Platte County R-III School District

"Teachers are great, administrators not so much. Our district is deficient compared to surrounding districts in the resources for many of our special needs students despite the high taxes we pay. I send my son for the therapy he needs out of my own funds despite paying high taxes. Not all of us are winning trust me. If you are moving here just FYI."

"A couple of weeks ago, my friend's daughter was lured into the bathroom by two eighth-grade girls at the middle school. They told her they "just wanted to talk" to her. They proceeded to beat her, knock her unconscious, and kick, hit, and pull her hair. The victim's mother was told by the school staff that her daughter "passed out again in the office"; they later denied it. Because her daughter fought back in self-defense, she was told that her daughter was an "active participant" in the altercation, and the school would not be issuing any disciplinary action toward the two attackers. This incident was not reported to law enforcement by the school. My friend took her daughter to the Emergency Room, where it was confirmed that she sustained a concussion, among other injuries. The victim's mother met with the principal and the superintendent of the school district. The attackers were not expelled from school. No known disciplinary action was taken. No child is safe at the middle school when this type of dangerous, physical bullying is permitted without consequence. The victim's mother was told by the principal that the school has video of the incident but would not allow her to view it. I have personally seen video of the incident from another student's phone recording of the attack. These bullies still roam the school where my kids attend. I am extremely disappointed with the way this school district has handled (done nothing about) this situation. Knowing that my the child had been attacked, hit her head, and knocked unconscious, the first thing they should have done would be CALL 911! Brain injuries can have permanent effects and can cause death! It can happen quickly! But nothing was done by the PCMS staff! Shame on PCMS!"

"Great School District. My oldest is going into 4th grade and he has had a wonderful experience. Teachers are smart and compassionate. Sports are top notch, but not at the expense of academics. Perfect balance."

"Called to see about getting my grandson enrolled for preschool. Guess Platte County only cares about the rich. Very disappointing to know and really causes me to want to leave this county before he qualifies for kindergarten. I'm quite sure this will carry over in how he will be looked upon later... What happened to no child left behind for this definitely sets them up to fail later!!!"