When Yelping one's high school, it's important to note…read more 1. the sands of time wears shit smooth and stuff 2. there were girls i didn't get to sleep with that I did eventually sleep with later 3. the fuckin stupid nicknames i had on the lacrosse team I like to think I accomplished most things I did post-high school in spite of high school, not because of it, but that's a little unfair. Because of St. Thomas, I now 1. Refuse to wear ties 2. Will home-school all my children 3. Never listen to advisers or advisors or advice 4. Fully realize how petty and small people can be, and how little it matters in the real world. Thanks for the memories, STA. Could have been worse, I guess.

STA is the real deal- a high quality Catholic education where the faculty and staff cares about…read moreevery single student. The Guidance Department supports students' academic, social and emotional needs. St. Thomas Aquinas has a strong legacy in the Seacoast and it has earned its great reputation through years of excellence.

I am a student here and the school is scary. The teachers talk to the kids like they are better…read morethen them. Students stay up hours for the homework and have thought due dates for the school work. I would not recommend

We've been sending our son to PCA since elementary school. We knew we wanted a strong academic…read moreprogram and the full breadth of extracurricular activities (sports, theater, etc.). And we wanted both of those things laid on a Christian foundation that upheld basic tenets of character formation. It was a challenge for us financially and geographically, but after trying it out that first year, it became clear that PCA was able to deliver on what we wanted, and more. Our son thrived academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. They quickly advanced him in the academic areas in which he demonstrated giftedness so that he continued to be challenged. Regular conversations around the importance of persisting (in the face of boredom, subject matter that's challenging, lack of personal interest), developing healthy habits of mind, flexible thinking and more contribute to a child's growth beyond the textbooks. Now in Junior High, we're seeing our son being given opportunities to lead and to serve. We appreciate being treated as partners with the teachers and administration in our son's education. The teachers, principal and head of school all make themselves available for conversations. And I love that the teachers reach out with recognition of "good stuff" our son is doing before contacting us about infractions. We love the setting of the school...open green space, beautiful river, small classroom sizes. Yes, we make sacrifices to send our son to PCA, but seeing first-hand the "product" they turn out makes it all worth it. We would do it again in a heartbeat.

This review is for the Portsmouth Indoor Pool…read more We signed our 2 year old son up for the "mommy and me" type class. Very expensive for a non resident $100- we were new to the area and lived in Hampton. We started in January- the pool and air was very cold . The girl instructor agreed and was shivering along with my son. We tried again the next week; same out come. Freezing and really no great instruction like we were use to at our last pool in AZ. So, we bought a wet suit and tried again. This time he lasted 20 minutes:) still cold and felt like I was paying for play time. Our last pool really worked with them swimming, kicking , going under. Very disappointed for the price we paid. I called the lady in charge and we could not get a refund, only credit to use on a class later or lane usage. I explained he was freezing and she said to keep moving. With a 2 year old he can only do so much, his body is not like an adults whose swimming laps. Waste of money for us which was hard being on a budget like many families.

Great school and state of art facilities so lucky to have this level of quality education in our…read morearea.

Current administration is inexperienced, has a tendency to jump to conclusions, attempts to…read moremicromanage every aspect of the students existence. The children are suffocated in rules that are a moving target. There is an atmosphere of privilege for certain students with exclusivity that protects some regardless of behavior. Academics are slightly better than the average public school but erratic. Secular new age agendas are as active here as in your local public school. You might be okay in lower grades but once you reach middle school...look out.

Wonderfully, helpful & friendly town employees!…read more Due to my career & the fact of having relocated from California & having bought a house, new car, etc, I've been in A LOT of town offices lately. The York employees are always friendly. No bitterness or attitude here! Can't say the same for some other towns!

York high school is horrible. Such a negative school. I got bullied the wholee time I was there and…read moreinstead of doing something about it they tried putting me in pathways. Sophomore year I decided to leave school because it got so bad to the point I would sit and cry inn a bathroom all day. I'm now doing onlinne school and graduating a year early my gpa is a 3.9 and my grades are excellent. No thanks to York high. Most of the athletes get drunk or high before games. Not a good environment at all.

This is a school where children love to learn for the love of learning, not because they have to…read moreknow something for a test. The students learn that grace and courtesy are just as important as their math facts. The students are inquisitive and respectful. The faculty are dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic. My children have been attending Cornerstone since they were 3 years old. They are now 9 and 11. Their knowledge of the world and their academics are very strong. I am always impressed by their level of maturity and respect for others and their environment. Cornerstone has shaped them to be strong, positive children.

At first we were so happy to have our son attend Cornerstone as a full time student in their…read moreToddler-house program with 10 other students. (It was his first school ever- He is only 2 yrs old.) Then suddenly in January their teachers informed us that they would not be able to keep him as a full time student the following year. We have two children and my husband and I are both professionals with strict schedules. It was a shock to suddenly be told that our child could only be a student from 8:30 to 11:30am. When we asked them why, they said he would not take naps. Strange, both our children nap regularly EVERYDAY. I was able to talk to the some of the other parents who have children in the same class as my son. A few of them mentioned that their kids also do not nap, but their children WERE attending full time next year. It turns out these families have have other siblings attending Cornerstone. That made us feel that the school was exhibiting some bias against our child. We had heard very little communication from the school during his first 6 months, just mostly generic daily comms, but suddenly we began getting communications 2-3x per week detailing complaints such as our son stepping on bugs, playing with sticks too much or even chewing his food with his mouth open, really?! He was only 2! This continued for weeks which made us feel bullied. This school makes up a lot of stories to cover up their own lies that they tell to parents. The toddler teachers and the Head of school, Lee-Ann are very judgmental. Once the She finds out that you are asking questions about the teachers, some of which are not certified, or questioning their "curriculum", She will make sure that you and your child will have a terrible year filled with multiple early dismissals which cause you to scramble for babysitting coverage or take personal time. Since we been there, the Toddler House class size has dropped by over a third. Do your research, this school has had a lot of issues with the Board of Education and has had multiple lawsuits filed against them, all in the public record. The upper school has a good reputation but their Toddler House leaves a lot to be desired. The reason for my review is to help parents really ask the RIGHT questions before going into this school. Good luck to anyone who is considering entering their child into the Toddler-House.

Worst dive bar I've ever been to. Atmosphere is lacking the decor is out of date and the music was…read moreterrible