Wakefield Middle

This is our first year at this school. My son has thoroughly enjoyed his kindergarten experience. He has been getting good grades all year, especially in reading. He started the school year off knowing how to read and ended the school year reading chapter books proficiently. His spelling is great. He started the school year not knowing how to hold a pencil properly and now knows how to hold it and his writing is great. He loves his teacher and teachers assistant. He has made many friends. He is a picky eater but enjoys the lunch food. He really loves the different specials that they have. Stem is one of his favorites. PE is another favorite because they do a lot of different fun activities. His teacher does a wonderful job at communicating with us. He uses an app to talk to families and we’ve never had any issues with that. Overall I think my son really loves his school, I love his school and I feel proud to say my son goes to Wakefield Elementary.

We have been at this school over 6 years with 3 different principals, not counting interims. Bell, Baggio and Bransome. We currently have Bransome and she is largely absent. She arrives later than most staff and is not a visible presence in the school for students and staff nor at events for parents. She regularly forgets meetings, phone calls and emails. Our children have never been bullied more than this school year and we are so thankful WCPSS granted us a hardship transfer to get our youngest out. Bullying is not being properly documented and I have never felt more unsafe for my children at school. The principal does not want to be at this school and it SHOWS. Apply to your year-round application school or magnet schools if this is your base.

North Forest Pines is a fabulous year-round elementary school. The teachers and administration are experienced, compassionate, and enjoy being there. We have two kids there, one of which is moving on to middle school, and have no complaints.

We have only been at Casa for 2 years, but my daughter is having a great 1st grade year and really likes her teacher and is learning the appropriate material for her age. She seems engaged and enjoys school.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Thales Academy of Wake Forest ! From the moment we joined the school community, we’ve been consistently impressed by the outstanding leadership of the administration. They are approachable, deeply invested in the success of each student, and always forward-thinking in how they support both academic growth and personal development.The curriculum is thoughtfully designed—rigorous enough to challenge and inspire our son, yet completely achievable with the right support. We’ve watched our son develop confidence, curiosity, and a true love of learning thanks to the dedicated teachers who bring energy and passion to every classroom.One of the most special aspects of the school is the sense of community. The families are kind, engaged, and genuinely supportive of one another. The students form strong, respectful friendships, and it’s clear that the school fosters a culture of inclusiveness and mutual care.We feel incredibly grateful to be part of such a nurturing, high-quality educational environment. Thales has exceeded our expectations in every way!