Oak Valley Middle School

In one word, awesome! I don't about the new principal, the previous principal was not a racist, had a genuinely great attitude and good intentions as far as the pupils were concerned. Hopefully, the new principal does not undo the good the previous one did , and leads the school to more success!

My daughter attended this school and developed many mental health issues. In no way am I saying that this was linked to the school, it was just her genes. What I am saying is that the school handled it awfully. One teacher going so far as to mock my daughter in class saying she just wanted "the easy way out." Getting accommodations for my child was an absolute nightmare and god forbid you wanted to have a civilized conversation with the principal who was very unfriendly and defensive about any legal matters involving the school. Sanitary conditions were also a huge concern of mine. The school has the number of bathrooms legally required for the large amount of students but only 3 of them remain open all year long because they don't want to clean the others (not that they clean the ones the children actually use!) The whole place is a bit of a dump, minus the interior of the classrooms which were never a problem. Teachers are a hit or miss. I loved some of the teachers but others.... not so much. From what my daughter has told me, the kids there aren't the nicest bunch but are fairly accepting of individuality. Overall, I'm glad my child will be attending a different school in the fall free from egotistical teachers and students who tell each other to kill themselves for laughs

Both my children have attended Oak Valley. I feel like they have received an excellent education. The principal Mr.Currigan is engaging with the students by knowing them by their first names, he makes his presence known on campus at drop off and pick ups by greeting the students coming and leaving. Weekly messages are received by phone to keep parents updated on the happenings for the week. Volunteers are welcomed and appreciated throughout the school. The teachers are dedicated and really enjoy teaching. All around the school has been a great fit for us. My kids are prepared for the next step in their education Highschool.

I'm not at all impressed with this school. Purchased a home in Poway district thinking you will get high quality education but all I've encountered so far are a bunch of teachers that have major entitlement issues. My son is entering 6th grade this Fall and I went to the Orientation Night at Oak Valley. One of the parents asked about Before and After school care. The principal advised that they don't offer the program. I'm not upset that there's no before and after school program, however, I am upset at the tone and way it was delivered. Like, figure that problem out yourself or to just simply " drop them off later and or earlier". These people don't understand that Poway residents go to work everyday to pay their high-a** Mello Roos and taxes that's why we just can't simply "drop them off later and/or earlier". The the principal had the nerve to ask us to donate our time at school like people don't got jobs.