Graham Park Middle School

Front desk has an awful attitude. My daughter got hurt back to back within 1 week and were given excuses on why a parent wasn’t reached. Mind you this was a head injury and I’m a nurse myself. I had a talk with someone in administration who did not formally say who they were but stated they would follow up. This school does not follow up with parents when it comes incidents. They administration hide their credentials and do not state who they are over the phone unless you are in person. I DO NOT RECOMMEND and can’t wait to move out of dumfries.

I've had three different children attend this school and they've all grown in immense ways. They are constantly challenged and given pathways to develop their strengths. One of my children needed additional support and the school worked with us every step of the way. The teachers are responsive and you can tell they genuinely care. The diversity of the students and staff is an added bonus. The school constantly put on events for students and families and it truly feels like you're part of a community whenever in attendance. Everyone from the teachers to the librarian to front office workers to the principal is involved in cheering along your little ones at their events and award assemblies. It's a morale booster for sure and you can tell the kids look forward to it. All in all, I've had nothing but pleasant experiences in the last four years.

I have been here since Kindergarten and I love this school so much, The staff and teachers are the nicest people and are so child-friendly, and I'm proud that I stayed here until Middle School. It has field trips, field days, nice people, beautiful paintings on the wall and so many educational sources and activities for children to join they always communicate with families to show how friendly the school is and it makes learning fun. I love the memories I made here and they are always looking to improve the school. If you want an early learning for the best experience, I would recommend Mary F Williams Elementary School.

This is a traditional Catholic school. They have shorter days every Friday and attend mass as a school every Friday. In some grades there is more opportunity to participate as a parent volunteer than others. Some teachers do not allow parents to come in at all except for parent conferences. I believe it really depends on the teacher and how she runs her class. Most, if not all, teachers are women. The school lacks diversity and does not celebrate cultural holidays or showcase encore subjects such as art or technology. Although they do have a spanish teacher that teaches spanish language. The school would benefit from having more parent involvement in activities with the children after school. Art night or music night sounds fun and an activity that most schools have, including private school. Some classes are not very fun and include many worksheets. If your child enjoys doing worksheets then they will do fine. The PTO has been more active this school year and trying to have the fun activities outside of normal school hours.

We absolutely love the new principal and teachers