Research Gardner Middle School Public Schools in Gardner, Massachusetts

“This school is not declining any longer. The current principal, as of the current 2006-'07 school year is the same whom was principal of Gardner's foremost elementary school. His performance has been proven in Gardner for over a decade or so and he truly is very good. There is no question, in the minds of many, that this school will turn around in 'the minimal' amount of time. (Thank you Mike Hurd.)”

“My children have both had wonderful experiences at the Middle School. I was extremely happy with their teachers and found them very helpful when I was concerned about their progress. With one child in need of some sped services they were so helpful in getting her the help she needed. Many of the teachers are as concerned about class size as we all are, but without money there is little they can do but deal with what they have. I have had numerous opportunities to participate in activities at the school, through the PTO and as a volunteer. After 3 years, all of them on the honor roll, involved in sports and in band my youngest is heading to the high school well prepared because of the attention she received from her teachers at the middle school. It is what YOU put into it.”

“Leave the kids alone that want to try and get the kids who don't care out of there.Stop picking on the kids that are having an awkard year finding themselves and give them a chance to get back on track instead of brushing them off when they try. The principal is not the problem the teachers are.”

“The Principal needs to go!They need to recognize the problems and fix them rather then brush them under the rug. The majority of the teachers in GMS need to look into a new profession as they should not be teaching. There are a select few that are truly Great Teachers and there should be more like them!”

“Time to get rid of the Principal. The Superintendant has already gone. The problem lies with them. The school remains in denial of any problems. Constant cover up. All the families who have been able to move away ... have moved!! What is left?? SCARY!!”