I may be biased, being the Class of 2001 President and a Debate Coach, but I firmly believe that…read moreJohn Hersey High School is the best high school. As a student, I can attest that I received a world class education. Beyond that, the athletics and extra-curricular activities that are offered there not only enhance the in-class experience but can give you opportunities that can be more valuable than what you learn in the classroom. As an employee and coach, I can tell you that the teachers and staff are some of the most caring and dedicated professionals that I have ever worked with. The school works hard everyday to live up to the high standards that they have set for themselves. There is a reason that John Hersey High School is consistently ranked as one of the best high schools in Illinois and the United States. I highly recommend John Hersey High School!

This is a very good high school that has high quality teachers. I would recommend to allread more

An excellent school…read more Note: I am a St. Viator alum, class of 2001. I had an excellent education at this school, and would recommend it to everyone. Class sizes are somewhat small, and for the most part, the faculty is great. During my time as a student, I found the faculty to be very caring. They work hard to make sure every student excels. This is something I think helped to turn me around from an average student in Freshman year to a great student with a passion for learning in my Senior year. One thing to be aware of: this school has a mandatory drug testing policy for all students starting in Fall 2007.

Like George, I graduated from SVHS in 2001. I absolutely loved every minute of my time there. The…read morefaculty was outstanding and the curriculum made me incredibly prepared for college. I think the most noteworthy thing about this school is that alumni stick together. I hang out with tons of Viator people all the time. I even married one. It's really crazy how a small school can bring kids from all over the Chicagoland area together and they stay friends for life. I'd like to be able to send my own kids to Viator someday...

Ok I dont hate the school but the only other review is 5-stars, so I MUSt balence it out (Look at…read moremy spelling, obv I'm not well educated, which is PROOF this school is not 5/5!) So anyways they are a rich school and that was nice, and like the other review said their water pool is BRRR. Also I smashed my chin on the water going from the high-dive, and it hurt really bad and I ALMOST cried. Chomba then held me and said "there there", so it was luckily all good. The teachers are kinda cool as the mean, but taking the average it is SUPER LOW. That tells you that there are mostly good teachers, but the ones that suck, SUCK SO BAD OMG. Like this one chem teacher screamed at my friend that she couldnt use the bathroom, like bruh was she so fat she didn't know what a period is like anymore????

The only thing chiller than the school is the pool water, that stuff's chilly. Yelp is telling me…read morethis review is too short but PHS has taught me better. I know I can be an over achiever and write enough for this to be a good, high quality review. In order to achieve my goals I will write a MEATC-never mind, yelp says it's average now, toodles!

My daughter arianaleigh just graduated from Thomas middle school! She loved it! Thank you for all…read moreof the wonderful teachers that supported her throughout her 3 years. She said she's sad to leave, but excited for new beginnings. Go timberwolves!

Thomas Middle School is a great middle school with wonderful, caring teachers. I went to Thomas as…read morea student and taught at Thomas as a student teacher. I had very positive experiences through both roles. The best part of this school is the culture that has been built. It celebrates student achievement while remembering it's history and heritage. I am proud to say that I am a graduate of this school. I highly recommend Thomas Middle School!

Our experience with this school was extremely disappointing…read more Our 9-year-old son was isolated and subjected to ongoing bullying by a group of boys. The situation was visible to teachers and staff, yet we as parents were never informed about what was happening. Instead of protecting a child who was clearly struggling, the school allowed the behavior to continue and left him to cope with it on his own. What is most concerning is that while our son suffered the consequences of this bullying, the students involved continued to receive recognition and rewards, with no visible accountability for their actions. A school's first responsibility is to provide a safe and supportive environment for its students. In our experience, this school failed to meet that responsibility.

I highly recommend this school. If you have a Christian…read moremindset, this is an excellent place that trains and equips workers for God's ministry.

My son had a traumatic experience in this school. He was bullied by the teachers. He's a teenager…read morenow and still suffering from anxiety that the teachers caused him.

2018-2019 were the most traumatic years of my life at Lake Louise…read more In the second half of 3rd grade, 2018, I went to the school park to play. I got there through side streets. After Care was happening, and a staff member, Ms. Geeta, saw me, told me to stay put, then brought me inside. They assumed I'd walked from a far main road (even though my address was on file) and decided to involve CPS. I barely remember the details because I've blocked most of that out. 4th grade (2018-2019) was worse. Around December, I was running to class so I wouldn't be late, and instead of a simple reminder, they stuck me with a teacher's aide until 6th grade. I dealt with bullies constantly, the same kids I had to put up with in 3rd grade. One time at lunch, one of them poured milk on me. Multiple teachers were supervising and NOTHING was done. The office staff scared me so badly that I'd run when I saw them. I gaslit myself for years thinking I was "acting crazy," but the truth is they terrified me. When I'd run, the principal and staff would chase me. I remember hiding in the library, and when I came out, the principal pinned me to the ground. I got in trouble for "fighting back," and they called the cops on me. After that, they sent me to a behavior facility who evaluated me and said everything was fine. Another time, I ran from my IEP resource teacher and hid in a bathroom stall. She and other staff came into the bathroom and waited for me to come out. That invasion of privacy is DISTURBING. In Art class, I was sitting at my desk when someone I thought was a friend grabbed my wrists behind the chair. One of my bullies walked up with his fist balled like he was about to punch me. I yanked my arms free, grabbed my Chromebook, and hit him to protect myself. Students saw it, but the teacher didn't notice a thing. Then there was the daily backpack and pocket search. Every. Single. Day. Just because I was friends with someone who brought a Nerf gun to school. I had to hand over my backpack and pull all my pockets inside-out at the front desk. To top it off, the school lunch was disgusting and honestly unsafe. One day in morning detention, the staff brought me breakfast. I opened my vanilla milk and nothing came through the straw. I looked inside and it was CHUNKY. I poured it out in the nurse's sink, and it came out like slime. Expired milk I almost drank. There are so many more things I've forgotten because of how traumatic it was. I had to look back at an old Google review I wrote years ago just to remember some of it, and it shocks me every time. So DO NOT GO TO THIS SCHOOL. It's a terrible environment. The only thing I'm thankful for is that it made me strong. I don't let authority walk over me anymore. I don't stay quiet, and I don't accept disrespect. When I feel myself "talking back," it's because my brain still reacts to the unfairness I dealt with at Lake Louise. But I fight for myself now because back then, I only had me (and my parents) to rely on. Leaving that school made me tougher and unwilling to tolerate mistreatment from anyone and I genuinely hope anyone there now who's being treated like I was finds their way to the other side too.

Outstanding school. Warm, loving, energetic community of teachers, administrators, parents, and…read morestudents. Full day 3K, 4K and kindergarten with on-site after school care for working families. Lovely, safe, well-maintained campus. Amazing, talented, big-hearted teachers that give lots of individual attention to each student. Spirited and engaging athletic program. Beautiful faith formation with real attention paid to ethics and good behavior for all students. Academically and developmentally, St. Al's gives kids a big head start on high school and beyond -- we see it year after year in the graduates. Our family has been here seven years now, and the community has been amazing for us. Just an excellent school that gives back everything you put into it and so much more.

Who would think to write a review for a religious institution -- this Blogger! Having been an…read moreattendee of Saint Alphonsus since infancy, I believe I can be as honest as one in confessional. Structurally, the church itself is spacious, beautiful, and modern. As for the services, I enjoy listening to invited priests or deacons giving homilies that have personality due to their sharing of personal experiences. The congregation is a mixture of ages and nationalities; plus, the once a month children's mass is delightful and good for any soul to witness. Oh... and their annual German fest is always a barrel of fun! If you are seeking a parish to attend, open the doors to St. Alphonsus Church - where the casual and classy crowd worship with no judgments.