My daughter has been going to this school for two years and we have absolutely loved her experience…read morethere as far as the teachers and staff. However, the lady at lower school that directs traffic in the morning has a disgusting attitude for whatever reason and has been mocking me for walking my daughter in and this morning even stared me down as I was leaving. I would greatly appreciate if someone addressed her as she isn't doing a good job of matching the loving environment and energy that school represents.

My oldest will be a rising Senior, then his two younger sisters will be rising a Sophomore and 3rd…read moregrader, respectively. Both my husband and I grew up in public schools and choosing Hammond was a big decision and investment for our family. I regularly ask my kids if they are glad to be at Hammond and the answer is always a resounding, "Yes!". Hammond provides my children with an opportunity to be challenged, to grow in their passions, to experience new opportunities, to excel in becoming a well rounded individual that has a healthy respect for academic, athletic and cultural excellence. We have seen much growth and change at Hammond in our 13 years with technology, new facilities on campus, curriculum as it is an environment that knows to excel you can never stop learning and being open to change. Helen Kiser joined the Hammond family this past summer as LS Head and has already won the respect as well as the hearts of students, faculty and families. I know that with her passion for children and positive nature our LS will continue to amaze and engage our students to do great things and more importantly become kind and generous citizens. I have said to many parents that ask about our US, the guidance and dedicated partnership your family receives from the College Counseling Department in 9th-12th grade is well worth the investment of tuition. If you are looking for a positive, challenging and well rounded environment for your children, I hope you will visit Hammond. It was the best decision our family has ever made and we have three kids that agree.

You should be ashamed charging $10 for a wrestling tournament. It's not an event to generate…read morerevenue it's a family outing to watch your child participate in an event. I have three boys that wrestled your tournament was the most expensive. You are a shame to the sports community.

First visit to Keenan High School, only 2 miles from I-20 off Wilson Blvd. There is a job fair for…read moreRichland 1 schools today in gym. Keenan opened in 1963 so based on the exterior and interior aesthetic it has been updated with the times. I haven't explored the classrooms or cafeteria only gymnasium, and cannot speak to any teachers employed. Basing the review mainly on what I see it is great shape for being so old, the gym has an awesome mural behind the goal. When I think back to my high school ours didn't come close to this crispness on the color schemes. The multiple State Champ banners are hanging above, the bleachers are retractable not uncommon. The space feels really large inside, there is no stage visible for graduation so unclear where that would take place. We did drive close to track, baseball, football field they are relatively small for a large school. Granted I haven't been inside many high schools in my adulthood but the few I have, Lake City, West Florence this one appears fresher, larger, and updated. I had to take one star away since Mylasia Fulwiley decided transfer from SC.

As a parent of a son with dyslexia and dysgraphia, I can say that this school is a true blessing…read more It has not only provided instruction that has allowed my son to become a reader, but the teachers have also completely changed his attitude toward school and confidence in his ability to learn. There are not enough words or stars for me to give Sandhills in order to show my full appreciation.

I don't know which expert said this, related to learning differences, but it has always rung true…read morefor me as a parent. It's about unwrapping the gifts. Sandhills does just that. The teachers and administrators use a strength based approach to unwrap the gifts in our kids. Every time I heard from a teacher, or my son reported back from school, the positive was emphasized. I appreciate that Sandhills lets our kids shine. It is an awesome place!