This is a great scholl great nice freindly teacher and as a whole is a safe fun place to go to school I would not change it for the world
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Posted by a student on 07/20/09
Staff are Awesome. Mainly, Mrs. Hertel is the best in the world. A big help for anyone who wants to do anything in the school. A+ Mrs. Hertel!
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Posted by a student on 03/31/09
If you are thinking about putting your child into this school don't. As a military parents of 17 years and many excellent schools, this is the WORST one we have ever encountered. My son who has HADDS has gone from kinder to 6th a straight A student we moved to FT. Riley and his 7th and 8th grade has
... Read more been the worst nightmare of his and our lifes. His grades are all failing and he might have to resit the 8th grade. It is certainly not because he isn't bright and it isn't because we haven't tried to contact the teachers and work things out. There are a few special caring teachers there but not a lot. The principal is aweful and couldn't care less as for the counselor, don't even bother asking to talk to one of them they don't care either. My son is miserable and lost. Not good Read less
This school has been awful. My son's grades have slipped. I have tried numerous times to contact the teachers, only one out of six returns my calls. I tried to contact the principal, and was not helped much. The guidance counselor has also been unavailable to help my son despite my direct request.
... Read more My son is expected to have too much responsibility, he cannot maintain this level and is given no assistance despite my requests. This school is awful for a child that needs some extra help every now and then! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/17/07
Ft Riley Middle School is a great school for most children. The teachers are approachable and express a sincere desire to instruct well. Its test results and support among parents are a testiment to overall success. We experienced an administration resistant to providing the strongest achievers with
... Read more more personalized instruction. Our child achieved straight A grades, but constantly complained about being bored and nearly always completed homework assignments prior to the end of the school day. We are taking our child elsewhere next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/06
My three children have attended Ft. Riley Middle school over the past 5 years. They have had the opportunity to be apart of a wonderfully diverse educational experience. The teachers are highly quilified and take their time to really understand the students. The staff provides consistant feedback
... Read more on student performance which helps us to keep up on our kids education. The school has extra curricular activities my kids took advantage of too; band, music, sports, student senate and National Jr. Honor Society. Ft. Riley Middle School has been a wonderful experience for our family. Our kids have gone to high school tatally prepared for the experience. Thank you Ft. Riley Middle School Staff. TKM Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/20/06
Fort Riley Middle School has been a great asset in my childs educational experience who has aspergers syndrome disorder. He not only learns academically but they also focus on his goals (social, organizational, transitional, and communication skills) in every class. Communication with staff has been
... Read more excellent, whether it be basic questions, clarifications, or academic status through emails, phone, in person, or conferences. I have always received a quick response back, which is important to parents. If my child ever has a problem they find a solution (one that will work for my son). My son has a very dedicated team who gives him just the right amount of support. My son has had a great experience at this school. Teachers have taken time to understand who my son is and brought the best qualities out of in my son. They really make students and parents feel welcome. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/14/06
This school was wonderful! The teachers truly care about their students. They understand the issues military children face and do all they can to alleviate their problems. I wish my child could finish out here but unfortunately we are PCS'ing. But for anyone coming I say you will be happy to have your
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/05
As a military parent, I am always concerned about the schools my children will attend while moving throughout the country. Fort Riley Middle School is a great middle school. The teachers are dedicated, willing to work with block leaves, and keep parents like me informed. When I was stationed in Iraq,
... Read more my son's teachers continued to keep me informed of his progress. His teacher from Team 9 even took the time to video tape his performance of a song he wrote and mailed it to me. Does the school have problems? Of course, what school doesn't. But it's the wonderful things that teachers do for our kids and our families that often gets overlooked. If you happen to get stationed at Fort Riley, I hope your children have the privelage of attending FRMS. Read less
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Fort Riley schools — Ft Riley Middle School is located at 4020 1st Division Rd, Fort Riley KS 66442. 4020 1st Division Rd is in the 66442 ZIP code in Fort Riley, KS The school district for Ft Riley Middle School is the Geary County Unified School District 475. Ft Riley Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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