Gull Lake Middle School

Getting information from this school is like pulling teeth. The principal says what you want to hear, but just like all the administrators in the district there is no follow through. Communication about even mundane things is spotty. The edline website that is supposed to help parents stay informed is one of the worst designed I have ever seen. Now that I'm finally (barely) beginning to understand it, one of the teachers sent a note saying she isn't going to use it anymore?! The counselor was extremely rude when I called to ask about why my daughter's schedule was changed without them contacting me. We went to orientation and were told we could request our child be placed on a specific team. We chose based on the teachers' manner during the brief presentations (made even briefer by the stunning lack of attendance by several), she was placed on the other team.
—Submitted by a parent

After extensive research we chose GLMS for our gifted child when we moved to the Kalamazoo, Michigan area. In retrospect after two years now, we should have chosen Portage West Middle School. The administrative staff @GLMS in my experience largely consider gifted students to be a disproportionate (to the overall student population) burden on resources better spent elsewhere. While perhaps not the worst school choice we could have made, still very disappointing compared to what we left behind.
—Submitted by a parent

We have teacher who care and staff willing to go the extra mile.
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We have the best teacher and students anywhere!
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Middle school years... what parent doesn't have just a bit of anxiety about these years... but at GLMS the team of teachers and staff make this transition time easier on the students and the parents. Things are designed to meet the childs needs first and an emphasis is given to serving the individual as a way to make a better community. The kids are encouraged by example and fabulous enrichment activities to grow and become their own person. GULL LAKE ---- ROCKS!!! Staff and students are the best -- and they grow together to serve the larger community!! It makes parenting this age so much easier when the school is your friend and a safe fun place to grow and get to know!!
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter attends Gull Lake Middle School. I have been impressed with the teachers, the Edline availability, etc. My only complaint pertains to extracurricular activities. I have a difficult time understanding cutting a child from a team based on a few days of tryouts in a sport they haven't played yet. I can understand cuts for teams in high school, but come on, Middle School? If someone tries their best (and isn't goofing off), they should be given the chance to play in Middle School.
—Submitted by a parent