My daughter is in grade eight, and she attends the same middle school my son did. It's a great place, with a very enthusiastic and involved staff and plenty of programs for her to get involved in. Emma especially loves the music program, which is fantastic. Their middle school band can kick the ass of any of the high schools in the area. I've been involved with the school ever since my son went there from grade six, and it's an absolutely great environment.
My son is now a senior at a great school as well. It's a public school, but hosts an Integrated Arts Program, to which students must audition. It offers classes and extracurricular activities that deal with all aspects of drama, dance, visual art and music. Imagine your typical high school population, and then remove everybody but the major arts students, and that's what it's like. The atmosphere is very liberal and encouraging of personal expression. My daughter has expressed an interest in auditioning there, and I'd be happy for her to. The principal is a little bit of a wiener, but overall it's a great school.