The staff there are very rude sometimes but an alright school
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Posted by a student on 09/03/09
valley springs middle school is better than any other scool including cane creek because vsms focoues on you childs education to get good grades and a good life.no there not a goof off school like cane creek with all there laghfing and play vsms is deticated school and if your child goes here you will
... Read more will be proud of there dedication,and foucus on there home-work,school,life. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/11/09
I am currently attending Valley Springs and would not recommend it for anyone considering to enroll their child. The teachers can be a little bit hostile and the principal uncautious. There are a few cliques, but not as much as you may see at other schools. I personally have had friend that was busted
... Read more and expelled for having drugs. (So, yes drugs are a problem). And the food is disgusting and unhealthy. There are hardle any choices for chores and electives and only one language is taught and that is only for one semester. Students interested in band may only take band and PE as their electives for the whoel year. Test scores are unsatifactory. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/25/09
My son is attending Valley Springs for the first time in 8th grade and we have been very impressed so far. The curriculum is much more challanging than we were expecting! My son talks about his teachers and what he is learning almost daily. There are also plenty of wonderful extracurricular activities
... Read more for children to be involved in. Thanks Mr. Rookey and Mr. Tenney for the positive impact you have made on our son this year! He has a renewed interest in Science and Writing! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/04/07
Valley Springs is an excellent school. My 3 children have all experienced a loving, supportive atmosphere during their middle school years. One of them is a special needs student and the other 2 were in the gifted program. The teachers at every grade level are very professional with high expectations.
... Read more They balance this with a true love for their profession and their students. I'm sure there are families that have negative experiences and no school is perfect, but you will be very lucky to have your children in this school. By the way, student diversity is a plus...not a problem! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/28/07
This school puts on a good front for everyone. A lot of teachers that have been teaching for 20+ years that still teach with an iron fist and no modifications. The evidence of 'the haves and have nots' is a big influence in this school. There are many 'clicks' and 'gang members' that don't get spoken
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Posted by a teacher on 06/21/07
Valley Springs is an excellent school from an academic and activities available standpoint. The leadership at the school is your typical education system stereotype. The socio-economics mentioned in other comments are not the fault of the school; yes most kids are from middle to very affluent backgrounds
... Read more but I have not seen that being an issue. It's a great school and the testament to it is that many, many families are trying to buy residences in that school district and finding out that is one of the most expensive in North Carolina. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/22/07
Considered the best in Buncombe, but compared to what? Not a great school at all. Disappointed. Socioeconomic differences between the children (haves and have nots) is a real problem. All children deserve love, attention, and proper care, but they are not all getting it in this area of NC. Teachers
... Read more seem to care. However, they spend much of their time trying to discipline kids who act out, all day. Princ and VP are obviously not able to control the problems. Drugs are a huge problem in Asheville. Personal crime & violent crime are much higher than national average. cnnmoney.com can tell you more about that. The stats listed here are not accurate. The scores are much lower. North Carolina Report Card (web site) will give you the accurate scores. Last year (06) they would not release the math test scores for 7-8 months. Scores were terribly low. No chorus, drama club. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/07
It is a good school. however this is not a perfect place, as many people think. Asheville NC is VERY diversified. Very. The diverse children are all in school together. They have officers on staff at the school at all times. The guidance counselors are great. Principal is OK. VP Is OK. Nothing to
... Read more write home about. Check out provate schools as weel, prior to enrolling here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/31/06
The school is a decent one, however there are safety issues that are kept secret. Many of the teachers are great. The principal tends to avoid any confrontation or TRUE discussion with parents. However, he will call you and he tries to 'act' as though all is well. Guidance counselors seem to really
... Read more care. Office staff is friendly and helpful. They have sports and extra C activities, dances etc. The school is under construction in parts. They are adding on a huge section. 24-30 kids per class in 2006. Read less
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Arden schools — Valley Springs Middle School is located at 224 Long Shoals Rd, Arden NC 28704. 224 Long Shoals Rd is in the 28704 ZIP code in Arden, NC The school district for Valley Springs Middle School is the Buncombe County School District. Valley Springs Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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