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The '''George W. Scott School''' (originally '''Pratt School''') was organized in [[1891]]. It was renamed in honor of [[George Scott]] | {{Infobox former school | ||
|name = Scott School | |||
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|years = [[1891]]–[[1999]] | |||
|grades = K-6 | |||
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|address = 1517 [[Hibernian Street]] | |||
|city = Birmingham | |||
|map = ({{Locate_address_inline | address=1517+Hibernian+St | zoom=17 | type=h}}) | |||
|district = [[Birmingham City Schools]] | |||
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The '''George W. Scott School''' (originally '''Pratt School''') was organized in [[1891]] and operated by [[Birmingham City Schools]]. It was renamed in honor of former principal [[George Scott]]. The school was located at 1517 [[Hibernian Street]] near [[Bankhead Highway]] in [[North Pratt]]. The one-story brick building was recognizable for the oblique square chimney next to the entrance, on which was mounted the school's flagpole. A pedestrian bridge over provided safe access for students living across the highway. | |||
The Scott School closed and was merged along with the [[McCaw School]] into the new [[South Hampton Elementary School]] in [[1999]]. The new school's gymnasium is named in honor of Scott. | The Scott School closed and was merged along with the [[McCaw School]] into the new [[South Hampton Elementary School]] in [[1999]]. The new school's gymnasium is named in honor of Scott. | ||
The former Scott School was used as an emergency shelter for people affected by the [[April 2011 tornado outbreak]]. The facility was operated by [[Bethel Baptist Church of Pratt City]]. | |||
==Principals== | |||
* [[George Scott]], 1896 | |||
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Revision as of 12:22, 21 December 2017
Scott School | |
Active | 1891–1999 |
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School type | Public |
District | Birmingham City Schools |
Grades | K-6 |
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Mascot | |
Location | 1517 Hibernian Street, (map) Birmingham |
The George W. Scott School (originally Pratt School) was organized in 1891 and operated by Birmingham City Schools. It was renamed in honor of former principal George Scott. The school was located at 1517 Hibernian Street near Bankhead Highway in North Pratt. The one-story brick building was recognizable for the oblique square chimney next to the entrance, on which was mounted the school's flagpole. A pedestrian bridge over provided safe access for students living across the highway.
The Scott School closed and was merged along with the McCaw School into the new South Hampton Elementary School in 1999. The new school's gymnasium is named in honor of Scott.
The former Scott School was used as an emergency shelter for people affected by the April 2011 tornado outbreak. The facility was operated by Bethel Baptist Church of Pratt City.
Principals
- George Scott, 1896