Harold B. Dawson Middle School 2708 West Rohmann Avenue, West Peoria, IL 61604

"You have no idea what it is like to work in a school, if you assume it is the “easiest paycheck” to collect. Please keep in mind that this is not the place for personal grievances. This school’s staff works tirelessly with what they are allowed to do to handle the difficult situations they are thrown into daily. I’m sorry if your child has been the victim of bullying. I can attest, however, that the trauma the staff (and most school teachers) endure daily from horrendous student behaviors as well as verbal assaults from parents could also be considered bullying and cyber bullying (when done on social media platforms such as this one). They are not allowed a chance to (and are frankly above it) defend themselves/reply. Too bad - it would be nice for everyone to hear all of the sides of these stories."

"Allows students to bullying one another and not a single member of staff is able handle children with autism. My student there got shoved down outside onto concrete on 11/20 nothing was done about it this time and nothing has been done ab the bullying for over a year now. Kids jump another kid in the bathroom nothing is done. New administration needs to happen pronto these people don’t care ab your kids and just the easiest paycheck they can get."

"My son he was studying in this school last year and they’re very friendly teachers and helpful for everyone and very nice teachers and responsible we appreciate it thank you for everything!"