Belmont-Cragin Elementary School

Honestly, moving into the new building on Mango Ave has been such a game changer for the kids' health. The old setup was pretty cramped, but the new facility is actually clean and doesn't have that musty, old-school smell. My daughter's classroom feels way more ventilated now, which is a relief during flu season. They seem to be on top of things with the new space, though I do wish communication about when bugs are going around was a bit more proactive in the morning newsletters. Overall, it feels like a much healthier environment since the upgrade, and I’m just glad they finally have a space that isn't falling apart!

Honestly, the new building at Belmont-Cragin has been such a game changer for the kids' health. Everything feels way cleaner and less 'dusty' than the old space, and the ventilation seems a lot better which is a relief during flu season. The school is pretty on top of it when it comes to sending out emails if there's a stomach bug going around the pre-K or lower grades, so I actually feel like I have a heads-up. My only gripe is that the sick-child policy can be a bit strict—they’re very firm about the 24-hour fever-free rule without meds—but I guess that keeps the classrooms from becoming total germ zones. Overall, it's a solid, healthy environment for the little ones.