Illahee Middle School

We have had a great experience since moving from TAD

Great school, my daughter has been in this school for 3 years and her progress is amazing( k-2 grade), she is reading very well, her math skills are strong. The school did get a new office secretary in 2024 - and she is nice and helpful. lots of family activities, coffee with principle once a month, efficient pick up lines.

the teachers and all the staff are very friendly and helpful, my son enjoyed going to this school, he was not familiar with English, but after a year of studying at this school, he can read, speak and understand English quite well.

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.

As a parent, I’ve had several concerning experiences with this school that have left me feeling unsupported and overlooked.First, my daughter has been going through a difficult time, and after reaching out for help, I was told that schools typically have resources available. However, none were ever offered or mentioned to me. Whether those supports exist or not, the lack of communication made me feel like we were left to figure everything out on our own.Second, when my daughter started her first menstrual cycle at school, I had instructed her to go to the nurse. She did, but there was another situation involving a missing child, and her needs were overlooked. I was never notified and didn’t find out until months later, after she had gone through it alone and felt embarrassed. I understand emergencies happen, but this still warranted follow-up communication.Third, my daughter has been struggling with attendance. I’m doing my best to support her, but I need support from the school as well. There have been instances where she was marked present when she was actually absent, which raises concerns about accountability.I have only seen the school principal once, briefly in her office. As a parent, I would appreciate more visible leadership.That said, the school counselor is an absolute angel—kind, attentive, patient, and clearly hard-working. It feels like she truly does her best to support students, and I wish more staff interactions reflected that same level of care.Lastly, during my recent visits to the front office, I’ve noticed a lack of basic acknowledgment. When I say good morning, I’m often not responded to. I’m not expecting much—just a simple greeting. It may seem small, but those interactions set the tone and can contribute to feeling disconnected.Overall, communication, support, and attentiveness need improvement. I want my child to feel safe, supported, and seen—and right now, that hasn’t been our experience.

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