Hedgesville Middle School

This will be my third year at HMS and I must say it has been the best experience for my son. I was really worried about the transition between intermediate to middle, but the teachers and support staff are amazing. The principal is ALWAYS available if I have a concern and the teachers go over and beyond to help the students. I am looking forward to my daughter attending this school in two years. Again, this truly is an amazing school!!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has attended HMS for 3 years after transfering from another city. We received a phone call from the guidance counselor who explained the classes to me since I had concerns about the level of the honors classes before the schedule was set. My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her middle school experience and transitioned nicely. She has been involved in numerous groups (certainly no lack of choices in the extra-curriular activities). I have never witnessed a more dedicated staff of teachers, principles, support staff and guidance counselors.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has attended HMS in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. The principle and teachers are very involved with the students. Bullying is not tolerated and anti-bullying groups, such as Friends of Rachel and the Watch DOGS program, are in place to make sure all students have a wonderful middle school experience. My daughter is going to miss HMS when she goes to high school next year.
--Submitted by a parent

I give it an F they allow school bullying and do not help special needs children.Very Disgraceful.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the third year of having a child at HMS and I have nothing but positive things to say about this school. The teachers go out of there way to help the students and have always been available to me whenever I have needed them. The teachers can only do so much for the children academically - discipline and hard work have to be taught at home. You can't blame the teachers for everything!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers at this school expect parents to only rely on those assignment books but my child has difficulty with them, always has. I have fought the 'responsibility' fight with my child for years and the grades continue to suffer. I needed help with my child's academics and the teachers were NO HELP AT ALL. So this year, we're on our own again at Hedgesville Middle. If you have a child who needs no extra attention at all, this might be a good fit. If you need any help though, no matter how little-you can forget it.
--Submitted by a parent

I have attended HMS for 3 years, I must say that this is a great school, and has a lot of potential. The climate control in the school is horrible. When it is freezing outside, the boiler furnace operates on 'occasion', and in the summer, the air conditioning doesnt work exceptionally well either. Another issue is that the administration did not seem to show much notice when the heat was not working in 1/4 of the building, when it was 10 degrees or below outside. The guidence department is lacking very much concern for the students. Other than those issues, the school is a great place to be, great teachers, and a safe environment.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter is in the 7th grade and this is her 2nd year at HMS she sets high standards for herself and she is able to achieve her goals, because of the education she receives at HMS. The staff from administrations to the teachers are very qualified and caring.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter used to fail all her classes till she went to Hedgesville Middle School.
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended HMS for two years. Our family separated his second year, in which time my son was having problems adjusting to the divorce and new family structure and was going through the most traumatic time of his life. His grades dropped and he had problems focusing. Only two teachers expressed concern and the guidance department offered no help. If your child learns everything the first time it is explained, this is a great school. If not, this is school is the road to destruction for your child.
--Submitted by a parent