68 Blakeford Dr
Wendell, NC 27591

My son is in second grade. The child doesn’t understand what school is outside of Covid. Kindergarten abruptly stopped for two weeks, which turned into not returning. First grade was a hodge podge of virtual here, in person there, back to virtual. That being said, he has still had a wonderful experience at WES - in my opinion, the best one could have given the circumstances. Mr. Zellmer, the principal, greets the children outside every morning at carpool. He is always so kind, and it is so reassuring to see that in a principal. I recall that he used to be a kindergarten teacher, and I think that instilled a lot of the values he possesses that makes him such a successful principal. I had concerns about the time children were allotted to eat at lunch a couple of years ago, and he handled it promptly. I have no doubt that he cares for each and every child. My child’s teachers have all been amazing too, and each year, I have felt blessed because his teachers have gone above and beyond, truly cared for the students, and communicated with me about any concerns, etc.

I absolutely hate this school and if you hate your kids or want them to go to early prison, send them there then.

This school is a terrible choice for parents and students looking for a supportive teachers. Teachers will rarely listen to or try to understand a student's point of view. The administration will ignore many student concerns without any investigation unless parents interfere. Many of the work handed is just busy work and rarely has an impact on student learning. There are some helpful teachers but there are even more cruel teachers. It's incredibly hard to fix grades that a student didn't deserve without parental interference. The courses offered are very restrictive as well.

I have had an amazing experience as a student at this school. This has made me not only ready for college but also the professional world. Throughout my four years here I was able to grow and learn through the help of the incredible students and staff. I can't wait to see what Wake STEM becomes.

While we have had a few bumps getting our boy engaged, the leadership have been great partners with looking at options. This school is a college prep school so there is not an emphasis in the Arts, but more a focus on core curriculum. We love that there are male teachers teaching our boy as they provide examples of strong role models. We love the uniforms!

All teachers are very attentive and helpful especially Principal Baker during this pandemic. We are very lucky to belong to a school who treats the children as their own.