Olson Middle School

We have had a great experience so far at Olson Middle School. The principal is very active in the students and how they are treated as well as holding them accountable for actions, activities and any projects they may be doing. He is very in tune to what they need to do for their future. The teaching teams work well together to make a great experience.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attended Olson from 6-8th grade. She started when Mr. Lee (principal) started. I'm not sure what the school was like prior to Mr. Lee becoming principal but with him there it is top notch. My daughter loved the environment, enjoyed the curriculum, was challenged, learned a lot, had great teachers, and looked forward to school every day. We had one issue with bullying and when I called an guidance counselor my call was immediately returned, the issue addressed and fixed. I had concerns about a school dance and safety and Mr. Lee contacted me right away and we discussed my concerns. Mr. Lee takes care of everyone and everything just as well as he did at Normandale Hills Elementary. We will be driving our 2nd daughter 40 minutes to attend Olson this fall.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school! I have gone here for 3 years (This is my third, Im in 8th grade). We do so many fun things, and I have been in all honors (Math and English) its worth the extra effort to be in them because then you know that you have the ability to do honors in High school. I enjoy having band and spanish and the other exporitories. This is a very rounded school!
--Submitted by a student

With Mr. Tom Lee as the Principal of Olson Middle School for the second of our current three years there (one more year for us), it hits the stars! Thanks to Mr. Lee and the OMS staff! You are doing an awesome job and we are proud to be a part of it! Cougar Pride! ~LB
--Submitted by a parent

My child loves Olson Middle School! They think it is a GREAT place to go! The teachers are awesome! especially Mr. Hahn! He is the language art teacher and my childs reading teacher! Thank You!
--Submitted by a parent

This schools is the BEST!!! All of those bad reviews are lies!!!!! I go there and I think its the best schools ever! Great teacher, great students and great lunches. Most of the kids in my grade (6th) are in honors, and the honors classes are hard, but are do-able. I love this school and anyone who tells you differently, it's just because they don't try hard enough!
--Submitted by a student

I have been going to this school for 2 year and I think this school is ok. Some teacher are really fun to be with others need to have a little more fun and not always talk about them selves. Its also been really hard becuase all of the curriculms have changed like in math and health. So, the teachers are new at teaching this. And my math class is the 'Guine Pigs' we dont get it as well as the other math class, and when we have a test the class after us always does better and she kinda blames it on us. So maybe the teachers should study the lesson plan a little bit better.
--Submitted by a student

Well I am a student there now. I am in 7th grade and I think from the other reviews that the school has much improved. Sure we still have to share some papers. But that's in every school and since I am a child you may not take me seriously but I love this school I would not go anywhere else. (Maybe get rid of some of my classmates)
--Submitted by a student

Olson Middle School Could be way better. The teachers are nice, but the curriculum could be way better. The library is awesome! The librarian is awesome! This school needs to modernize. As the teachers do a great job here the students here have lots more freedom but need to be a bit more controlled. The special Education program needs a lot of work.
--Submitted by a parent

Nice school with nice teachers, although some of them do not really know how to teach. This school is full of mean kids, but also has some really nice ones. Overall, my experience with this school has been good, but i wish to see some improvments in the future
--Submitted by a student