My name is Matthew and I am currently in the eighth grade. While I dislike many of my peers I find this school fun to attend. It appears many people that communication is a problem and all I have to say is that my parents have never had a problem setting up a parent teacher conference. This school is
... Read more big on sports (mostly football) just like many Mississippi schools as well as education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/09
I love this school. I would not want to work anywhere else. We have a great group off teachers and prinicipals. I honestly believe we are the best school in north mississippi.
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Posted by a teacher on 06/05/09
I have a 7th grader this year and she is struggling. I've tried to remedy problems by going thru the teachers and counselors who promise help but see no results. The lack of communication is the most upsetting. Teachers rarely email me back and the their words and actions are completely different.
... Read more I am worried that my child will not be successful because of the lack of follow thru, information and communication from the staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/11/09
I am a student at Olive Branch Middle, and I really love this school. Almost no problems in it, except the horribly long lunch line. Sometimes it take 20 minutes to get your lunch! But other than that, OBMS is a great school. Great teachers, and awesome principals.
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Posted by a student on 01/07/08
I have two children in the Olive Branch district from OBES, Chickasaw, OBIS, and now the eldest at OBMS. I will agree their is not much parent participation as parents are used to from the other schools, but let's face it, this is junior high. Besides, at this age children don't want to see their parent(s)coming
... Read more to the school every day. I have never had a problem with teachers not calling me back, although they prefer email. Besides, these teachers teach several children on a daily basis. Most teachers teach more than one subject plus extra curricular activities. The only problems I saw with this school were sanitation problems inside the boys bathrooms and the lunch situation. If your child's lunch period is last and they have run out of food, Oh well! Overall great school, great teachers! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/07
this school is a great place and has a great enviroment. The teachers do hand out progress reports and if you are not getting them then that means your child isn't showing them to you. our guidance councelors are wonderful people and would do anything for your child. The teachers are great and they do
... Read more everything to help kids understand what they are teaching. I know that obms does have its downsides like the bathrooms or the lunch food but, its a public school what do you expect? Your childs not going to always have a gourmet meal. Every school has its downsides. obms is a great school! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/01/05
I am both a parent and a teacher of students at this school. My sons have adjusted nicely to their new school. I am very impressed with the way the resource program is run at this school. The Learning Labs are a plus! My son has had good experiences in band, choir, SPOTLIGHT, and his advanced academic
... Read more classes. The biggest adjustment for us has been the block schedule. It is hard to get used to, but it allows for the students to participate in more activities. My biggest disappointment is that the PTA does not seem to push for (or want)new members. I asked about joining and never received an answer. This is discouraging to me as a parent and as a teacher. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/29/05
This school limits the parents involvment and discourages parent teacher relationships. It is next to impossible to speak with a teacher. You do not know how your child is doing in school until you receive the 9 weeks reports. The teachers will not return calls nor send out progress reports on
... Read more a consistent basis. One teacher did not grade any papers until the end of the 9 weeks. The guidance office does not work well with the children nor the parents. They are very negative and not at all flexible. This is not a productive nor emotionally positive environment for our children. What a Shame! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/05
The achievement standards are high, which is great; however, 95% of my experience with the teachers have been negative. I feel that that on an average of 6 teachers, 1 didn't demean the children. Where has the love of children/teaching gone?
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/04
The school is great my son plays football and is very active with the school.He tells me the teachers are nice and DO teach him fairly.
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Olive Branch schools — Olive Branch Middle School is located at 6530 S Blocker St, Olive Branch MS 38654. 6530 S Blocker St is in the 38654 ZIP code in Olive Branch, MS The school district for Olive Branch Middle School is the Desoto County School District. Olive Branch Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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