Hemphill Middle School

2100 Wagner Street

School District

Strasburg 31j
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 01, 2023

The school administration and school district is NOT prepared nor in the appropriate mindset for the population growth that has been happening over the last 5 years. They got a new superintendent this year that is really good with talking the talk, unfortunately it only allows further masking and denial of the issues with misappropriation of funding, bias for “keeping that small town feel” aka denial of the need to change and more appropriately provide for students. The elementary just went through a decent remodel, but the middle school and high school are extremely lacking in the ability to even house students let alone provide appropriate provisions. The middle school only has two hallways that they cram students in, 6th graders are exposed to behaviors and environments that are premature for their age which throws them into their own social emotional disruption and distraction. There is terrible bullying, mental and social health problems, and the school administration blameshifts and gaslights parents and students that try to get help. They are extremely judge mental and do not activate IEP or 504 processes or provisions unless students are very obviously disabled and low functioning, their go-to reason for not following 504’s as well as denying IEP protections is that a student must be failing at least 3 core classes. Parents who are active in their students lives and academic experience are talked trash on, haphazardly placated, dismissed, and even with an ARC advocate the schools do not consistently and completely follow 504’s and IEPs. Even with doctor diagnosis, doctor’s letters, and release of information forms for them to communicate with outside providers. They pay millions each year to the eastern plains chapter of BOCES but the bias controls the outcome. The schools play dumb because they outsource special needs provisions but actually control and manipulate processes so they appear as if they are in compliance. The high school only has two elective classes and NO CAFETERIA so the kids go to a local gas station or the dollar general and aren’t interested in their campus. The middle school is atrocious and a terrible environment. These kids are NOT getting what students their age need to support a healthy and productive transition to their teens. Shame on you Strasburg!
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2021

Racial injustice is a huge issue in the school! I have dealt with and worked with a lot of principles in my career and this principle is by far one of the worst if not the worst! She is extremely unprofessional she will scream at your child and not communicate with you about it I have sent numerous emails and received no responses. Most of the teachers that we have had to deal with have been wonderful and that is the only reason why I have not pulled my children from this school.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2020

I am very blessed to have my daughter go to Hemphill Middle School. They have helped my daughter build her confidence and has helped her grow. I couldn’t ask more from the teachers and staff. Thank you !
Submitted by other on November 23, 2019

Our daughter has had wonderful teachers that truly care about her as an individual. I trust the teachers explicitly.
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2019

The principal is awful, and most of the staff is lazy. There are a few great teachers, but most act like they hate their jobs and their students. Just sad.
Submitted by parent on June 15, 2017

The worst middle school I have ever experienced.
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2016

We just moved to Strasburg, and I'm very impressed with how well this school is run. The teachers really care and the classes are small so kids get the attention they need. The kids are also very nice. Beautiful school.