3350 Bali Street NE
Olympia, WA 98516

Principal Sarah Shaw's leadership at Chinook Middle School has extended its detrimental impact even to the realm of fostering a love for reading. It is nothing short of disheartening to witness an educational leader create an environment that is decidedly hostile to children enjoying the pleasures of literature.One of the fundamental goals of any educational institution should be to cultivate a love for reading and learning. However, under Principal Shaw's leadership, this objective appears to be sadly neglected. The very essence of a school library, a sanctuary for young minds to explore the world through books, has been tarnished by a culture of draconian restrictions and arbitrary rules.Rather than encouraging students to explore the vast world of literature, Principal Shaw's policies seem to stifle their enthusiasm. It is a travesty that students are discouraged from embracing the joy of reading due to the very person tasked with nurturing their intellectual growth. The atmosphere created by her arbitrary rules and oppressive policies has undoubtedly had a chilling effect on young readers, turning what should be a haven for imagination into a place of frustration.Principal Shaw's inability to foster a positive and supportive environment for reading not only robs students of the joys of literature but also hinders their academic and personal development. A love for reading is not just a recreational pursuit; it is a critical skill that underpins all areas of education.In light of these concerns, it is imperative that Chinook Middle School reevaluates its leadership and seeks to instill an atmosphere that encourages students to embrace reading and learning with enthusiasm. Principal Shaw's leadership has proven detrimental to this fundamental aspect of education, and it is time for a change that prioritizes the well-being and intellectual growth of the students.

This is a beautiful new school. Great place for the kids to learn.

The new principal is new, inexperienced and ineffective as a leader. This school year went way down hill. Last year the principal was incredible, the school was well run, the turn over rate for teachers and paras was low, my child’s test scores were 90th percentile. This year, my child’s test scores have dropped to 50th percentile. The school does very poorly at teaching students who are above or below the benchmark. The social and emotional support is non-existent. They write the kids up for everything now-a-days, it’s to the point my child doesn’t want to go to school. So sad.

I am so grateful that my daughter goes here. They have a supportive and kind staff. The school community is positive and strong.