The teachers are the saving grace of this school corporation. The School Board is political and…read moreineffective. The worst is the Administration and the way they treat parents. Guidance Counselors don't listen, the head of School Guidance and Counseling doesn't listen to parents. They all love to pat each other on the back for doing the bare minimum for students. They partner with outside organizations and don't watch over them, creating safety risks and leaving parents and volunteers to do the work to "fix" their very obvious weaknesses. This may have been a great school district in the past, but our experiences have shown us a different story. Anyone reading this who is having issues: switch to Carmel-Clay, Noblesville, or Westfield schools if you can. Since Dr. Yvonne Stokes left, it's been steadily going downhill. As a long-time resident, I'm so disappointed. Your kid's teacher will probably be pretty amazing, but the Administration doesn't treat them well. I've seen them treat teacher contracts like a yo-yo, you're in, then out, then in again. And the evaluation rubric they use is absolute garbage. Even though I write in solidarity with the teachers who work here, I cannot in good conscience give this district anything but 1 star. My biggest concern is safety. Safety was an issue last year and they have changed some things, but it's merely a band-aid on a festering wound. They say safety is a priority but I promise you, it is not. They do not act that way at all, but love to boast about it. Us insiders know how fast and loose they like to play. Thank goodness they're doing proper background checks finally. It's a step, but not nearly enough. And the worst part is that they don't see that it is not enough. Just a quick fix by cutting corners. Be better. Learn accountability. Give transparency. And for the love of all that is good, be better to the teachers and parents. We all know where the actual work happens. Too many in the Administration Building doing too little and each getting paid 4 to 5 times more than a teacher. That's not a good school district. It's a dying one.

I have had two children in this school district and I am very happy with the opportunities that…read morethey have in this district. Especially grateful for the support at the high school for seniors as they look towards the next steps after graduation.

I don't enjoy school, but out of the three districts that I've transferred to over the years, this…read moreis probably the best one. Not that it's perfect. The food can be pretty low quality.

My husband and I attended a production of "Legally Blonde" The Musical at Mt. Vernon high school…read more The play was well produced, and the actors and singers were great. It was hard for us to believe that we were watching a High School play. Some of the talent compared to those that play at Footlite. Some characters made us laugh out loud. Especially the UPS driver. Too funny. The high school on a whole was in great shape. Clean, good signage, parents and family members, students, were polite and welcoming. I had never been in this school, but the facility seemed to have it all. Game fields, tennis courts, marching band practice, theatre auditorium was comfortable and able to hear. We praise the staff involved in this presentation; you made your school proud.

My daughter had a swim meet here at the high school and there were a bunch of tiny little spiders…read moreall around the pool deck and climbing on the benches around her

This is an amazing school! The teachers are all very knowledgeable and willing to help any student…read morewho asks. FHS has a great student environment and make the school what it is. The principle is very involved, as are the other members on staff. Fishers has a wide variety of clubs and sports, and many tsudents are in at least one club and/or sport. I've definitely made some amazing memories here and will be making more in the future.

Can't really rate the instruction, because I don't have any kids old enough yet to attend (and it's…read morenot my school district anyway), but the school building is spotlessly clean, and the auditorium where my church, New Horizons, meets is top notch. The sound in the auditorium is excellent, the lighting is ample, and the seating capacity is somewhere in the neighborhood of 900! Not to many middle schools can boast the quality of the production facilities Northview has. So much so that they seem to be almost better than some high school's. There is a very large stage and modern curtain and backdrop system, a small orchestra pit, built in sound (well hidden speakers) and soundproofing in the walls and large backstage area and good lighting! Even when all the lights are down in the auditorium, you can still see your literature (Bible in my case.) The church utilizes a few classrooms for Children's Church and pre-service Bible study. The classrooms are what you expect, although smaller than the ones I remember in junior high. Each teacher has decorated his/her classroom with individual decor and flair. The building is laid out as an "X" shape with a one level design to the wings (where the classrooms are) and a two story middle area where the cafeteria and auditorium sit. Part of the flooring is the durable two part epoxy and flakes that seems to be all the rage now for it's vibrant lasting color and limitless design potential. It does take the building up a couple notches from standard school form. I'd love to hear more from a fellow Yelper about instruction here, but the facility here is fantastic.

Our family recently visited Northview on a spring Saturday during ISSMA (Indiana State School Music…read moreAssociation) orchestra competition. The school was very clean and was very well represented by the volunteers helping out during the event. One thing I always look for when attending these types of events is good signage, because that can make or break an event. If you're not familiar with a school, large or small, you need signs to get you where you need to be on time. The staff and volunteers did a wonderful job of making sure there were signs posted everywhere for visitors.

We're h ere for weekend basketball games. This school is huge for a middle school... and this is…read morenot the only Noblesville middle school.

My stars, there's a planetarium in Carmel! Yes, it's been around since the 1970s, but not too many…read morepeople beyond local students and faculty know about it, it seems, because whenever I tell people about it, people are like, "Wait, we have a planetarium?" Yes, yes, we do. And now you know. The Carmel Planetarium is located inside Carmel High School. It's used by CHS students, of course, but it's also used as a field trip destination for local Carmel Clay schools. And better still, once a month, it is open to EVERYONE for public astronomy shows. These shows run about 40 minutes, and they are family-friendly and highly entertaining. You get to sit back in a comfy chair and gaze up in the dark at projections from a night sky simulator. Each show has a different theme, too. We went for December's planetarium show, and we learned about what the night sky might have looked like during the time of Jesus' birth and about the three wise men following the star. The show was not religious at all, but since it was Christmas time, it talked about Jesus and Christmas stuff in a historical sense. Other shows in the past have dealt with fun themes like "are there monsters in the Milky Way?" and "the summer sky over Indiana." The shows put a fun spin on astronomy that are engaging for the whole family. Shows typically start at 7 p.m., but that can change each month. The best way to keep up with upcoming shows is to follow the Carmel Planetarium Twitter feed (@CCSPlanetarium). Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $4 for adults, and $2 for children, seniors and CHS students.

Wasnt a studet here, don't have kids here. BUT, attended the Holiday Spectacular! 12.5.25 Video is…read morethe 11 (!) combined choirs at @carmelhighschoolofficial annual Holiday Spectaular this past Sunday. We, and about 1400 others, went to the last of 5 shows. Great performance from all the groups. Quite the preduction, including costume changes every song, and the student orchestra rivaling any soundtrack to the vocals. And they did songs in English, Spanish, French, one from Africa (not sure which language),and ASL! It was really enjoyable. Just dont get seats in the first 4 rows of the balcony, the view is obstructed. #ReviewsByRL

This school only gives us 15 minutes to eat lunch because they take half of our time to try to give…read moreus lunch and they only give us you 3 days of thanksgiving break like it's on Thursday like what!

Good sports. There are a lot of fights though. One morning I walked in the 7th grade hallway and…read morethere was blood smeared on the floor from 4 girls.

Eastwood Middle School is fairly a good school and I say this for I have attended all 3 years. I…read morehave experienced all ups and downs of the school but still can say that this school is best for a child to bloom in. Eastwood Middle School lets children have the opportunity to do sports,join musicals, and even be in musical classes. This school also provides college help classes such as preparing for college and career(PCC), AVID, and Jag. All these classes are high-school credits as well so just there there are many options for your student to get the best start to their future. There are many oppurtunitys for your student at Eastwood Middle School.

Our experience at Heritage Christian School has been overwhelmingly positive. Like any school, it's…read morenot perfect, and you won't agree with every decision, but what stands out is the environment they've created for students to truly grow. The smaller class sizes have made a huge difference for our children. Their teachers genuinely see them for who they are, not just academically but as individuals. There's a strong balance of accountability and encouragement. Students are challenged to do their best while also being supported and known. What sets this community apart is the faith-centered foundation. During a major life event for our family, our kids weren't just supported, they were surrounded by a community that consistently prayed over them and walked alongside us in a very real way. That kind of care goes beyond the classroom. What matters most to us is that my kids are thriving. They feel valued, they're growing in confidence, and they're being poured into by teachers who care deeply. That kind of environment is hard to find, and we're grateful to be part of it.

I transferred to Heritage Christian after my junior year of high school at Brebeuf Jesuit, and it…read morewas the worst mistake I could have made. My first week there was a "random" drug test and Phil Nikirk (the high school principle at the time) watched as me and another student took a piss sample in the restroom. I'd say it took 5 minutes for me to actually go, it felt like this guy was breathing down my neck. Not only did I feel violated, the harassment continued throughout the year from all high school teachers. I'd get weird looks, and felt as though they wanted to burn me at the stake. This was partly because the school had driven me to a manic episode that pretty much ruined my senior year. Although I had to take a leap year, I still managed to play lacrosse at the same college I had committed to. The high school staff managed to create two semesters of suffering, at an apparently "good-willed" school. Lets not forget the prison-like exterior, it gives me the chills. Funny thing is that this school managed to convert me to a huge believer in faith when I left for college. You would be saving yourself lots of money by not coming to this school! As well as your child's sanity!