702 E Walnut St
Fort Gibson, OK 74434

The people that are griping about this school have obviously been told no on something ridiculous they thought they were entitled to. All you have to do is look at their test scores-they’re pretty high achieving-and realize that they work hard. Shame on someone for being upset for the fact that they can have fun while doing it. Everyone in that building-from the principal and the counselor, to the teachers, custodians, and cafeteria workers would do anything for any kid inside that building. I would put this school up against anyone and am so proud my child is being educated here.

Fort Gibson used to be a great school when I went there. Now that my children are there, it is a completely different story. Half of the teachers are amazing, while the other half do nothing. Literally nothing. My kids have some classes where they do nothing and get an A just for showing up. They aren't learning anything helpful in those classes, in fact they are learning bad habits. Kids play on their phones all day, sleep on the floor in classrooms, and bullying is really bad. Students are allowed to make up lies and rumors about other students causing the victim to get in trouble, but the school does nothing to the students that are lying and spreading false rumors. The school actually protects these bullies. The administration also keeps punishing all of the kids instead of singling out the ones causing problems. The students are now not allowed to go the bathroom very often because of other students vaping in there. My kids say that they can't even walk into the bathroom without being bombarded with vape fog. It's disgusting. The school does not support the students' mental health at all. The students attend an advocacy class, which is a complete joke. Half the time my kid's advocacy teacher doesn't even speak to his students in the classroom. They all just sit there playing on their phones, then teacher included. On several occasions he has made racist and transgender jokes, as well as derogatory remarks about religion.

Both of my boys have had wonderful experiences at Fort Gibson. One had to have extensive help with speech for several years. He has since graduated from their speech program and is doing wonderful. Recently, my oldest had some difficulty with a bully. The middle school staff, specifically Mr Pemberton, took this very seriously and I'm happy to hear my son report that there has been no more bullying. All too often we hear about schools ignoring this sort of thing but I'm glad I've got my boys in a school that cares.

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