North Middle School

I'm going here as a sixth grader and have to say that this school is pretty amazing! And to people who say they don't teach good and don't stop bullying well, your wrong. ALL my teachers are GREAt teachers and they are all really helpful and kind. This school is wonderful and i REALLY recommend it. Btw my teachers are: Runyan, Campbell, Miller, Wenzel, Ivan, and (not sure if i spelled it right but) Przydzial! They all are awesome and deserve way more than their treated!! GO VIKING! -Proud North Middle School Student

I recently went to this school for 7th and 8th grade and just left this year for high school. i personally liked this school and most of the teachers. for example Mr.Hutchinson the 7th and 8th grade social studies teacher was completely rude to me the whole year. I was told by him that i was going to fail in life, become homeless, and end up in a woman's correctional facility. when i was the highest scoring kid in the class. other then that i feel i got my education out of this school.

I am very upset with this school. This is my child's first year at North Middle School and I am very disappointed. The classrooms for 6th graders are close to 40 students, so basically they are getting no type of education. The district keeps getting money from mileages, but laying off teachers to have my child in an overcrowded classroom is unacceptable. I am in the process of finding my son a better school. If you want your child to have a sound education, I strongly advise you to send them elsewhere. I will also add, I have been a parent of Belleville school system for 7 years and this is my worst experience...
--Submitted by a parent

I am furious with a comment someone had posted about MY SCHOOL!! You are absolutley wrong about North!! North DOES NOT have a long way to go!! Everyone and everything there is AWESOME!! Loved the teachers i had last year and cant wait for the teachers i will have next year!! How dare you rate it 1 star! I rated it 5 stars!! North will always rock!!!! How rude!! GO VIKINGS!!!!!

I very recently attended North Middle School and ended up being the 'Valedictorian'. I would in no way describe myself as one who disrupts education or dawdles when getting to class, but I agree 100% with the recent posters who stated that passing time is too short. The four minute time span gave me just enough time to go to my locker and get to another class. Not once did I ever have time to use the restroom no matter how quickly I walked and the strict rules dealing with the distribution of bathroom passes kept me from being able to throughout the day. Out of the three years I attended this school, I would estimate that I went to the bathroom a total of three times. A longer passing time is a dire concern to the upkeep of the students' concentration.
--Submitted by a student

I disagree with the poster below . I have found the Principal to be kind and very understanding. She has taken care of every problem I've talked to her about. My child has been going to North for two years, and has never been late to a class. They have more then enough time to get from one class to another. If your child is late it's because they are playing around in the hallway. I think there needs to be more commutation with the parents. Fifty teachers will be layed off in this Fall. Many programs will be cut. But the parents are not told where the cuts will be made.
--Submitted by a parent

I feel that our school's principal is very demanding and she doesn't give the students or teachers a fair chance at being their own characters. I wish she would allow students to be more free. Also, my child constantly complains of being tardy due to the fact that they only have 4 minutes of passing time. How are they supposed to go from one side of the building to another that quickly while also having to go to their lockers and to the restrooms. Many students would be willing to add 15 minutes to the end of their school day just so that they could have 2 extra minutes of passing time. Anyway, I give the teachers props for having the guts to stay at this school and deal with not only the principal, but also some of the students. I can't wait for high school to begin!
--Submitted by a parent

Awsome school, not too many fights.... the only thing they could work on is the electives
--Submitted by a student

okay i go to north middle school and i really love! the kids and the teachers are really great! The only thing i dont like about it is the passing time. like how you only have 4 mintues to get to your next class and if you go to the bathroom you would be late to class and they will make you stand for the whole hour for meaning like 40 seconds late!
--Submitted by a student

This is a great shool and there extra curricular programs are wonderful
--Submitted by a parent