Midway Elementary School

We have been very pleased with this school. Our youngest is in the French Immersion program and receives half his lessons completely in French daily. I am amazed at his progress. The related arts program (music, art, p.e., computer, and Spanish) for my older two is exceptional also. I feel like they are getting a very well-rounded education. The teachers encourage open communication and solicit volunteers in the classrooms which is nice. The only negatives I can report is the high pressure PTA fundraisers that another reviewer also commented on. I would love to be able to pour oodles of money into the school like many of our friends in the more upscale neighborhoods do, but unfortunately we just can't afford to do so. Also, there is very little playground equipment, despite the fact the PTA has been promising to buy it for 2 years now with all those profits. I don't want to end on a negative note though, as overall we have been happy with Midway.
--Submitted by a parent

If your child has asperger/autism, this school discriminates agains them and looks for any reason to get rid of them (specifically the assistant principal).

Midway has exceeded all of my expectations. The teachers are wonderful and have open communication with the parents. I'm very fortunate that my children are able to attend such a wonderful school bo build a solid educational foundation.
--Submitted by a parent

Was invited last year to attend my 4th graders singing along, but before our children could sing, we were "held hostage" by the PTA. The PTA gave recognized one another and gave each other gifts. This was a switch and bait tactic and decided at that point to no longer support this schools PTA. The PTA has been extremely aggressive over the years and this was the last straw. On the 2nd or 3rd day of school, they start sending home the wrapping paper fund-raiser items & the pressure it high. This year the principal also is leaving half-way through the year, who does that?
--Submitted by a parent

The principal and staff will do anything for their children and they arrive each day with a smile on their face,ready to help our children be the best they can be.
--Submitted by a parent

The opportunities at this school for children to excel are a blessing. There's the Partial Immersion Program, the Eagle program, character education and recognition, the Principal's Cabinet....the list just goes on and on. The teachers are highly-trained professionals and the parental involvement amazing. So many new subdivisions are being built zoned for this school because parents know a great thing when they see it.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school!!! The teachers are amazing and the school is very good all around! We've never had any problems with them and they've helped so much with my sons difficulties due to ADD
--Submitted by a parent

Our daughter will be leaving Midway this year after attending since kindergarden. We have really enjoyed her years there and hope that LIS will offer the same values and commitments as Midway has. Midway has a very dedicated staff that want to be there and be the best and it shows. I'll miss our daughter going there.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has new leadership and is way overrated.
--Submitted by a parent

What an incredible school! I am so impressed with the 'extras' art, PE, wellness, computer, french, music etc. Not to mention the incredible instruction in math & reading. The school purchased a communication folder for each student and I daily/weekly hear from the teachers. Very organized. Tons of fund raising going on, incredible parental involvement, and they are working hard to improve the only negative thing the 1st-4th grade playground. Highly recommend and look forward to having 3 children there next year.
--Submitted by a parent