Pretty good teachers, curriculum, and safety is valued greatly. The students are pretty immature…read morebut nice compared to other schools I've seen. The school food is pretty gross. I literally witnessed some sort of large white worm come out of someone's apple. But I guess that's what you get with free, state provided food. The justice system needs some improvements though. I was wrongly accused and put in detention for many things that I didn't do. The school is also pretty dirty and could use a good cleaning especially in the bathrooms, Don't even get me started on them... Recently, the school implemented this bathroom pass system to stop vandalism and it is flat out horrible. This new system has not improved a single thing. The bathrooms are still getting vandalized such as things being written or engraved on stalls. Also try not to get run over on your way out!

It's was fine teachers are nice students are shitty people to be around and couldn't stop asking me…read morefor homework answers, some need academic help and a manners Course.

Nichols is actually called "Niggles" because I always seem to have some annoying niggling injuries…read morewhen I play a soccer game here, and I'll always associate it with niggling injuries even though it's an amazing facility. Nichols is probably the best place I have ever played football (soccer) in the Buffalo area. The field is perfect. Unfortunately I have a very poor record here... in finals, I've always been on the losing side. Then again I've always been on the massive underdog team in finals, and it's a miracle that those teams have even made it to the final game... but yes, never won a trophy here. Nevertheless, thoroughly appreciate the surface and the facilities. I won't mention the guy that took me out here on this field and severely damaged my ankle. On purpose. That kind of thing is hard to forgive but what can you do. That's life.

Excellent education. They also have amazing art, drama, sports, literary and science programs among…read moreother programs they have. they have their own concert hall, hockey rink, baseball diamond, gymnasium and many other modern amenities. The teachers are top notch and the students consistently graduate to Ivy League colleges

My teacher gave minis points, FOR NO REASON. I had to sue this school district a couple times…read morealready and I'm willing to sue again.

The middle school teachers seemed to increase in apathy and condescension as each year progressed…read more By the time my son got to 8th grade he was begging me not to go every morning. These teachers are not building relationships with students. The newer ones who do always end up leaving and the teachers who stay are very unpleasant to deal with. I wish i could afford private school. There is a huge need for new leadership ASAP.

From what I saw it was a beautiful School the auditorium is very huge and I was there for a dance…read morecompetition that a loved one was in. It was very accommodating for the amount of people that came to participate and to root for their loved ones who were also in the competition.

I'm writing this review months after the fact (well into the winter) because the negative impact…read morefrom last summer's Park Camp experience is still lingering in our home. My daughter, who was thrilled to return for her second year at Park School Camp after an unforgettable first summer, continues to mimic an inappropriate behavior she picked up from observing the camp counselors: constantly hiking up and rolling her shorts to make them shorter. Despite our ongoing efforts to address and correct this at home, it's become a stubborn habit that's proven difficult to break, all because she saw it modeled as "normal" by the adult role models at camp. This was never an issue before. The contrast between the two years could not have been more stark, and the disappointment is profound given the significant financial investment I made, as a lone parent household. Thousands of dollars for what is marketed as a premium summer program on a beautiful campus. The first year was, admittedly, truly exceptional: the staff were kind, knowledgeable, professional, and courteous; the weekly themes were creative and fully embraced; and the events were spectacular, thoughtfully planned, and executed with evident care and resources. It genuinely felt like a meaningful investment in the children's growth, joy, and development - a true, dream like partnership between the camp and families. The following year, however, felt like a complete bait-and-switch. Cost-cutting measures were glaringly apparent in every aspect, from reduced staffing quality to stripped-down programming. Weekly themes were barely present - if they existed at all - they felt tacked-on and half-hearted rather than woven into the daily experience. Events that had once been "out of this world" were now subpar: fewer in number, smaller in scale, and lacking the creativity and polish of the prior year. The professionalism evaporated; many counselors dressed casually to the point of inappropriateness, often in extremely short shorts that sent confusing messages to young, impressionable campers who should be able to view them as role models. I am not exaggerating when I say that I saw counselors' private parts showing on more than one occasion. If I had had viable backup childcare options lined up, I would have pulled my daughter out right away and demanded a refund. As it stood, we felt trapped into seeing it through. When I repeatedly raised concerns with the administration - specifically about the counselors' attire and its clear influence on the kids, proposing a straightforward solution like staff uniforms or basic dress code guidelines, I was stunned by their dismissive response. They refused to act, citing fears of "getting sued" if they enforced any standards. This struck me as a weak excuse; a simple, neutral uniform policy could have preserved professionalism and consistency without inviting controversy, yet they opted for inaction over prioritizing positive role modeling for the children entrusted to them. Overall, this experience shattered our trust in the program. What was once a summer highlight has left lasting negative effects we're still navigating months later, alongside deep hesitation about ever returning. Families paying premium rates rightfully expect accountability, consistency, and genuine investment in quality - not apparent corner-cutting that undermines the entire experience. Sadly, the second year fell disastrously short of the high standard set by the first, leaving us feeling deceived by what amounted to a classic bait-and-switch. As a business owner myself, I fully understand how tough the economy has been on everyone these past few years, and I genuinely wanted to give the program the benefit of the doubt. Cost pressures are real, and no one expects perfection in difficult times. However, the lack of accountability and unwillingness to engage seriously with constructive feedback left me no choice but to share this publicly. I tried repeatedly to resolve these matters privately, but my concerns were not taken seriously. I hope this review helps other families make informed decisions and perhaps encourages the camp to restore the high standards that made our first year so special. Regrettably, I don't think we will be returning.

The Park School Campus reminds me of the resort in Dirty Dancing for some reason. I didn't realize…read morethat this is true campus style and that there are separate buildings here. The art teacher here, Mrs. P, is awesome! She put together an art lesson for our Girl Scouts, which they all totally enjoyed. Parking is a tad bit confusing. We just pulled up along the road in front of the building. No parking lot. Anyway, pretty campus. I saw some people using the campus to run/exercise on, which is a pretty good idea.

This is one of 3 high schools in our town. We like arrending the school plays and this was our 1st…read morevisit since before Covid. They're very organized. This includes everything from ticketing, concessions, ushers, the orchestra, and the performers. Parking is never a problem. Just like local businesses. We like supporting the local school events. It means a lot to everyone involved. The plays are normally once a year so you need to keep your eyes open to when they're going to be. Naturally the information is on the school's website but also can be found in the local papers, in our case, the Amherst Bee. So go have a little fun and support these students! 2023-9

Attended the February 2020 musical presentation of The Wedding Singer. This review is about our…read morepersonal experience with attending this play from ticket purchase to exiting. The tickets are available to purchase online. You can select the specific seats you want and print the tickets at home. We have discovered that the ticketing website changes occasionally but if you are interested in attending an activity at the school, call their main office number for ticket information. We like attending high school plays because we like watching students make an honest effort to give their best to the audience. You can tell that the performers are passionate about the roles. The plays we have seen at this school have all been wonderful. Sure there may occasionally be someone a little off tune or a cue missed here or there but so what, it happens to professionals too. We always leave the performances impressed with the singing, acting, choreography, orchestra music, lighting, set design and direction. Some of these students will eventually become professionals in the preforming arts. Exiting the school and the parking lot has never been a problem. For full disclosure, we have absolutely no vested interest in this school or it's activities other than living in the school district.

(Part 4 of 1) 10/14/19…read moreI am sure an all girls school has their own crazy antics that some girls did. Nevertheless, the main thing that I would change if I were back in time, is wearing some freaking flip flops instead of walking on the bathroom floor/showers areas.  Once done, students walked or ran back to their dormitories. This could be a long walk during the cold and miserable days. During the hot times, some (including myself) walked back to the dorm in only our towels.  Some students got a huge surprise when their towels got pulled off of them. Under the wrong circumstances some women caught an eye full and laughed; as well, as other male students. Teenagers at there finest... The Resident Assistants who are high school seniors and act like supervisors for the dormitory teachers, guarded the showers and kept everyone else from using the showers.(certainly in my dorm called Templeton) Evidently the all the classmates in the Templeton Dorm did not have the guts to challenge their authority.   We were all freshmen in that dorm and we all were intimidated by the seniors. (This another thing I would change in me if I were to go back in time my 9th grade year...there was no rule where you couldn't shower in the morning, afternoon or night in Templeton...it was just the Resistant Assistants being assholes...with the exception of one or two of them later on.) There were things that some seniors did that intimidated other classmates around the school, but after my first year, I was not intimidated by anyone.  Not even the teacher that threatened to beat me up for saying some sexual remarks to his girlfriend. I did not say those things to her, but if I did, I would have told him right then and there since he was all confrontational with me. (Of course this would have lead to a darker path. One of use would be dead and the other in prison... I am glad had restraint... I don't remember if I reported him to another teacher, but I know nothing happened to him in the years I was there...)  Ahhh the things that happen at school.   Today is 10/10/19 and I am sure everyone uses the showers in their own dormitories ...(I hope so)... since both sexes now live on campus. There are a lot more memories that I am sure will come out when I write about Winter Carnival,  Orientation,  Senior Trips, Crimes&Punishments,  musicals and acting to name several things. I am happy this school is part of my life. I am not sure who I would have been if not for The Gow School.  More to come later on...

Great school brother attended in 2004 and it's only been getting better and bigger…read more Thanks

I go here and I love it but it is a good school and we work usually a grade lvl above so if you are…read morelooking for something more challenging I recommend this school but it is definitely a gifted school though so its tough but I love it here!!!!! I'm in 7th grade and I have went to Olmsted schools from K-now and I wouldn't change it for the world!! there is a Olmsted for PK-4 too I love it hereeeee and we do so many different programs like band and languages and theater so I recommend coming here 1000000% and teachers are so nice and I've made so many new friends !!!

My son did lacrosse camp here. Coaches were great very encouraging and really made best use of the…read moretime. The grounds are beautiful. I would recommend if you're new to lacrosse. I wish they scrimmaged more though and really put those skills to use in real time!

I am here to cheer on my husband as he runs the Canisius Chilly Challenge 5K. The course is a…read more"right turns only" rectangle starting and ending in front of the high school. The post race party is in the newly built gymnasium. Runners, volunteers and guests were treated to delicious chili, both with meat and without. The chilies were accompanied by shredded cheddar cheese, hot pepper flakes, chopped scallions and, of course, saltine crackers. There are 2 long tables set up; no waiting. Catering by Joe's Deli As this is a high school, there is no beer. There is water, soda pop, cookies and bananas also offered. A nice, if somewhat chilly course, and a really nice post race party.