Southern Hills Middle School

Our family has loved our first year at SHMS. Smart kids appear to thrive here. Bright kids are challenged and there is no stigma for being a strong learner. Drugs and typical troubles haven't been a part of our child's experience here.

My son is currently in Grade 7 and has fantastic year, his grades are excellent, he is motivated and enjoys all his classes and teachers. He has good relationship with his teachers and respects them. He has made friends and has participated in school sports.

I think it was wonderful and would suggest this school to anyone in the area.

The academics here aren't necessarily challenging except for some of the math curriculum. Although these classes are not difficult there are many people that I know that slack off during school and mess around too much, and I feel that could eventually impact the hard-working students. The teachers overall are satisfactory, except a few teachers that will not be named are not as good as you would hope. The facilities are nice, but I think instead of two gyms they could expand the auditorium. The office staff are rather strict, and it can sometimes be quite irritating. I know that this school has a lot of potential and has a lot of things to work on as well, so I would recommend this middle school if your student is studious and can make the right decisions