217 Danagher Ct
Apex, NC 27539

I have two children at Middle Creek. We have been there for three years now, even having to work through the challenges of Covid and remote learning. All of our children's teachers have been fantastic. Mrs. Winkler, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Yoder, and many of the "specials" teachers have all been wonderful. Our children have flourished, love going to school, have made a lot of friends, have become vigorous readers, and are doing well in all of their subjects. The only critique we have is that they could be better at challenging students that are perhaps already familiar with some of the base lessons. Especially returning to in-person learning after Covid, 1st grade was a repeat of many of the things that were learned in Kindergarten... 2nd grade was a repeat of things that were learned in 1st grade, etc. It is a shame that AIG is not offered until 3rd grade (I started "gifted" in 1st grade, for example), but that appears to be an odd Wake County policy instead of something that is specific to Middle Creek.

We have been so happy here at Holly Ridge Middle School. Teacher and Administration look for ways to teach students independent, there is excellent communication from the staff here. I've read some of the other reviews, and middle schools have the same issues all over. We have not had any negative experiences and have loved out time here at HRMS There are volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved here if parents have the time.

Bullying. It is a rampant issue at this school. 2 years of nonstop bullying. Do you want a child to endure sexual and physical assault for 2 years straight? Next comes depression, cuts, voices. It takes time to heal these things. Don't come to this school. It will hurt you. No security for students, if you are physically harassed and you physically defend yourself EVEN IF YOU DIDNT THROW THE FIRST PUNCH, you share the same punishment. When I defended myself from a gang up attack against me, the counselor told me it was MY fault. They said I shouldn't have done anything to them. I was the one who got ganged up on. Terrible school, no support, no safety to students who want to succeed accedemically, this place is just a playground for bullies. FISHING FOR VICTIMS.