I have a child that goes to Poe. The main knock people have with Poe is the location. Since our family has been there, we haven’t witnessed any safety issues, but it is what it is.

Other than that, it’s a great school. It’s a small school with 1 class per grade, so the kids seem to know each other. My child knows kids from just about every grade. The principal and teachers love the kids. They offer Computer Technology, Gym, Spanish, and now Art instead of Music for special classes. There was a big renovation done recently, so now there’s a pretty big gym with audience seating for assemblies. In the past, assemblies were held at nearby Corliss HS.

Poe’s school day begins at 9a, so before care is offered in addition to after care (for a fee). There are before/after school extracurriculars at no cost as well. In the past, my child has done Conversational Spanish, roller skating, Fitness Fun, and academic tutoring. Other clubs include Art club, reading club, modeling, and dance. There’s probably more clubs, but I don’t remember them all, lol.