Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92131

Our experience at Meadowbrook Middle School left me with serious concerns about communication, follow-through, and the integrity of leadership.My son experienced issues that required repeated parent advocacy, including bullying-related concerns and an incident where his belongings were damaged. What bothered me most was not just the incidents themselves, but how hard I had to push to get clear answers, accountability, and follow-through.When administrators and adult staff are involved, families should be able to trust that concerns are handled honestly, documented properly, and followed up on without parents having to repeatedly escalate. Unfortunately, that was not our experience.One of my biggest concerns was the lack of honesty and consistency in communication with students. There were situations where adult staff told my son one thing, but when I followed up as the parent, the explanation changed or the responsibility was shifted back onto the student. That is extremely frustrating because children are already at a disadvantage when speaking up to adults in authority. Adults should not be able to rely on their position to avoid accountability or assume a student’s word will matter less.There were individual staff members who tried to help, and I do appreciate that. But the overall system did not feel dependable. My biggest disappointment is with the leadership culture and the lack of accountability when parents raise serious concerns in good faith.Parents should not have to fight this hard to make sure their child is safe, seen, and fairly supported.

While my daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time at MC and has had an overall positive high school experience, some aspects of the school that have left me frustrated. Most teachers are good, and the school spirit is undeniable, which is wonderful to see. However, I’ve had serious concerns with my daughter's counselor and her assigned vice principal. Unfortunately, my experience with them has been disappointing.When my daughter needed support, both of these staff members were unresponsive and seemed to lack the time or willingness to help. Despite their outward appearances of caring, their actions—or lack thereof—made it clear they weren’t genuinely invested in providing the assistance my daughter needed. This has been incredibly frustrating, as it’s difficult for students to feel supported when those in positions of authority are not providing the help they truly need.

We have been a Morning Creek Family for the last several years and I could not be happier with the education my kids are getting. The teachers are top notch and I appreciate that the school's foundation provides enrichment through the Wheeling Program - STEAM Lab, Art Studio, and PE. My kids have also benefitted from the fact that we have a full time school counselor and a focus on social emotional learning. There are many after school programs, and events that are fun and community building. I am confident that my kids are being kept safe and are getting a well rounded education. We love being a Morning Creek family!