2936 S Harvard Ave #A
Independence, MO 64052

Deeply disappointed and concernedAs a parent, I am heartbroken and outraged by the way my daughter has been treated at Nowlin Middle School. From the start of the school year, she has faced persistent bullying — not just from students, but also dismissive and unfair behavior from some members of the staff. What’s most disturbing is that I believe she’s being targeted because of her skin color. My daughter is Black, and instead of finding a safe, supportive environment, she has been met with hostility, exclusion, and discrimination.She comes home in tears almost every day because of the way students treat her. Many of them are openly racist, use hurtful language, and show absolutely no sense of respect or kindness. What’s worse is that the school seems to look the other way. When we’ve brought these issues up, we’ve been met with coldness or defensiveness from the very people who are supposed to be protecting and supporting students.The staff have been incredibly rude and unhelpful — not just once, but repeatedly — for no valid reason. I expected better from a place of learning that claims to care about all students.Until there are real changes — in leadership, culture, and accountability — I absolutely cannot recommend this school to any parent, especially families of color.

We love being a part of the Three Trails community. I have always felt well supported as a parent and a PTA member. Our children love going to school and feel loved and safe here.

during covid nobody wears masks, teachers and staff are ok, none are great but some are just completely awful. a lot of smoking/vaping/drug use during the day. The food is probably the worst I've ever seen. Teachers do nothing about fighting/bullying. The dress code has a few parts that don't really make any sense. overall I wouldn't recommend it as much as other schools, 2/5