Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

The school just to be great. I agree with the comments up here, Christmas spirit is gone, for Christmas they do a Grinch night. Well, the grinch hates Christmas too.. kids don't do any performances at all, barely any activities during the year.

Absolute lovely place to be! Welcoming with high engagement!

The principal the assistant principal the teachers the staff are 100% AMAZING.

Horrible! And wish i could get every red penny back from them

Our experience with St. Germaine School was very positive during my child’s early elementary years. The teachers were caring, the school fostered a strong sense of community, and we appreciated the values-based education.However, beginning around 5th grade, our experience changed. It seemed that some of the teachers were very young or recent graduates, and at times they appeared to relate to students more like peers than educators. As a parent, I want my child learning from experienced professionals who emphasize academics, critical thinking, and character development—not conversations about Instagram, social media trends, or the latest online challenges.Another factor in our decision was that I lost confidence in the school’s leadership under the previous principal. I simply did not feel that my concerns aligned with the direction the school was taking, which made it difficult for me to trust the leadership. That said, I understand leadership changes can bring new opportunities, and I sincerely wish the new principal the very best. I hope they are able to strengthen the school’s academic focus, support the teachers, and continue building a positive environment for students and families.Every family’s priorities are different, but parents considering St. Germaine for the upper elementary and middle school grades should ask questions about the teaching staff, classroom culture, and how social media topics are handled. While we were very happy with the school during the early grades, the later years ultimately did not meet our expectations.