3247 Bentwood Ln
York, SC 29745

My kid is studying here from kindergarten and now she is in 4th grade. Principal, Teachers and staff are very encouraging and very helpful to students they also provide up to date information about their behavior, everyday schedules and activities with parents. They also encourage students in the class to help each other,explore new things and think out of box. We saw a very prominent growth in our child’s behavior and in her academics as well.We are glad that we choose this school for our kid.

OMS is highly recommended for 6th and 7th grades, but 8th grade is another story, depending on what team the students get put on. Our child has only had excellent teachers, and our family has always thought highly of the school district. This is the first school year we have been disappointed in OMS. We can all agree that there will always be teachers that students and parents are not 100% fond of, but this year was different. The number of parents and students complaining about the English I class on a specific team is mindboggling. The students and parents talk to one another, so everyone knows the difference between one English I class and another at OMS and NGC. The parents know one English I class is more demanding and harder than the rest. We know parents complained to the district last year, and the solution was moving those students to a different team, which is why many parents decided not to go to the district this year -- no hope for change. We also know that moving students to a different team was a solution for some students again this year. While the assistant principal has been very active in trying to help with all the complaints, for which all the students and parents are thankful, the principal's lack of action and empathy is a major concern. If a concern is brought to the principal's attention, he quickly dismisses the complaint and offers no solutions or ways to help. It does not matter if 1 or 1,000 students complain about the same issue; he will not stick up for the person(s) on the other end but will always make excuses for what you are trying to bring to his attention. There is a quick answer or reason for EVERYTHING! Do not go to the principal expecting any resolution for problems because he simply does not care and will do nothing. There is no "let me look into this" and get back to you; the conversation is done! This issue extends beyond the current students at OMS. It is about the students who endured a similar experience last year and will face the same challenges after current students leave. The problem is more than just moving kids from one team to another; it is about the quality of education and the learning environment at OMS. If the district truly values the students at OMS, they must thoroughly evaluate the English I course and the teacher. The school's reputation, particularly with 8th grade, is rapidly deteriorating and will only worsen if nothing is done.

We have been a part of the Clover School District since our children were in middle school. My particular problem is with the high school. The guidance counselors have forgotten to share opportunities with students and provide no real guidance unless the student is their child (witnessed firsthand) or is a high-profile student (i.e. athlete; Student Council; a teacher/staff member's child). Most of the female teachers behave like they're still in high school and gossip with and play favorites with the athletes and "popular" kids. I have witnessed and heard about the actions of some of the more recently hired teachers and it has made me wonder if the school district even really verifies the credentials of these teachers? When a student is questioning if their own teacher is passing off AI-generated work as her own, there's a problem!I was led to believe that we moved to one of the best school districts in South Carolina, but several of my experiences over the years have led me to believe otherwise.