Homer L. Hines Middle School

The admin to this school is terrible! First I witnessed a security guard at the main lobby. Then as I roamed my way to the office to talk about my child's issue, the two women who where in the office were slow to acknowledge me. When they did the lady to the right said to wait for the lady in charge of my issue. Well that same person who's titled was just announced was sitting on the left. I guess she was too busy playing solitary cause after 20min she finally attended to my needs. The next time I had to deal with these so called customer service admin it took even longer. Why, I have no ideal since no one was in the office. Maybe cause they don't like their jobs. Maybe because they get paid no matter how they treat the parents. No wonder this school is in the low scores. And another thing, why the heck are there security guards and some are dressed in gang clothes with jewelry hanging from their necks like a thug? Doesn't that say inviting to someone who is new to the area? HECK NO! Now we pay taxes to this school who clearly doesn't use it wisely. If race is an issue with the ladies behind the counter this mother can give attitude right back!
--Submitted by a parent

this is the worst school i have ever encountered. now a 9th grader, i was in 6th grade when i went here. had to switch out after, because i was getting bullied. honestly, do not put your kids here. i moved and started going to grafton high school, about 15 minutes away. it is a great school, unlike HINES.

Great school, great kids and great teachers. Hines Middle School is one step closer to perfection. Go Spartans!
--Submitted by a teacher

i went to hines for all grades (6-8) and im going to be a freshman in high school next year. i really think hines prepared me for the challenges i am going to face in the ib program. the teachers were very nice; they balanced the role between friend and teacher very well. however, i did have a few teachers who really made classes almost unbearable. those teachers' classes were where i learned the least. those experiences did teach me to teach myself, though so i cant really complain. all in all, i had a fun time and teachers make the transition from elelmentary to middle schoool easy but some teachers really shouldnt work there.
--Submitted by a student

I went to Hines from 6th to 8th grade and I absolutely loved it. There are a few things that need some work but should improve within a few years. Most of the teachers I had were great. Some were very unorganized though.
--Submitted by a student

All of the teachers don't back down on students. They help them and make sure that they understand it.
--Submitted by a student

i love this school my teachers ms.bishop miss.tucker and miss.woods they are the best teachers
--Submitted by a student

Hines is still an unorganized school!
--Submitted by a parent

Hines middle school is the best school ever!!! the enviroment is warm and fuzzi lik a teddy bear and you never run out of things to do. There is no such thing as popularity cuz everyone fits in and has friends. We have an awesome prinipal and the 7th grade administrator mrs.Miles rocks out loud. The saddest part of hines middle school is either when you graduate or when your best friends do <3 <3 otherwise hines is non stop fun!
--Submitted by a student

I was concerned about middle school and had heard negative things about hines in the past. I have found Hines to be just fine! my child is happy and we have had no problems...Nothing at all major! we had a schedule problem that was resolved quickly. Hines has a new principal as of last year and i had heard, and have found to be true, he is great! Dr. Smith is very attentive and cares about the students. We visited twice last year and attended open house and back to school night and dr. Smith was visible and talking to people every time we were there. He even took us on a tour himself during the summer visit. My daughter is in with a good group of teachers, she's challenged (a lot of homework) and making great grades! We couldn't be happier.
--Submitted by a parent