Central Minnesota Jt. Powers Dist.

I have had a very positive experience at Madison. They have an excellent Chinese Immersion Program which gives children an advantage in life. The teachers and staff are amazing and they really care about the kids they work with. The school works well with children that need a challenge or are advanced learners. There is a good amount of diversity within the student body which helps teach the children about respecting others and helps them gain a better understanding and appreciation for those that are different from themselves.

If you are looking for a school environment centered on Christian values, respect, and maturity, our experience unfortunately did not reflect that. At times, the atmosphere felt more like a high school clique among adults than a faith-based community focused on teaching compassion, integrity, and accountability. There appeared to be ongoing favoritism, drama, and division that contradicted the very values the school publicly promotes. Families should expect a Christ-centered environment where concerns are handled fairly, respectfully, and with genuine care for all children and parents involved. It is disappointing when a school’s actions appear inconsistent with the Christian values it publicly promotes. Prince of Peace Lutheran School describes its mission as “Learning for Life. Centered on Christ,” emphasizing compassion, respect, leadership, and Christian values taught “through both words and deeds.” Yet during an 8th grade graduation ceremony, a father who remained actively involved in his child’s life and education for many years was publicly excluded from parental recognition while only the mother was acknowledged.The decision was deeply hurtful to the father and extended family and reinforced division rather than encouraging respect for both parents. Despite shared custody, involvement in parenting and school responsibilities, and significant personal and financial sacrifices made to support his child’s education, the father was effectively made invisible during an important milestone moment.There were also prior concerns involving bullying, exclusion, and favoritism connected to individuals within the school community. At one point, my younger son — who did not even attend the school and was only eight years old — received disturbing online threats from older students associated with the school involving gaming items and violent comments. When concerns were raised, it felt as though they were minimized or dismissed rather than addressed seriously and compassionately.A faith-based school should promote unity, accountability, dignity, and protection for all children and families. Actions should reflect the Christ-centered values the school publicly teaches. Families deserve respectful communication, fairness, and an environment where children feel safe, valued, and protected.