Spencer Rd
Oakham, MA 01068

We school choice our child into Quabbin from a failing neighbor town's school. Our child is thriving here, is socially engaged, academically challenged and busy with after school activities. These are all things that would not happen in our hometown's school.

The teachers need to say they'll listen, but troubled students don't get the help they need. The school never announces things in time (two-hour delays, snow days, etc.), hires unqualified people, and the teachers/staff never do anything effective to stop bullying. The education itself is way too slow for most students and teachers don't respect the student's opinions on the school, ignoring them when they try to speak up. On top of that, the current principal (Purnima DeMorais) is not qualified for her position. When she was principal of the school she switched from, during the pandemic she hired unqualified family members to "teach" (they didn't) and didn't lead the school in a good way. Overall, it's a mess and the staff tries to cover it up while ignoring the students.

Oakham Center School provides a safe and caring environment for children to grow and learn. Children are greeted by staff outside each morning as they arrive with a genuine smile and friendly "Good morning!" Teachers and administration staff are welcoming and helpful. You can tell they truly want the best for every student. The communication is also top notch!