Hampton Park wants to attend a new school

Dear Editor,

I have observed some of the residents of Hampton Park during the Tomahawk Middle School redistricting committee meetings. I also have read some of their comments related to converting Clover Hill High School into a middle school. It appears that because they come from an affluent neighborhood, they believe their children should attend a new school even if they must drive past an existing school to get there.

Hampton Park's residents should be reminded that what makes a good school is not bricks and mortar. What makes a good school are parents that get involved, parents that work with their children, teachers that care about the children and work to help them learn. Bricks and mortar are superficial, which is the impression I am getting of Hampton Park's residents.

Mike Yeatts

Midlothian