Erie Middle School

Our son is attending his third year at EMS and we are so very pleased. We came from a suburb north of Atlanta with top notch, so we were curious to learn what the Saint Vrain Valley Schools had to offer. The teachers are very, very good. Most have advanced degrees, which we've learned is typical for a place as desirable as Colorado. EMS received the Governor's Improvement Award for being in the top 5 highest improved CSAP scores. We have found that the communication between the school and parents is excellent. We receive a weekly newsletter via email. The school sends voice messages to parents whenever there is an important meeting, poor weather, a crisis. They also follow up via email. Our experience has been that the teachers and administration are very eager to meet regarding our son's progress. They've taken the initiative when they learned he needed to be in an advance Language Arts class. Thanks to Infinite Campus we can stay on top of our son's grades, as well as projects and daily activities. The teachers respond to emails typically within an hour. We really couldn't be more pleased and thankful for a strong learning environment for our son.
--Submitted by a parent

Erie Middle School is a great school and all, however, the past principal's and teachers are TERRIBLE. Teachers really just yelled at kids, even for no reason, and would have unfair rules. However, this teacher would basically make you dread coming to their classroom. He spent the entire 45 minute class time explaining instead of us doing. The classes are lots of fun, however, the important classes are WAY too short. Science and Social Studies are now 45 minutes. The teachers do complain about this too short of class time. The principal's are a different story. Our newest vice principal, Ms. Hoople, is amazing! She loves having the presence of kids around and isn't your adverage principal. She doesn't yell, but likes to support both sides of the story. The princpal doesn't really take care of things. He kinda just sits. Overall, the school is okay. There are renovations occuring now, and the school NEEDS it. It is literally falling apart. The school is too small, and holds too many students. I love the programs that help the school, however, they don't really have much. The students are very annoying. Most don't even care for school. Overall, your adverage school, but bad teachers

I have been at this school for about two and a half years. Most of the teachers really do care and help and are over all great, but I found that quite a few were uninterested and were there just for the paycheck. One of my past teachers at the school would miss a day of school when it snowed to go snowboarding. I am honestly telling the truth. Our past principle never looked happy and seemed grumpy all the time. The current vice principle literally struts around the school looking for miss behaving students to get in trouble. The hall ways are dangerous and I dread going in them during passing periods. Over all, the school lacks organization, any sense of cheerfulness, and a good vice principle. Go and see for yourself, trust me, you will be disappointed.
--Submitted by a student

Each year our public schools in Erie do a lot to raise awareness on recycling. Each grade level have contest amongst the other classrooms on who can bring in the most box tops, campbell soup labels, ink cartridges, etc. It's so nice to see our kids pay attention to the products we purchase to make sure that they are getting a box top for their school.
--Submitted by a parent

Mt child loves Erie Middle School not only because of her friends but because the staff and teachers are very welcoming and friendly. My child being a new comer as of 2007 was welcomed into the school with open arms. The one problem is that my child be leaves that the academics are to easy and should improve them. I think she learns a lot but as a parent I think that the work there is to easy.
--Submitted by a parent

I have to say, I love the teachers and administration at Erie Middle, but it is a below average school. There are serious funding problems, and no matter how you look at it, Boulder Valley schools are at least 2 years ahead of the kids at this school. That does not mean these teachers and administrators do not love and do everything they can for the kids. They do! I have also noticed that some parents help around the school whose kids are the bullies. Therefore, it seems like they get away with some things they shouldn't because everyone knows their mom. This is not a school you should send your child to if you do have high hopes of academics, extra curriculars, etc. However, it is a school that cares about our kids and is doing the absolute best they can with what they have.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent, and I am also proud to say, a teacher at EMS. I have been teaching for 14 years and I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to work with the staff and administration at Erie Middle. Not only is Erie concerned about education with high expectations for all learners, we also strive to make our middle school safe, welcoming and with a lot of school spririt. The extra curricular activities are plentiful and always have a lot of student and staff involvement. I wouldn't take my children to any other school, nor would I want to teach anywhere else. I am proud to be a mighty, mighty tiger.
--Submitted by Traci Jensen, a parent

Principal leadership is lacking and unfair. Teachers are just at this school until they find a better job or retire. Counselor is worthless, with no backbone. Have over-loaded students with mandatory classes but no chance to pick classes that a student needs to relax and have a little fun.
--Submitted by a parent

Erie Middle School is an excellent school! The teachers, counselor, and administration are caring and excellent.
--Submitted by a parent

this school is awesome. my child has gone here for years and always says its a great school
--Submitted by a parent