Hayden Plan in Chauncy Lake by Del Webb
Westborough, MA 01581

This school is fundamentally flawed. Structurally all K-3 elementary schools feed into Mill Pond creating an environment of a premature middle school for 4-6 graders. Kids this age are not ready for this environment. The school is too big for an elementary school and students make friends one year and then the next year they may hardly see each other because the kids are in separate halls and lunch rotations. The administration tends to favor kids with behavioral problems and continuously gives those kids a pass when they bully or threaten other kids. Communication with the administration in general is very frustrating. Overall we have been happy with the teachers.

My kid's time at Hastings has truly been exceptional. Settling into this new school was seamless for her. Thanks to the insightful guidance of her grade 3 teacher, Ms. Mountzoures (who is truly excellent!) .She recommended enrolling my kid in a group class with a specific focus on helping her overcome her shy personality . This level of individual attention my kid received, resembled that of a private school, and it's truly remarkable to witness the progress. Today, my child actively participates in class settings, demonstrating newfound social skills and more confidence in making new friends.I am ever grateful to Ms Mountzoures and Ms.Rouzzo for facilitating these sessions! Thank you!

I dunno how to put it but it’s more average than someone thinks. They just hide their problems well. Expired drinks here and there. Lunches are barely vegan or vegetarian. I mean no one wants to eat salads everyday! Some of the teachers here are…questionable. Might I add, there are no AP classes for 9th and 10th…kind of annoying. We’ve also had one snow day in like 2 years according to a senior in the school I’m friends with (I’m a freshman). Never thought I would, but definitely experienced bullying and seeing people smoke and vape in bathrooms. Can we please get that checked!? Anyway…quite a normal highschool. Nothing TOO special. Definitely nice afterschool clubs on the other hand. DECA, HOSA, Science Olympiad, etc. sports teams are also great. If ya can, I’d aim for a more elite school. Society wise. Academically it’s quite alright. B-‘s are considered bad almost students not teachers, student here values education more than one may see on the surface.

A culture of rampant racism, discrimination, bullying, and harassment amongst the students — especially the 7th and 8th grade boys. It’s been a harrowing experience for my son. My daughters attended this school many years ago and it was the same then too. Teachers are hit or miss and the guidance counselors and admin are largely ineffective in dealing with very serious issues throughout the school.