White Station Middle School

Instead of criticizing why don"t you tell us what you know about White Station Middle School? what is it that bothers you about it?
--Submitted by a parent

Im sorry, but I am amazed by so many of the comments made on this board that claim to be from students at this school. Just by reading them, I can tell they are written by middle school students, but by adults, maybe teachers or administrators who work at this school. These comments are written in the style and tone of an adult not a young teenager. Its a shame these writers can not let the school stand on its own merits, let the truth out there. Every school can not be 100% perfect, the students can not be watched 100% of the time and there will be students who will fly under the radar and avoid getting caught after bad behavior. There will be bad apples and they will know how to hide their bullying activities and have cohorts who will stick up for them, as they deny they did not do something...

I am a seventh grader at WSMS. I am in the optional program, and I believe that WSMS is an AMAZING SCHOOL. All of the teachers are outstanding, everything is ALWAYS organized, and the students are all very friendly and nice. There are rarely any fights, Mr. Page, an OUTSTANDING principle, makes sure of that. They have many clubs you can join. Some people say in here that the kids are all very snobby and so-and-so, but I am here to assure that very rarely do you meet kids who talk about how rich and such they are. I, for instance, am NOT like that, and I have a lot of friends that aren't, too. Another thing. WSMS doesn't have "cliques". Of course, they have the populars, and the weird kids, as all middle schools do, but everyone is very friendly and open. It will be VERY hard to NOT make a friend here, everyone is so kind. You would LOVE this school, just like I do!

I am a student at WSMS.I love and hate it.The teacher are amazing,but it seems like some of the teachers do not care ore try hard enough for the safety. For example,I was bullied at lunch and hit in the face. There was a bruise on my jawline. I showed the assistant principal and explained to him what happened,but the other student got a slap on the wrist.I get bullied a lot and I tell the teachers,but nothing happens. other than that WSMS has a go educational program,but not a good student family.

0 We had to yank our son out after the first quarter. He was bullied constantly and had all his supplies stolen and even had his lunch money stolen. They also took and broke his glasses. When I tried to get information on their so called parent connect system NO one would help me. Son also stated that in one of his classes the kids would fight and scream the whole time and he could not even hear what the teacher was saying! Very out of control and no obedience.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm a parent of a 6th grader at WSMS, and I have to say, at one month into middle school, my family and I are very pleased with what we've seen from the school. The principal Mr. Page is outstanding, and very supportive of the teachers. I am very happy with the challenge she is facing, and look forward to learning more with her. They recently made the decision to merge Memphis City Schools with Shelby County schools. i am not happy with that for two reasons: Shelby County scores are based on a smaller segment than MCS, so they look better even when schools are not really better, and the more wealthy neighborhoods also seem to be the most prejudiced neighborhoods. I don't want my daughter attending school with snobbish kids. Diveristy is necessary to success. She's great where she is. WSMS has outstanding teachers, and parental involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a seventh grader at WSMS and I have to say: This is an amazing school. I have found great lifelong friends here. I love Spartans! It's far from your stereotypical middle school. Any, if at all, bullying issues are quickly taken care of and most kids at school are not in cliques, just groups of people who are friends because they like each other. Warning, though: the curriculum is really challenging and you'll learn a lot here, but it's hard work.

When you first walk in .it s as if you can almost feel the difference .the teachers are all great and seem to have the children s best interest at heart Expectation and goals are set high; I think this alone makes a vast difference in the behavior of the Students and may be seen in every aspect of the school, from the individual teachers who offer after school tutoring, to the efficient staff members, down to the parent participation.
--Submitted by a parent

Im a student at wsms and this is my first year and i love it the teachers,and staff or the best in the whole world and i couldnt ask for more im in the 8th grade and i love it im in the traditional program my teachers are mrs.Reed,
--Submitted by a student

It is one of the top rated schools in Memphis.
--Submitted by a parent