QUOTE (Checkingin @ Aug 20 2007, 08:04 AM)

No, Christine, there's an Old Forge School here in Hagerstown. Samyo and Old Griz rate it highly. I'm not sure where it is, exactly, but maybe off Old Forge Rd. near the Y??
I've heard very good things about the principal and teachers there.
Old Forge Elementary School is on Old Forge Road between MD Rt 62 and Cave Hill Road.
There is a new principal this year, but under the direction of Mr John Festerman the school was fantastic. My daughter is entering 4th grade and is still excited about going to school. They have an enrichment program for students who are above the curve (accelerated learners) that allows the student to be more challenged. The enrichment program up to third grade included math and reading and I believe starting in fourth grade it includes science also.
I could not be more pleased with the education my daughter is getting at Old Forge.
My wife (who is a school bus driver) did some research and said the new principal has been around the country for some time and has been involved in some interesting studies (along with Mr Festerman) and apparently was well liked in the schools she came from.... Like all new leaders, I guess she will be compared to Mr Festerman (who I thought was fantastic in his treatment and dealings with the kids), some will most likely find her wanting, but I will withhold judgment until I see what she does....