this school is awesome. my sister and myself have gone through this school. many of the teachers are very useful and help you in what ever you need. Mr. Maher is an awesome principal and gives you help when you need it. all of the teachers offer help at least once a week. i am in eighth grade and i love
... Read more it. i am a WEB leader and i am going to be in leadership next semester. i TA for Mrs. boni and it is very fun. I think that Ta is something that everyone should do. It is an awesome experience. i hope everyone has and will have an awesome time at this school because it is truly a wonderful school. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/22/08
I love this school, Mr. Maher is the best principal, he's so kind and generous to his students and parents. These teachers are very intelligent, and my daughter loves it here. She's in 7th grade right now and she already likes all the classes she is taking.
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Four of my children have attended and or currently attending Thomas Hart Middle School ('Hart'). Hart is a school where the kids come first. I have never met a better Principal and Staff. I can't say enough good things about Principal Maher. He's one of a kind. He knows all of his students and if
... Read more one of his former students come to him for help...he's there! A true Angel. The Teachers are hardworking and very skilled. I have observed many teachers at Hart reach out to struggling students and help them get back on the right track. This school is over the top! I've personally have attended and my older children have attended schools where the principal was just a warm body and the teachers could care less. My hope is that one day all schools will be like Hart Middle School! What a great place to go to school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/17/07
I just moved here to Pleasanton and go to Hart as a 6th grader. I love Hart!! Mr Maher and staff, you're the best!
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Posted by a student on 09/25/07
I just wanted to thank Mr. Maher (who is awesome) and his staff for such a memorable expeience at Hart. I must say I was a bit nervous when my daughter started going to middle school, but from the moment I met Mr Maher and his staff, and saw how caring and concerned they were, I was immediately put
... Read more at ease. Thank you all so much for everything and especially for taking such good care of my daughter, you all helped her grow into what she has become today! Mr. Maher, you are the best principal ever! Pam Atkins Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/07
Has a great Principal and staff. Teachers are friendly and qualified. Great music program including band and strings. Popular activities such as year book, leadership, teaching assistant for 8th graders. Focused on preparing students for highschool.
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Program is excellent and students are very competitive. Music classes are offered and their band is great. Parents are very involved in volunteer works. I recommend this school to anyone.
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Posted by a parent on 02/01/06
Lots of curiculam activities like band, after school sports, and much more, there is also a lot of parent volunteers.
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Pleasanton schools — Thomas S Hart Middle School is located at 4433 Willow Rd, Pleasanton CA 94588. 4433 Willow Rd is in the 94588 ZIP code in Pleasanton, CA The school district for Thomas S Hart Middle School is the Pleasanton Unified School District. Thomas S Hart Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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