John H. Liechty Middle School

Gratts is not the school it once was. Partly because the pandemic, but mainly because of the Principle. I have observed, when I come to the office, she is mainly concern with herself, and even raises her voice to office staff and to parents sometimes. The teachers my son has had tell me that she expects them to change/do everything, but doesn't know how to teach herself. So many things the school used to have are gone. Robotics, Run Club, Chorus, field trips - my children loved those and when those teachers left who did those activities they were gone. Of course yes, there was the Pandemic, but we could have those activities again. But the teachers won't do it because they know the Principle doesn't care all she cares about is testing and scores. She puts on a fake voice around parents at the gate but they know she doesn't care. Very sad.

Overall, we’ve had an excellent experience at Olympic Primary Center. The teachers and administration have been great and very supportive. Our son (who has an IEP) felt very comfortable and learned a ton, while also making lots of new friends and becoming familiar with the school environment. Olympic Primary Center has done a great job of preparing him for kindergarten and beyond.

Beautiful staff and beautiful community. From Ms Murphy to Mrs MG, former principals, the students education was their number one priority. Teachers have gone aboce and beyond for my childrens education. Throughout the pandemic they were excellent at communicating with with parents and always stayed on top of regulations and guidelines to keep us all safe. Indeed a great school.

One for the worst schools do not recommend.