I've been very impressed with Edison and the Hammond School System. The teachers are very…read moreaccesible and willing to help your child with whatever he or she needs to excel. I always look forward to the Open House and meeting the people that affect my child's life on a day to day basis. It brings back great memories of the great teachers I had growing up. I have yet to find someone there that reminds me of some of the not-so-great teachers I've had in my past. I love that they call when your child is late/tardy, or missed paying for a lunch. They don't get uptight about it, they just call and tell you to correct it with a note. I'm glad my child is going there and I hope to continue the excellent relationship we have with the school.

I have had wonderful experience with this school. I have an 8 year old who came through this…read morepreschool. She is currently in the Gifted/Talented program at her elementary school. There is a high proportion of children in that GT program that were from this preschool. Coincidence? I wouldn't bet on that. My 5 year old is currently in his 3rd year there. This is a NAEYC certified preschool, I believe the only one in Highland/Munster/Merrillville area. The teachers are warm and educated. The staff turnover is extremely low. They take the time to get to know you and your children. They know your child through his entire spectrums of development: social, emotional, cognitive, motor, etc. They educate holistically. They have after school care a couple days/week until 230 as well as TumbleBears, Dance class, sports, and other enrichments. Leaving my children there, I have never felt "guilty" or doubted for a second that they were in very capable and loving hands. For some people, the only negative might be your child will learn Hebrew words, prayers, and about the Jewish holidays as this school is a Jewish preschool. I see this as an advantage in today's multicultural society. I have learned to make challah with my son, and enjoy that even at their young ages, they realize that our world view is not the only one. In fact, the class make-up is highly diverse with all ethnicities and religions represented. If you are looking for a quality preschool, look no further.

This is our second year sending our kids here. Last year we sent just the one, but now our two…read morelittle ones are here! They really like it and it's an easy going atmosphere. They have lots of little parties and field trips through out the year and they have a great system that really makes you feel like your kids are safe when they're at the school. We are Bible believing Christians and their teaching tools are along side what we believe in. So to sum it up: great little school, great teachers.

Mrs. Armeca is an amazing academic. The experience in education she brings is second to none in…read morequality. Would recommend this school in every lifetime!!

They not only teach reading and math , but also character. Morals and values are important in their…read moreprogram. I love what they've done with my grandchildren.

Great place for kids to learn and develop into adults. The Early College and Honors College…read morePrograms are among the best in the state. The CTE program is one the best around and the Compression Academy is top notch. Schools in the area send their kids to the CTE program to get training for their careers.

dirksen middle school was very fun in 6th grade Ms patience, Ms Jones,Ms Jay, and Ms James were…read moreone of my favorite teachers . my favorite security guards were officer Owens, and officer ham. Im now in 7th grade and its going good so far but the only thing bad about this school is that we had maggets in 6th grade. 7th grade year is very hard south side is the smart side with all teachers that actually care about your education , north side was the slow side they don't listen to there teachers the yell all the time to the point where I can hear them from the other side of the school they disturb my work and it think north side deserves some more teaches other than Ms cherry. Ms cherry is the best 7th grade teacher in 7th grade she was an 8th grade teacher but the rumor going around is that she did not want to be with the new 8th graders because they do to much all the time. some people like to be bullies at Dirksen and the fights are okay but they really fight over anything when its really no point of fighting they just wanna be cool and I hate that for people. but I can't wait for 8th grade to see how the teachers are and I will come back in the 2 quarter too let you guys know how 7th grade is going ----- from a 7th grader on south side.

this school is not up to part first u have to wear uniforms but 6th grades have to share a gym with…read moreanother grade plus they are so strict for no reason and they don't even have real teachers for gym and music and my kids get the same school lunch everyday last year

Good school and wonderful staff. I wish it was longer than 2 hours a day though, that is my only…read morecomplaint really.

Great place to worship. Everyone makes you feel like a family. Wonderful activities for children.read more