Sequoyah Middle School

Horrific experience with this school at every turn. During the first 34 days I had seen more significant issues in Alpac than I have sending my child to public school in the last 5 years. There is a significant amount of bullying within the school. Staff is rude, pushy and under educated. Attempted intimidation of multiple parents that I have spoken with. Child safety is not a priority after school limited supervision is given allowing children to wonder off or be picked up by anyone without staff noticing. Young children are sent on the incorrect bus routes. The pick up and drop off system is an accurate reflection of the lack of organization skills within the school's staff. After arriving to school kids walk around the front of the school after picking up breakfast unsupervised by staff right next to a main road where they can be taken without being noticed. This allows any elementary student to leave the property unnoticed by school staff. There is no lunchroom. Any stranger entering the building to get to the office will immediately have access to students getting their lunch which is a huge safety concern because anyone is allowed through the front doors. I have never seen any school or childcare facility have such little regard for the safety of the children. I highly recommend avoiding this public school at all costs. Waver into another school, k12 or find a private school scholarship program for lower and middle class families. This school has had a negative emotional and psychological impact on my child and entire family over the course of just a few weeks with back to back negative events. I have never had a single bad thing to say in regards to a school previously. There are additional significant issues that I will not state at this time to prevent from being identified as a parent of one of the students. This school alone could drop property values in the surrounding area.

Lakeland is the most amazing school. All the admin and staff are excellent. I do think more parents and children need to be held accountable, but the school staff handle it with grace. The office staff are always so helpful and friendly. And the admin are probably the best in the district. Excited for the 23-24 school year!

The new admin at this school have made huge improvements! As a parent I am extremely excited to see how the next school year goes. I appreciate their compassion, dedication, and discipline. Children and parents need to be held accountable and they have created best balance to do this.

Teachers are very attentive, active pto, and tons of onsite services to help those who need extra help from extra reading help to counciling.

Awesome place/community, just not the right school for our children.

Our daughter has been there for two years now and we couldn’t be happier. Mrs Ott and the staff have been great and we are lucky to have her in the classroom. Our daughter was a difficult drop off to start with and now she can’t wait to get there. We appreciate the care and understanding they provide for all of the kids.