Avon Middle School

When I am asked why we send our children to St. Mary, the obvious initial reason is that reinforcement of our Catholic values and faith formation is important to our family. That being said, I cannot say enough about the curriculum and teachers that our children get to spend time with every day. I can vouch first-hand for any teacher, preschool through grade 8, and feel blessed every day by the team of teachers my children are lucky enough to have. It is obvious that they truly care for each and every one of their students. The STEM program is top-notch, and I am constantly amazed by what my children are learning not just from books, but experiences each and every day. They are learning not just to memorize facts and processes, but to think through challenges, collaborate with others, and problem-solve, developing skills that will be critical for life. I am so impressed by the unity of the junior high teachers working as a team, setting the tone for expectations from the start of the year and making sure that students will be better than prepared for ANY high school they choose. Our children love going there, and we love the high quality of education, small size, and close-knit family feel that we have not found anywhere else. I would not hesitate to recommend St. Mary to anyone looking for the best Catholic school in the area.

School looks for certain types of kids and doesn’t understand basic childhood development. Punishes children for typical developmentally appropriate behavior and induces unnecessary anxiety in parents.