This school is one of the best for our community. I love the teachers and all the staff. Good…read morecurriculum and the after school programs such as The good news program and the tutoring have been great. My children love them.

This school principal is extremely racist and someone really needs to look into this at Desert…read moreWillow Elementary in Casa Grande, AZ 85122. Principal name is Melissa Pieper. On January 20, 2020 my son was accused by a little girl in his class of sexual assault. She went home with hickeys. Mind you she is in the 5th grade and 10 years old. Her parents saw it and she said it was my son who did it. Tuesday 01/21/2020 I get a call from the Casa Grande Police and banging on my door, while I was at work. I rush to my son's son. Talk to the police officer to inform I had a lawyer due to my son being 10 years old. I go to the Principal to asked what happen, she tells us she can not discuss it but my son is suspend. I had to asked my 10 year what was going on and he said he did not know. I then had to asked the police office who gave us a little information. I asked my son what happen Monday and recess and he told me nothing he was playing tether ball with his friends and a teacher. That's when I was really confused. I asked did you put hickeys on a girl in your class he said no, (with a confused look). So me and my family are really confused. The next day the principal calls me oh just want to let you know, your son is cleared and we found out the girl was lying. So I was relieved then went to being upset and sad. I asked the principal why was my son single out and blame. She ignore my question and said he can come back to school. I started asked more question she get's irritated. The next following week all of a sudden my son who is an honor student, never had behavioral issues, getting referrals left and right. I report her to the superintendent. Then all of sudden my other twin is being blame for small things ad being suspend. Since the unnecessary incident my 10 year 5th grade twins have all of a sudden been suspend three times. I have went to the superintendent office 3 times and she always busy. Yesterday, I went 03/10/2020, she stated she was busy doing interviews and would not have 5 mins to here my concern. This is really said. i'm a mother who work her butt off to make she her kids live in a safe neighborhood and got to a good school, to get a have a good education. Now my kids are traumatized. I have to schedule them a visit to see a therapist. Their education is getting interrupt they feel that they are walking on eggshells. 03/09/2020 my son witness a little girl in class with a razor cutting herself. He told her to stop and told the teacher. The principal called him tot he office not discuss what happen but to asked about his brother. He asked her why are you always messing with my brother. Please someone please look into this school.

I moved to AZ 2 months ago my son has been attending Palo Verde elementary school and it has been…read morea nightmare for me and my child. He is being harassed and racially profiled on a daily basis this is a new environment for the both of us and I hurt so bad watching him hurt and feel so unwelcome because of his skin color and freedom of speech. He was suspended today for threatening the principal!!! I was in shock and asked what in the world did he possibly do or say, they replied "He asked Why am I being picked on everyday " what makes this a threat?! This is awful and cruel my son deserves his education just like every other child!

Palo Verde, I'm sad to read such a negative review about…read morethis school. I have had 7 children attending this school and I CANNOT think of a single negative thing to say. This is a great school from kindergarten to 5th grade, principle, teacher on assignment, the teachers, even the support staff and front desk. If there are issues, they work WITH the parent to address it and I am very grateful for this school and everyone in it. If parents want more of a say , please attend a PTO meeting. if you have questions take a moment to go in and talk to someone, I guarantee they will listen. Great job Palo Verde !!!