Whiteside Middle School

111 Warrior Way

School District

Whiteside 115
Grade

5-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on January 02, 2025

I have went to this school since 5th grade I am now in 7th. This school has let others students bully me into changing myself into a mean person. The principal says she will fix something and doesn't. There were times last year where I ate lunch in the nurses office and stayed in alc for pe even for my favorite lesson. Bullies turned other people to hate me and be resilient against me. It is very violent with fights and teachers not being able to control the class leading to students not being able to learn. I was in honors at my old school and it had bo disruptions in class. Now my grades drop due to disruptions and the teachers having to stop class to handle situations. I was touched on my stomach and back by a student and when I hit them to back them away I got sent out and had in school suspension all day,for protecting myself. The counselor is sort of helpful but usually disregards my problems, as if they are not important enough.
Submitted by student on May 30, 2023

I don't know why there's so many bad reviews! I have been going to Whiteside since 2016. It's pretty crazy on the bus.
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2022

I have had one child graduate from whiteside and currently have two children in the middle school. We have had enough and are moving just to get out of this school. We have dealt with this for far too long due to how much we love our home and neighborhood. But enough is enough!Like many have said, it is a circus out of control. If fights, bullying , and lawsuits are your thing, this is the school for you.My advice is stay clear of Whiteside 115
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2021

Whiteside is a wonderful school. I have 2 children who have graduated from here and 1 who is about to graduate from here. This school offers many after school activities/clubs and the teachers are very engaged with the children. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with all of my children here.
Submitted by other on March 30, 2015

It is a very very good school.i love this school very very much and I hope more people enroll
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2013

I applaud this school, I pay my property taxes like anyone else... My kids have attended Whiteside their entire school career. My son "seemed" to struggle with A's, B's and C's the last couple years... But read on ... He is now in his first semester at Belleville High School East ... And He's Flying !!! He has Straight A's and one B+ ... Whiteside prepared him for High School for sure ... Remember the predicament the State of Illinois put Whiteside a few years ago... Just like all other schools... The Whiteside Administration adjusted and dealt with it accordingly & effectively. If you are moving and want a great school for your kids ... Buy a home in this school district... Whiteside is Very Worthwhile. And the Belleville East High School system is very worthwhile too when they get to that age.
Submitted by other on May 02, 2013

the faculty is very nice and bullying is not tolerated and the students are on there way to greatness. there is also a great variety of clubs and sports to try out for.
Submitted by parent on February 24, 2013

Our daughter attended Whiteside several years ago. I am sad to read some of the same complaints we had are still an issue. Bullying was a major problem that was not handled well by the school staff and administrators. We relocated to Edwardsville and have been pleased with the school district. Our daughtet will graduate this May with honors.
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2013

I am very frustrated. My son is has been bulllied 4 times since the school year began and it is only February. We have gone to the principal all 4 times and receive the same generic speech but nothing seems to be done about it. How are children supposed to feel safe to go to school when the school isn't taking the steps to protect them!
Submitted by parent on January 08, 2013

this school was very great, my kid love and heart everyone in this school. thank all the people in this school that help me and my son.
Submitted by parent on January 01, 2013

I love this school and it starts with the principle. He has a ZERO tolerance for bullying or any behavior that will disrupt learning. Bullying exists at all schools and the schools way of handling the problem in my opinion is excellent. We have encountered a bullying problem with our oldest. We approached the principle with the problem and he took care of it that day. Next is the teachers. All of the teachers are approachable and kind. Their one on one approach is by far the reason my children are doing well and loving school. Finally, I love how we can keep an eye on their progress with Skyward. We can check everything school related and customize it as well. We are emailed for low lunch balance(a dollar amount that we determine) and any messages that the teachers send out for either what is coming up or concerns for your child. We recommend this school highly and in fact we are planning on moving and will not move out of the schools district.