Tommie Spear Middle School

This school is a joke. The entire Sallisaw Public School system is a joke. If I had a choice in the matter (which I don't, because the administration will not let my son transfer because of GREED!) my son would be in a different school system. One that doesn't treat him with disrespect. They only care about two things in this school - SPORTS and MONEY. The children's education and environment are unimportant to them. The school is falling apart and they have more than enough funds to build a new school, but they would rather use the money for a new football field or a new gym. There are very few teachers who care anymore at this school. They PUSH CHILDREN OUT OF DESKS! when they get angry at them AND GET AWAY WITH IT because the system would rather sweep it under the rug! HA! I feel sorry for every student at this school. And every other school in the Sallisaw Public School system.
--Submitted by a parent

This school needs to be totally torn down. It smells musky has many water leaks and roaches are regularly seen around the cafeteria. They spend all their money on football here and don't offer track or cross country at all. No options for foriegn languages! My daughters math teacher spent the first day of school on her cell phone fighting with her booyfriend in front of the class. We are moving closer to Muskogee/ Fort Gibson area simply because this school is soo terrible and there are really no other options in this area that are much better.
--Submitted by a parent

I go to this school, and I want to kill myself. All they care about is football. My math class has to share an air conditioner with another class because the school spent the money on hot tubs for the football players. The band program sucks, and the cafeteria is disgusting. There are no foreign language classes! Luckily, we will be moving!

I go to school there! and its great i am in 6th!the teachers are awesome! i love it!!!
--Submitted by a student

TSMS was better than I could have asked for my son. The teachers are involved and give honest and constructive feedback. There is no tolerance for bullying or fighting. The kids are taught to respect the rights and feelings of others. The school is tolerant of differences and encourages kids to be themselves. My son's self-esteem and academic performance were better at this school than I thought possible. If you are looking for a school to challenge and encourage your middle schooler, I can't imagine you would do better in this area than Tommie Spear. They will make your child feel welcome and really care about his or her education.
--Submitted by Katherine Jones, a parent