Washington Middle School

My child was severely bullied at this school and very little was done about it. The vice principal was actually the person who told me about the problem, and he told me as if it were a funny joke. It climaxed with my child being beaten up on the playground. I took her out and put her in another school, where she's doing much better. The only reason I give this school one star is because, academically, the teachers really try. But problems were not dealt with. I hope it's gotten better.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has been great in helping with the transition from secondary to middle school. The Principal, Vice Principal, and entire administration are VERY involved and encouraging in every student's academic performance and future. We support WMS Patriots 100%.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very impressed with the attention given to the students by the principal and staff. The environment is well maintained and conducive to the learning structure. The Principal and Assistant Principal are on campus and involved more than any I have seen before. Congratulations for job well done.
--Submitted by a parent

The Best school ever!!! The kids are cool and so are the teachers and principals! Keep up the good work guys!!!
--Submitted by a parent

i love my school the teachers actually care about us as kids! Also the princlible is doing a fantastic job! He funds everything very wisely.
--Submitted by a student

I am amazed at how many teachers are no longer at WMS my daughter is now in the 8th grade at WMS and ever year since 6th it seems the District continues to get rid of teachers. My daughter had Mr. Gould for AVID last year and I was excited to have her again have Mr. Gould for 8th grade AVID and history. However, I found out it appears he was let go with the budget cuts. Where is the Districts priorities?
--Submitted by a parent

WMS is a very educational school.Im going to be in 8th grade.It will be happy and sad for me to say goodbye to the wonderful teachers and staff.Mr.Manty retired.He was a wonderful principal.I got all my school supllies already.Well i have to go if you would like to know more about WMS add me.
--Submitted by a student

As a parent who has had two students graduate from WMS, and has a 6th grader there now, I am sooo glad to have had my kids go there. The principle is excellent and very involved with the student body. The vice principle Mr. Carlos in the past couple of years has introduced several after school activities like track and sports. Unlike other posters, I have had great experiences with the teachers there, you just have to get involved. The administration is very good about working with you when you do have a problem. Do your homework and get involved!
--Submitted by a parent

Well, this is my second year at WMS (I'm an 8th grader that will be graduating in June) and I have to say that this year has been a lot better for me than last year. Even with all the tax cuts and everything that the government has done, there are more afterschool clubs than last year, and we actually have sports teams. All my teachers are awesome, and really fun. The poster before me mentioned that there are lots of outbursts and laughter, and its true, but hey, we're having fun, and I think its alright as long as we can get under control when the teacher asks us to and we still learn. I'm in all honors classes, and even will all that, everyone is passing in all of my classes. So its improving, and I think its a good school overall.
--Submitted by a student

I have 2 children that attend this school, and I am VERY disappointed at the way things are handled there. I have repeatedly tried to get in touch with their teacher's on numerous occasions to only get 1 or 2 responses. I spent a day at school recently with my younger child and was shocked to see the way the classrooms at this school are handled. They were out of control with frequent outburst, laughing, and sarcasm. I now understand why my child has such a hard time concentrating in his classes. It is unfortunate that the classroom sizes are so large. I don't see a chance for any of the children there to get ahead or have any kind of decent education. I hope for the children that things change in the near future.
--Submitted by a parent