Thurston Middle School

This is the best school anyone can ever go to! I encourage everyone to go there!

My son transferred to Thurston from Newport-Mesa School District last year and the difference is night and day. LBUSD is amazing and Thurston is a prime example. The facilities and teachers are top notch and they don't have any of the ridiculous "policies" or petty bureaucratic tyrants that plague many schools. My son loves it and is doing much better than he ever has. As soon as you set foot on this campus and meet the staff you'll be sold, but you won't really know how good it is until school starts. It's really an idyllic school.
--Submitted by a parent

This District has one middle school, budge reserves, highly paid teachers, affluent families, a private fundraising 'Schoolpower' donating over $200,000 year --- why aren't we scoring higher?
--Submitted by a parent

Thurston is the best! the teachers are encouraging and helpful. Love Dr. Culverhouse
--Submitted by a student

My daughter has been at Thurston for three years and is now doing better academically than she ever has. She loves school and has terrific teachers; the teachers and administrators make it fun and exciting to come to school. This is important at an age when a lot of kids lose interest in school. Dr. Joanne Culverhouse has assembled a team that makes the kids feel cared for and part of something worthy. She has endless energy and enthusiasm and is always available. We're very happy at Thurston.
--Submitted by a parent

this is a cool school I go here and like it Dr. Culverhouse is a great principle.
--Submitted by a student

5 star. Principal takes her responsibilities seriously and goes beyond to make the kids feel welcomed and safe.
--Submitted by a parent

I couldn't think of a better school to send my son. I always make a point of bragging about it to anyone willing to listen. I nominate Dr. Joanne Culverhouse as the Principal of the Year!
--Submitted by a parent

Due to an incredible amount of community support, extracurricular activites are abundant and mostly free. This school has the best Principal in the district. We were fortunate to also have her at El Morro. Public schools don't get any better than this.
--Submitted by a parent

Awesome school, Mr. Purdy rocks!
--Submitted by a former student