Jackson Pike
Jackson, OH 43137

I would have to disagree with review from Jan '17. I have never once in the 4 years involved with Buckeye Woods, have I ever seen a teacher bully their students and not love and care for them. I also have approached & spoken with the Principal several times concerning my children and knew she cared, and trying to do the right thing for them. Just maybe it was the way your constructive criticism was given!

This school has honestly been one of the most emotionally exhausting places I have ever experienced. A lot of people only see the outside of the school and think it is welcoming and supportive, but they do not understand what many Black and Muslim students go through behind the scenes. Throughout the year, I constantly heard racist comments, Islamophobic jokes, and disrespectful remarks that made me feel uncomfortable and unsafe almost every day. There were times when students would casually say the N-word, make “go back to your country” comments, or joke about ICE and deportation around immigrant students like it was funny. Even hearing those things repeatedly slowly affects a person mentally, especially when it feels like nobody truly cares enough to stop it.What hurt the most was not just the comments themselves, but the way many situations were handled. A lot of us reported these incidents multiple times, hoping something would change, but it often felt like our concerns were dismissed or not taken seriously enough. Sometimes we would be told things like “we’ll look into it,”. Or “get back to class”. But then nothing would happen after that. It felt frustrating watching students get away with saying harmful things while the people affected by it were left angry, hurt, and emotionally drained. After a while, it makes you stop feeling safe at school because you start expecting disrespect every single day.As a Black Muslim student, it honestly became tiring walking into an environment where I constantly felt judged or unheard. School is supposed to be a place where students feel safe enough to learn and be themselves, but instead I spent a lot of time feeling anxious, frustrated, and emotionally exhausted. There were many moments where I felt completely alone because people around me did not understand how deeply words and constant discrimination can affect someone over time. I am grateful that I am close to graduating because I truly do not think I could mentally handle another year in this environment. I hope that in the future the district takes racism and Islamophobia more seriously so that other students do not have to feel the same pain, anger, and isolation that many of us experienced.

This school has gone downhill over the years. Look at their student growth. It is much lower than it should be for its demographics. Some teachers are good, but most do not care and make no effort to help out. They offer nothing compared to other middle schools in the same district

Hayes is a great school with really great teachers! The staff and principal Nesler came together to help my son be more prepared for middle school at the end of this school year. They provided great insight and recommendations. Couldnt be happier with the support and education they have provided!