8 Deer Bay Rd
Ashby, MA 01431

Great school, small class to teacher's ratio,they go the extra mile to help the children succeed.

The entire school district needs an overhaul, however the high school is the worst. The staff turn around is high except for the ones that should leave. They do not know how to handle general situations and when a challenging situation arises they make absolutely no effort to do the right thing. They look out for their own interests, especially when wrong and when confronted they ignore and put a gag on other staff to not speak with you. Not a good or healthy environment when it should be about the students and their health and safety and it's more about protecting themselves at any cost including trying to convince another child to go along with a lie just to support what actions they took regardless of how wrong they were. This leaving that child to not trust anyone at the school as they shouldn't.

All three of my children have attended this middle school, and our family has had a consistently positive experience. While we do not have direct experience with the special education department, we can speak to the school’s responsiveness, communication, and overall learning environment.When we were made aware by another parent that our son may have been experiencing bullying in class, we contacted the school. Within an hour, the principal, Ms. Olmstead, called to discuss the concern. Communication was promptly sent to the teachers to gather information, and the situation was handled professionally, efficiently, and with care. Ms. Olmstead is warm, kind, and clearly dedicated to the well-being of the students.We have only had positive interactions with the teachers and consistently find them to be caring, thoughtful, and attentive. The teachers are approachable, responsive, and genuinely invested in their students’ success. They set clear expectations, communicate effectively with families, and create a supportive classroom environment where students feel encouraged to learn and participate. Instruction is well-organized, engaging, and focused on helping students grow academically while also developing confidence and responsibility.Communication between our children’s teachers and our family has always been excellent. We have consistently felt informed, supported, and valued as parents, and we appreciate the professionalism and dedication demonstrated by the entire staff.