Van Hoosen Middle School

My son is in his third year now at Van Hoosen. We absolutely love the school! The teacher's really show that they care. My son was in Mr. Cottone's class and it was amazing to hear from a teenager how much fun they were having while learning from a challenging curriculum. It's definitely an A+ school!
--Submitted by a parent

Cool teachers, bad lunch. Good learning. Hart is not as good.
--Submitted by a student

This school is okay. there could be somethings better about it. MS FORSTER IS THE BEST TEACHER!!!
--Submitted by a student

This was my son's first experience with public school and I can honestly say I am thrilled with the teachers, curriculum, and over all experience. The teachers go out of their way to help students and they are very responsive if you send a question by email. The homework load is just right, and not over burdening for middle school age children. The curriculm is practical and very applied to daily life. With such a good experience at Van Hoosen, I regret all that money I spent on private education.
--Submitted by Dianne Kollar, a parent

We moved here from the Wheaton, IL area. My son has attended Van Hoosen for two years. The teachers have been caring and make themselves available to those who wish to contact them. There are regular teachers conferences and I have set up several special conferences to deal with my son's issues. Everyone has been responsive and willing to help. There were some teachers that people had problems with in the past, but these teachers retired and the school has a different atmosphere now. The coaches for the sport teams are excellent with the kids and emphasize the basics over simply winning. We have been very happy with this school and are thrilled it will be totally renovated within the next two years.
--Submitted by a parent

When moved from another state we heard wonderful things about the education in this district/school. Unfortunately, this school has not lived up to it's reputation. The academics & teaching is at average or above however, the children are unruley and undisciplined. The staff focuses on small issues rather than the larger ones ie; theft, bullying, horrible manners and total disrepect. Also, they lack the ability or desire to educate children with special needs. I will not choose this school for my younger children. Perhaps this school is more worried about funding they receive based on grade performance rather than education as a whole. Our children need to learn that education is vital but, not at the expense of our values.
--Submitted by a parent