at this school in order for it to thrive and the students and staff achieve their full potential.

Posted: February 20, 2017

school staff is very much caring and kind enough to the kids

Posted: February 20, 2017

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Posted: February 20, 2017

As a parent, I know the teachers are high caliber and are going to challenge my daughter. I love how involved the community is at the school.

Posted: February 20, 2017

As a parent, I know the teachers are high caliber and are going to challenge my daughter. I love how involved the community is at the school.

Posted: February 20, 2017

As a parent, I know the teachers are high caliber and are going to challenge my daughter. I love how involved the community is at the school.

Posted: January 26, 2017

Mr. P is a phenomenal counselor and the school does not condone bullying.

Posted: January 26, 2017

The sped resource team is the best around.

Posted: January 26, 2017

Posted: January 26, 2017

Students participate in character education and are encouraged to treat others with respect.

Posted: January 26, 2017

The teachers are amazing. Students are challenged.

Posted: January 26, 2017

Posted: January 26, 2017

I love Holly Grove Elementary. I am a teacher at Holly Grove and a parent. I love going to work every day, the students are great and my colleagues are awesome. I work with some pretty incredible people. As a parent, I know the teachers are high caliber and are going to challenge my daughter. I love how involved the community is at the school. We have so many resources. Holly Grove is fortunate enough to have intervention teachers for students that struggle and enrichment teachers across grade levels for students that need to be challenged. The school has an awesome specialist team, students are able to enjoy PE, Spanish, Music, Technology, Art, and Science specials. The special ed resource team is the best around.
I feel I need to say this because it was referenced in another review: I enjoy my job and the administrators (principal and assistant principals) treat me with respect. They have an open door policy and I have never felt that I could not speak my mind. I am encouraged to grow professionally and to utilize my strengths, something I look for in a school. I would recommend HGES to anyone.

Posted: January 25, 2017

I wonder what caused the negative review from the previous reviewer. Each time I stop by I am greeted warmly with good conversation. The staff know me and my child by name, not just "sweetie". My child's teacher is helpful and supports my child, who needs a little extra help. The principal has been very supportive of my child's needs. Mrs. Knezevic always greets my child and her friends with smiles and hugs. We feel very fortunate to have the experiences we have had at HGE. Our child now thrives and loves coming to school.

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Posted: January 24, 2017

I've waited several years before writing this review, hoping things would improve, but sadly nothing is changing and I'm done. The principal is horrible. She's unfriendly, unapproachable, has bad communication skills and is generally disliked by kids, parents and teachers alike. We are losing amazing teachers and staff because they are taking jobs at other schools to get away from her. They are also losing wonderful kids and parent volunteers as they are leaving the school and looking for better options. I told my kids tonight that we had registered them for a new school and instead of being met with disappointment, they were uncontrollably excited. I'm just sad I've waited this long to make the move.

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Posted: August 24, 2016

Our experience with HGE has not been a good one. Since leaving and putting my children in a different school... their attitudes changed. They love school now and are doing well. Some of the teachers at HGE are very grumpy and way to harsh/yelling at the children for the smallest things. ( I saw this first had, as a volunteer) The children act out in class because they are so stifled during the day. If your children are happy at school they will succeed. I want my child's grades to be great but I also want them to be happy. So glad we had the opportunity to change schools.

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Posted: December 8, 2015

Great teachers, great staff. I am very pleased with the education my children are receiving!

Posted: July 8, 2015

We love this school. I have two children that go here and the teachers are fabulous. We came here from out of country and were very nervous about how our kids would fit in. We have been here for three years and have never had a problem, it is a very welcoming place.

Posted: April 6, 2015

We have had a wonderful experience with both our children at Holly Grove Elementary. I am not sure what the prior reviewer was talking about regarding 4's, both of my kids have received 4's on their report cards when deserved. I don't get all up in arms about that kind of thing... it's a number. What I DO get all excited about is how much my children adore their teachers, how fabulous all the events are and how much my children have learned. They are involved in early AIG classes outside of the standard curriculum, their teachers are both so in tune with each of them and what they need at different points of the year. Both kids are thriving and being pushed to excel, and they are happy.

Posted: May 18, 2014

My son and daughter both attend HGES. We have only had one bad teacher experience. The other teachers were stars! The school has a loving kind environment. The parent involvement is great but I have noticed that it decreases as the kids age. We have had a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this school.

Posted: April 30, 2014

Don't believe the hype! Teachers are mostly great, but hands are tied with the common core. HGES also has a policy of "We don't assign a grade of "4" unless the student is in the absolute tippy-top percentile". Grading scale is not in line with other schools in the area. Holly Springs schools are just being hyped for the benefit of the large developers who are cashing in on the NY to NC boom in Holly Springs.

Posted: February 22, 2012

We have been very impressed by the caliber of the teachers and the students at Holly Grove. Lots of good families that are invested in their kids and a good quality education provided by the staff!

Posted: January 23, 2011

Our family has been a part of Holly Grove Elem. since it began. We've been communicating with this Principal since the school began as well. We have found the Principal to be approachable, knowledgeable, helpful and supportive. We also have enjoyed our teachers and believe our children have received a good education. Any areas we feel like could use improvement are really because of poor Wake County Schools policies, not because of school policies.