My Traumatic Experience at Manshield High School:…read more Let me be blunt: do not go to Manshield High School. No matter what promises they make -- don't believe them. What should've been a place to grow and learn ended up being one of the most traumatic experiences of my life. I'm not writing this for sympathy. I'm writing it because people need to know the truth -- this school is broken. And worse, it's actively harming students. Targeted Harassment by the Assistant Principal The worst part of my experience was dealing with Mr. Laningham, the assistant principal. He didn't just enforce rules -- he abused his authority in disturbing ways. From the start, he singled me out. He tracked my every move, inserted himself into my daily routine, and made it feel like I was being watched by someone who had total control over my academic life. It escalated to the point where I was held in his office for over two hours during what should've been a basic class transfer meeting. He yelled, belittled, and emotionally wore me down -- all under the guise of "support." It wasn't support. It was control. Intimidation. Harassment. The administration did nothing. They protect him, while students like me are left defenseless. It's a sick abuse of power, and it's happening openly. Unsafe, Filthy, and Neglected Health and hygiene at Manshield are basically nonexistent. The bathrooms reek of mold, the floors are filthy, and the classrooms are dusty and grimy. I caught strep throat five times and COVID twice in a single school year. That's seven illnesses -- all while the school did absolutely nothing to improve conditions. Hand sanitizer stations are empty, air filters don't work, and surfaces aren't cleaned. Worse, random adults and substitute teachers enter the building without even going through metal detectors -- a complete breach of basic safety. Meanwhile, students are treated like suspects while actual strangers walk in freely. It's terrifying and careless. A Culture of Chaos Fights happen constantly. Students vape and smoke in bathrooms and hallways all day, and the staff simply look the other way. Weed? No one cares. Fights? No consequences. Suspensions? Rare. Counseling? Barely exists. There's no structure, no discipline, and no help for the students who actually want to learn. Those of us trying to focus are stuck in an environment that feels more like a battleground than a school. The administration has clearly given up. Financial Corruption and Waste Despite all of this, Manshield isn't underfunded -- they're just reckless and corrupt. This year, they blew their budget before the end of the school year. One major purchase? High-end $4,000 interactive boards for every classroom -- even though we already had perfectly working projectors. It wasn't about helping students. It was about appearances. And the leftover money? It didn't go toward food, programs, or supplies. It just disappeared. Based on what we were left with, it's hard not to assume some of it ended up in the wrong pockets. It's theft -- and nobody is being held accountable. Students Go Hungry -- Teachers Get Treats Lunch at Manshield is disgusting. Often ice cold, sometimes smelling rotten -- it's genuinely inedible. Many students skip lunch entirely because there's simply nothing worth eating. Meanwhile, teachers are given snacks, drinks, and catered treats -- sometimes delivered to their rooms. I've watched students go hungry while staff get special treatment. Even celebrations and events are staff-only. While teachers are pampered, students are forgotten. It's beyond unfair -- it's humiliating. No Support, No Voice At Manshield, students have no voice. If we speak up, we're punished or ignored. When we ask for help -- academic, emotional, or personal -- we're met with sarcasm or outright dismissal. Programs are half-run. Resources are limited or missing. Counseling is nearly nonexistent. You're completely on your own -- unless, of course, you're one of the assistant principal's favorites. The message is clear: students don't matter here. Obedience is more important than truth. Compliance is more valued than well-being. Please -- Stay Away This isn't just a bad school. It's a dangerous, harmful place where power is abused, health is ignored, and students are treated like burdens instead of people. I wish someone had warned me before I enrolled. Maybe I wouldn't be writing this now, still trying to process how damaging this experience was. If you're considering Manshield -- for yourself, your kid, or anyone you care about -- don't. It's worse than you think. It's corrupt, chaotic, and traumatizing. And until people start speaking out, nothing will change. So here I am, telling the truth that too many people are too afraid to say out loud: stay away from Manshield High School Trust me there are countless other options around here I don't want anyone else to go through the trauma I had to go through for several years.

Awesome school great front office support very helpful with the scheduling and enrollmentread more

St. Paul's Prep in Arlington is a fantastic school! My children started attending at 18 months old…read moreand both graduated from St. Paul's. St. Paul's offers a safe, protected environment for your children to grow and flourish. It is hard to find a true Christian school that teaches from a Christian worldview, but St. Paul's does! Top notch facility. Top notch curriculum. Top notch teachers. Love this school.

5 of our children have attended St. Paul's. All of the staff is terrific. They love the children…read more It is a very safe environment for kids. The athletic program has developed into one of the best programs around. Everything about this campus is impressive.

My grandson has attended this school for 2 years now. it doesn't come up on navagation due to it…read morebeing fairly new so it will be very hard to find if your not familiar with the area. The staff is very nice and they do provide after school programs within the school.

Teachers there are nice. I haven't had any classes with them personally being 24 years old, but…read morethey do seem to be good with the kids from what I can see. It's also in a decent neighborhood so you don't have to worry much about the people around the school.

Do not send your child here. On the first day they didn't…read moreeven know who my child was and put her in a class of 3 year olds. When I said something about the end of day report app the director said they do t use it for 3 year olds. I said well she is 2.... The two year old class was clearly too full. The infant class smells terrible. The floor and walls are sticky and drawn on. Director is not welcoming and seems in a rush or irritated by parent interactions with her. Lastly they let someone take my child from the school without checking her Id or if she was even on the list. All of this happened in 3 days. This place is cheap and unorganized. I wish I could get my money back but Tonya hasn't called me back. I want to report this negligence to the state as well on Monday. BEWARE!!!

Key points from my review…read more * Staff is disrespectful to other teachers, parents, and students. I was told Ms. Scales does not know how to run a classroom by the "principal", when I have first hand experience that proves otherwise. * There are only 03 grade levels (Kinder, 1st, and 2nd), but the school tries to keep your money by magically accommodating other grade levels. In other words, the school has "3rd" and "4th" grade students mixed with second graders with a teacher who is not equipped or certified to teach such. Parents should realize the severe setback that can cause for their children. * The school advertises small class sizes, but has 28 in one kindergarten class. * The teachers will dismiss students disrupting the class and will send them to another class (preschool) or make you pick them up. They will refuse to teach your child. * There is a security system that is often times not working, with no one in the office or checking Ids, you are often left with anyone having access to take your child. * I was put in a predicament where we found my six-year-old was left roaming the halls unattended for over 15 minutes. She could have walked out at any point. * On google, many of the positive reviews were "paid" for through raffles of game consoles and free week of tuition. * The staff will physically pick up and move your children even though the "principal" admitted the state will not allow them to touch your children any longer. I would never trust anything any employee here has to say to me. This facility is short staffed and runs sufficiently in clicks and lies. I genuinely believe your child will experience a complete mental setback if you were to send them here. I have since had my daughter at a new school and it has been amazing. There are other options in the area that consistently communicate, are positive, certified, and structured. For the money you pay for this daycare facility, it is not at all worth it. Put your money elsewhere or you will also be paying for therapy. Because unfortunately, all that you have read is only a snip-it of the dissatisfaction and frustration my family has endured. My original review is 1800 words that still could not fully explain how this daycare facility will fail your child. My daughter has blossomed since leaving this school.