Thayer J Hill Middle School

the best school in the district is none other than hill middle =D we have tradition, spirit, and strength. hill middle school is a place where you can be sure your child will love and also get a great education

First of all, support comes from home as much as it does from school. If you take the time to look into twhat is offred at Hill, you will find so much to help your student. We have an 8th grader at home who struggles frequently...but as we have discovered, with the different groups he participates in at school, that he has done immensely better when he is involved in additional school groups. Our 6th & 7th graders both excel at Hill...they get more support here than they did in a 203 school where all those teachers care about is money. (have you seen how often they strike & when they choose to do it?) Hill and IPSD# 204 is one of the best districts in this country...proven year after year by test results. I will never remove my children from this amazing, educational, supportive environment.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has been a big disappointment. I feel my child has not recieved the support she needs and purhaps there is a program that the school offers that I have yet to be informed of. In the past I had experienced very good communication in terms of updated events and up and coming assignments, I feel that the school is currently lacking in this area overall. I simply don't feel that this particular school has shown the type of over all quality that I have received from other schools in this district.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent School, my son loves it here.
--Submitted by a parent

As a student at Hill Middle School, I couldn't think of any other middle shcool in the area that I'd want to go to instead of Hill. I'm president of the student council at Hill and I absolutely love it! Hill is a great school and I think that any student would feel right at home here!
--Submitted by Lukas Hall, a student

My twin daughters love going to Hill. They are identical down to the last freckle, and people always get them mixed up. But not at Hill. The teachers and students at Hill took the time to get to know my daughters personalities.
--Submitted by a parent

My son loves Hill Middle! The principal is energetic and committed, and the teachers we've had for 6th grade have been engaging. I feel Hill has an excellent curriculum that includes health, industrial arts (with AutoCAD), music, home economics and technology. The PTSA is also very involved and offers additional club activities for kids. We have not experienced any sports as they are restricted to grades 7-8.
--Submitted by a parent

Hill Middle School has received the State of Illinois Horizon Award which is only given to 10 schools in the entire state. Mr. Raczak the principal is extremely dedicated to the school and to making each student a success.
--Submitted by a student

The Principal knows each student by name (as well as most parents). His genuine emotions about the welfare of each child is apparent in his animated tone. Along with this great ability to connect on a personal level with students, the Principal leads by developing programs to include not just parents, but the whole community. These programs challange us to take an active role in insuring the success of every students future. The team of teachers follow this leader by creating an environment of innovative and creative thinking, allowing students to reach new levels of learning. To give one example, the principal, along with the PTA, honors students for character qualities such as respect and leadership, not just athletic or academic abilities, reinforcing to students their interaction with others and how others percieve their positive participation is equally important. My son gained a clear advantage for his success after attending Hill.
--Submitted by a parent

Im a Student at Thayer J Hill Middle School and I have to say the teachers are amazing, and so caring about each indavidual student that attends to Hill. I want to thank Mr. Razak, Mr. Davenport, Mrs. Kelly, and all the hardworking teachers and students aids that are applied there. You do a Great Job. Keep on it!
--Submitted by a student