Chisholm Trail Middle School

16700 West 159th Street

School District

Olathe
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 08, 2023

It’s sad that I have to post this review since I didn’t really want to but I feel it’s important to highlight some very important things that this school failed to do regarding the well being of my child. To be completely honest, I will be very brief in my assessment of what my child experienced here at Chisholm Trail. For one, she is a minority and I do believe this played a role in the treatment that was directed towards her from the staff members. As a result, it seems that there was some if not always, discrimination going on as well as mistreatment and mental abuse coming from staff members who were not properly informed or trained perhaps to deal with some of the issues that these kids face. Kids, who are minorities that is. But not only this, a lot of the concerns that my child had while they attended Chisholm were also not taken very seriously. Reports of inappropriate behavior & unwanted contact between them and some of the other students was also not properly addressed. This among other things are just some of the things, my child has experienced while attending Chisholm Trail, while she was a former student there. Because of this, I do not recommend this school to anyone whose child or children are minorities, but it is an individual’s choice whether to do so or not.
Submitted by student on January 31, 2023

i went to this school and there were a few great teachers such as mr morrone mrs parker and mrs robison but i felt like alot of the other teachers just didnt like me an didnt want to help me spring hill and blue valley are muuch better options
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2022

PROCEED WITH CAUTION. While I want to really like this school because of some great teachers, the bad outweighs the good. First, I think there are some really caring and helpful teachers & administrators here. But unfortunately, you have a number of other teachers that really could care less about the mental well-being of your child. Some of these negative reviews don't surprise me. There is no real interaction or interest in getting to know parents or students (unless you're a jock). So as I said, proceed with caution. It's not the worst school I've seen, but it's far from the best. Needs a lot of improvements to make this a better school, starting with caring and attentive teachers.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2022

Worst school ever, the teachers don't do anything about bullying at all. The students are horrible and the staff is even worse. My autistic son was called ableist and racial slurs, assaulted, and humiliated because he is disabled. The teachers belittle him. He’s came to me crying telling me what they do to him at this school. He’s came home with tons of bruises and scars and it makes me sick to my stomach seeing the principal do nothing about it. My daughter has been sexually harassed and assaulted by both the students and the teachers. The teachers are extremely rude and inappropriate to the students. If any other parents are reading this, DO NOT send your child to this school! They do nothing about racism, bullying, sexual harassment or coronavirus at all. Im a single mother of 2 and it is absolutely unacceptable for this school to treat the students like this.
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2020

Blue Valley or Spring Hill are far better choices
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2020

Awful! Can’t wait to get my child out of this lazy district.
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2015

This has to be the best Middle School in Olathe. My son is in the 6th grade and he absolutely loves this school! My experience with middle school back in the 1900's (lol) was a building full of bullies. My son said there are no bullies at Chisolm Trail. I have talked about classes with Ms. Hufnagel, the new counselor, and she is very kind and has been a tremendous help. The teachers all seem laid back and happy with their jobs. The After School Clubs are very popular and I can tell the teachers have a passion for heading them. I appreciate WAH (Wild Cats After Hours), because it allows for a great environment to do homework and eliminates some heavy books in a backpack. My advice to the administrators is to continue doing exactly what you have been doing. Thank you!
Submitted by other on September 08, 2014

I love this school I'm a student the staff is so sweet they have a smile on there faces every day . They great me every morning with a smile I like Chislom Trail.
Submitted by other on April 18, 2014

I was the first 6th grade class to go into middle school at Chisholm trail and I truly loved it. Yes, I had some teachers that weren't the best and kind of rude. But there are always going to be those kind of teachers at every school. I truly had an amazing time at CST and it was one of the best schools. Now that I'm in high school I miss it a lot. But I also love my new school Olathe South High School. Chisholm was great and south is great. you'll kid will love it if they make the best of it! & stay out of pointless drama(drama is in every school) overall this a school I would recommend. WILDCAT PRIDE -A loyal student
Submitted by other on February 18, 2014

this school is amazing with nice teachers and good food. There are lots of thing to do like sports and cheer and drill.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2013

This school is a joke! parents ask your child about the halls after school. if you have a problem and report it the school just gives you lip service. It is over run with constant bullying and harassment. would recommend parents to stay away from this school it has been the worst experience for my child. can't wait to be done with this joke of a school. It all starts at the top and goes down. Do I feel my child is safe at this school? Absolutely not! STAY CLEAR OF THIS SCHOOL!!!