Hanes Middle School

This schools program is incredible! You have to see it in action to believe all the things their students have the opportunity to be a part of. While not in the better part of the city of Winston Salem, Hanes is a safe place to send your children and for them to excel in middle school. The fact that they share a campus with Lowrance School (a school for special needs students) has really taught my child about life and how we can better improve the lives of those around us.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is one of the best kept secret of Winston Salem. My daughter attended this middle school and then begged me to send her to a different middle school where all of her friends were going. I have regretted giving in to her wish since. The difference between the Hanes teachers and the new school were huge! The teachers at Hanes genuinely care about each student and were so big on communicating with the parents. The principal leads the charge for structure and excellence. I love HANES!
--Submitted by a parent

There is a large disparity at this school between how the 'traditional' students are treated as opposed to the HAG students. The HAG students have all the resources and positive attention, great teachers, and everything given to them, while the non-HAG kids go without, and are treated differently, are low in resources like textbooks, etc. I am very concerned about this and do not feel it is right.
--Submitted by a parent

As a current student at Hanes I would like to say that they got rid of the lines in the hallway like a week after them put them up.
--Submitted by a student

As a Middle Schooler at Hanes, I must say one thing: This school has become a bit over controlling of thier students. Or shall I say alot? As some have stated, the principal is over-controlling. While I do understand the fact that uniroms do have somewhat of a reason, why do we need to walk in lines through the halls? Why do we need lanes in the halls? Sometimes I forgetof the fact that I'm not still in elementary school. What's with the assigned lunch seats 'so we don't hurt anyone's feelings?' I've had several teachers mention of such; I suppose not realizing that we have to be exposed to such sooner or later. The school is rather unruly at times, as well. =/
--Submitted by a student

I went to hanes for all three years of middle school, and as I got older it seemed the school got worse. The principal has become over controlling and the standard mode of dress was horrible. They now have lanes in the hallways, assigned staircases, and who knows what else. Although I made some great friends there, I would no longer advise sending your child there.
--Submitted by a student

I love love love love love this school and everyone in it!!!!!!!!!!! ~ a seventh grader
--Submitted by a student

My family has been extremely pleased with our Hanes experience. We currently have a student in 7th grade and have a rising 6th grader on the way to Hanes next year. The AG/HAG program has fantastic teachers that provide engaging classroom experiences to students. The technology at this school is second to none in this part of the country. Check out the website Hanesms.org to see what an amazing place this is. Some students complain about the standard mode of dress, but I feel it helps keep the focus away from the haves and the have nots and serves as an equalizer among all attendees of the school. Students do get a a fairly wide range of choices in color and several styles to choose from, so it is not a 'uniform' per se. Students are offered a wide range of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities at this school. Great PTSA.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a horrible school they treat the kids like kindergardners with lines in the halolway and teachers walking students to EVERY class! I would not reccommend this school to anyone and i have gone here 6th-8th grade -8th Grade student in Hanes Middle
--Submitted by a student

While Hanes does have a great HAG program, I feel as a community member that it should also be commended for great educational program that it provides for the neighborhood children. It is much more difficult to teach children who do not necessarily have a passion to study. The teachers offer many different learning styles and experiences for the classroom. There are a lot of extra curricular activities offered through Hanes which many students are actively involved in!