the school is one of the best in the district matter of fact its the best school in the county…read morematter of fact its the best in the state matter of fact its the best in the country matter of fact its the best in the whole world. The school ok

My grandchild went here all of his 3 middle school years here and he said it was one of the worst…read moreschools he has ever been to. He said that he would constantly get beat up by bullies the lunch ladies will yell at him for asking for more (cause he's fat) And the teachers would assign him more homework than a slave would get. I will never be sending my kids or grandkids here EVER.

Every year the Principal takes AWAY from these kids. There used to be amazing things done for the…read morekids but now she shuts down so many ideas because she doesn't want to stay at the school later than 3:30 or 4pm. Well dude it's kind of YOUR job. Events are all run by PTO and volunteers except for choir concerts, science fair, art fair etc. and they do a decent job. I want to volunteer IN my kids class. But there aren't many opportunities for that as they reach higher grades. The principal is aloof and doesn't have a level of investment at the school. The staff (aside from her,) are wonderful. So caring and so supportive. She lacks follow up, initiative and just general CARE. She can't even pronounce the names of long term teachers. What garbage. That staff cares SO much for the students. And the Vice Principal SHOULD be running the show. She is everything a leader should be. I cannot even grasp how the Principal makes the salary she does with the true lack of care and investment in the school. My son has a year left and then we are moving on. Aside from her it's been wonderful but she has truly made the school LESS in every way.

I've been reflecting on my experiences at Nancy Ryles and wanted to share some serious concerns…read morethat I think are important to discuss, especially considering what I've heard from my brother and friends who also attended. First and foremost, let's talk about bullying. Both my brother and I experienced bullying from staff members, which is absolutely unacceptable. Adults should not make children feel unsafe. When I tried to bring this issue up with Arbow. Her response indicated a lack of awareness or acknowledgment of the problem. This is really concerning to me, especially for parents who are considering Arbow for their children. Another incident that stands out to me is when I broke my arm. It astonished me that neither her or the office staff contacted my parents after checking on me. They had no idea what had happened, and that's simply unacceptable. There's a reason school policies exist, and not following them can lead to much worse outcomes. It raises questions about how seriously the administration takes students' safety and well-being. Additionally, I've observed that some staff members are not as kind to students with disabilities. This creates an environment where these children may feel excluded and unsafe. It seems that complaints are often overlooked in favor of maintaining a certain image, which is frustrating. It makes me doubt whether anyone is being held accountable for their actions. The overall atmosphere at Nancy Ryles feels off to me. Upon entering, it seems students are not the primary focus. The cheerful tone presented by the staff sometimes comes off as insincere; especially with Arbow. Making it feel like students are viewed more as subjects to be managed rather than individuals with genuine emotions. I worry about the potential negative impact of such an environment on children's learning. While the administration might claim students are excelling academically, I recall a time in third grade when my struggles were downplayed. If parents are kept in the dark about their child's actual progress and rights, then it becomes too easy for the administration to manipulate the truth. Parents should be empowered to advocate for their kids' safety and well-being. Let's also mention the issue of diversity and racism. When I was at Nancy Ryles I n oticed a lack of diversity among students. Discussions regarding racism were often handled superficially, failing to address its historical context or present-day implications. This lack of understanding can severely limit students' awareness and empathy. It feels as if Monica Arbow cares more about the school's image over honesty and the well-being of its students. There needs to be a greater awareness of what's happening within the school environment, alongside a commitment to listening to students' experiences. Every child deserves a supportive, nurturing place to learn. My dad makes regular visits to Arbow, and both of us expect higher standards than what we've observed, especially compared to when a more compassionate leadership was in place. I've lost respect for Monica Arbow's title and just her as a person because she thinks being a principal is a power. Maia LaLonde · Former Student at Nancy Ryles and going into High School.

Had a blast here, loved the field days! bonus points because it gave me amazing wall ball skillsread more

Other than the principal at the time was David Nieslanik who was a Jackass elitest about starting a…read moreSpecial Olympics Unified Sports Team at Southridge High School. I had a great time there. The teacher Leigh Holmes Was a very good teacher who cared about me in the Academic Learning Center at Southridge High School and made sure I got classes that I wanted to do. To those who are going to be there in the Special Education classes there you're in for a real treat because she's a wonderful teacher and person. I hope you read this message but not the top part because it will make you mad Leigh Holmes and trust me I don't want you to be mad or upset at me.

My 11-yr-old daughter started Kumon while she was in preschool, and she has been working 3 years…read moreabove grade level, in both Math and Reading, for several years. Kumon boosts her confidence, helps her learn to focus and become an independent learner, and makes her feel good about herself! The TV commercial says: "Kumon, where smart kids get smarter." Not sure if this stoic, quiet kiddo is really "smart" but she has been doing super well at school all these years. Mrs. Bailey and Emily are the BEST. We truly appreciate their help and support.

Yes finally we got a Kumon @ Beaverton, kids will be much smarter, not that they arent already…read moresmart but more willing