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'''Louis Pizitz Middle School''', built in [[1967]], is a public middle school in the [[Vestavia Hills City Schools]] system, serving the | '''Louis Pizitz Middle School''', built in [[1967]], is a public middle school in the [[Vestavia Hills City Schools]] system, serving the southwestern area of [[Vestavia Hills]]. It is named for [[Louis Pizitz]], founder of the [[Pizitz]] department store chain. | ||
Before the construction of [[Liberty Park Middle School]] in [[2008]], Pizitz served all 6th through 8th grade students in Vestavia Hills. That year a $3.7 million contract was awarded to [[Duncan & Thompson Construction Services]] to renovate the school's administrative offices, lobby, stairwells and bathrooms as well as to replace floor tiles and lockers in hallways and classrooms. Additional renovations planned for a later phase include updating the cafeteria and replacing windows. | |||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 09:47, 4 November 2009
Pizitz Middle School | |
Established | 1967 |
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School type | Public |
District | Vestavia Hills City Schools |
Grades | 6-8 |
Principal | David Miles |
Enrollment | 1,100 (2008) |
Colors | Red, white & blue |
Mascot | Pirates |
Location | 2020 Pizitz Drive Vestavia Hills |
Website | vestavia.k12.al.us/pizitz |
Louis Pizitz Middle School, built in 1967, is a public middle school in the Vestavia Hills City Schools system, serving the southwestern area of Vestavia Hills. It is named for Louis Pizitz, founder of the Pizitz department store chain.
Before the construction of Liberty Park Middle School in 2008, Pizitz served all 6th through 8th grade students in Vestavia Hills. That year a $3.7 million contract was awarded to Duncan & Thompson Construction Services to renovate the school's administrative offices, lobby, stairwells and bathrooms as well as to replace floor tiles and lockers in hallways and classrooms. Additional renovations planned for a later phase include updating the cafeteria and replacing windows.
References
- Singleton, William C. III (July 9, 2008) "Two Vestavia Hills schools undergo renovations." Birmingham News