New Smyrna Beach Middle School

Absolutely VIOLENT school with minimal disciplinary action from the administration. So many fights and no increase in staff to deter this. Staff simply does NOT care.
--Submitted by a parent

we love the principals as well as all the teachers. thank you for 3 great years. keep up the good work as well as the strong mentor program.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 kids that attend this school, one in the 8th grade now, and one in the 6th grade. My oldest that is now in the 8th grade has gone for 3 years and loves it. She is in all advanced classes and has a 4.07 GPA. My son who is in the 6th grade has all A's also. Mr. Tager, the principal, is wonderful!
--Submitted by a parent

I'm a parent of a 7th grader. He loves NSB Middle School! The teachers and principal are fantastic! Way to go #1 Stingrays Teachers, Staff, and Students!!
--Submitted by a parent

i am a 8th grader i have been at this wonderful school since 6th, its a great school, if your not making the best of grades the counselers will get involved in your future successes , this school is for kids that will try ,grades are important to this school unlike the others the better the grades you have the better prividges you will be granted , only kids who dont try or don't care hate this school because you need grades to accomplish these great activities..
--Submitted by a student

It is a small town school with great people! The teachers are A+

Administration and staff are the greatest, MrTager-Principal is always in view of his students,and accessible. He is one of the most upbeat and enthusiastic school personnel I have encountered in the Volusia County school system and it spreds to his staff , students and their families THANK YOU MR. TAGER!
--Submitted by a parent

Because they have an award winning year book for 3 years in a row that the kids are involved in making all year and are very proud of their awards. Because this school really involves parents and encourages them to get involved in the different activities with their kids. Because all of the staff at NSB Middle School wants to make winners out of their students and they have a SOAR program once a week that if a student is struggling in a subject that teacher meets with the student one on one to work with them.
--Submitted by a parent

Our first year in Volusia County School System and My 7 grade daughter is doing wonderful. New Smyrna Middle has a great Leader with Excellent teachers & Counselors. Our move from David Lawrence K-8 in North Miami (great school) also to New Smyrna middle was more successful than I ever taught. My daughter is doing very well and have made a smooth transition. I am a very happy and grateful parent to be a part of the two great public systems of education. Anastasia Parent
--Submitted by a parent

I went to New Smyrna Beach Middle School. I was in all advanced and gifted classes. The principle, Mr. Tager, who came in my seventh grade year brought of change for the better. The teachers were all excellent. My favorites were Mr. Norman, Mr. Young, and Mr. Gmitter. The school is good and the teachers care. However, due to the falling economy and budget cuts, the classes are rather large. Your child needs motivation at home because the teachers simply don't have to time to attend to every minor drop in grade. Please understand it is a hard transition from elementary to middle school wherever you go. Also, please disregard the comment later on from Bobbi Parrish stating those who won awards that year were all smokers. I won Spanish, and Gifted History, and several other awards that very year. And, I promise I did not smoke and never will.
--Submitted by a student