Carl Hankey Middle School

I couldn't be happier. I am looking forward to more Middle school events. I just wish I wasn't so busy to get involved with the school. That is my parent's goal, to give back to the Hawk community (k-8)!

There has been a lot of upheaval in the administration of this school in the past couple of years. The principal tried to introduce an International Baccalaureat program, which was not funded by the school district. Extensive fund raising was required. The school is an "IB candidate" school at this time, i.e. the IB program is not yet accredited. The 6th grade schedule now includes two periods a day of English and in some cases 2 periods a day of Math. This means that the Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, PE and are only taught on alternating weeks (therefore, half the material can be covered). Instrumental Music has to be taught before school or after school, and only 3 days a week. Further, the Principal suddenly resigned in January, with no explanation. There are some very good teachers. I advise you to think carefully before sending your kids here. I am not comfortable with the way that the current schedule sacrifices many of the subjects required for a well-rounded education.

We are new to this school this year. I am so incredibly impressed at how wonderful this school really is. The teachers are fantastic and so caring. My son is struggling in math - and his math teacher helps him twice a week during his lunch break! How caring is that! The principal is fantastic. She is so hands on and her door is always open. She is always walking around the school and knows the kids by name. The school is completely organized and structured and everything is in control and calm environment. There is really no chaos anywhere. Whenever you leave a message or email for the principal - she calls you back in seconds. This school outshines any school we have attended so far and wish we had been here the entire time. It is such a nice and warm community and the kids, staff and parents are fabulous. If you can get into this school through open enrollment I HIGHLY recommend it. We couldn't be a happier Carl Hankey Family.

I have two sons, one in first & one in fifth. It is our first year at Carl Hankey Elementary and it is a truly a great school. The teachers are excellent at what they do. The principal is Dr. Wilbur and he gives his students, parents, and staff 150% You can tell when someone truly cares and he does.