West Hernando Middle School

I LOVE this school. It is the best school i have ever went to. I <3 WHMS!!!

i hate that school it is mean and dumb but also cool i like the teachers and students but not mr.rufa
--Submitted by a student

this school is fun and very interesting
--Submitted by a student

My son is doing fantastic at this school and he enjoys all of the tachers and fellow students. This school gives students P.E. everyday, no school uniforms, and the outdoor Aviary they have is so nice. My son is an 'A' student and in 'AP' Math and LA/Reading classes. I was concerned that he would not be challenged enough, but thanks to the new highly professsional principal and her wonderful teaching staff I am very happy with our decision to keep our son at WHMS. A special thanks to Dr. Marcia Austin for starting to Rev Up the math in our county!!! My son loves it and is doing Fantastic and for those of you who have children that excel in Math & Science then you will be very pleased with the new math program she has interjected in our schools!! Thank You
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has gone through middle school here and it has been an absolutely positive experience for us. The administration is very responsive to parents' concerns and I had no problems with my child's teachers or the course content. Her academic teachers as well as extra curricular teachers were supportive and encouraging. This is an excellent school.
--Submitted by a parent

Used to be technology person at this school. Dedicated, innovative faculty and administration who take a personal interest in each student. I would send my kids there. Great folks to work with - Teachers are not there for the money- pay and benefits in Florida schools are awful, but faculty at WHMS always give 100%. Parent involvment is strongly encouraged there. Be sure to help , not hover.

My son will be entering 8th grade this fall at WHMS and I have nothing but praise for this school, teachers, and principals. They offer a wide variety of classes and reward good behavior and grades with kayaking trips that he really loves. They have an aviary on the grounds that the students are responsible for, and use it as a teaching tool for other area elementary schools. Best of all, I feel he is safe there.
--Submitted by a parent

Very disappointed in this school. Having 5 children from college down to elementary school this was the most disappointing school I have ever dealt with. There are more poor teachers just there for a paycheck then teachers who care. I have waited 3 weeks for a teacher to return a phone call and some will never return phone calls. I think most teachers truly don't want parent involvement, even though they like to 'say' they do. While the main principle is great and one of the other assistant principles is a nice man and fair as well, the only female asst principle is an awful person who I truly believe could care less about anybody or anything except her paycheck. This school gets a D- from me. I am just thankful my kids wont be going there again.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in her 8th grade year at WHMS, we will be so sad to see her leave. What a great learning experience, and not just in the classroom. There are a lot of handicapped students here, and to see them mixing easily with the regular ed students can really warm your heart. I was terrified when I dropped her off in 6th grade,but now I know she is safe everyday. The principal is awesome, clearly loves the kids but really commands respect of all. The students have built a huge bird aviary, the PE program is incredible--rock-climbing, riding bike trails, kayaking. WOW! I don't think there could be a better program anywhere (and its free!)
--Submitted by a parent

A++ SCHOOL!! For parents w/ IEP students, no school is better than West Hernando. After years of generic goals on IEPs and some violence at DS Parrott, we enrolled our daughter at West. She improved three grade levels in one year under Mrs. Davis/Mrs. Brown. We worked together focusing on her strengths and how to improve her 'below averages'. I could write a book on the differences. Also the kids there are better disciplined and the teachers believe in them. The teachers seem to want to be there; not just paying their bills. I can have lunch with her and not hear vulgar conversations or witness inappropriate behaviors. There are plenty of extracurriculars & team sports. Communication is fantastic between administration, teachers & parents. I get a call with the calendar of events bi-weekly; great parent coordinator. I continue to be impressed w/ this school and recommend it to all. Blessings, L.Deeter
--Submitted by a parent