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The '''George W. Scott School''' (originally '''Pratt School''', '''Pratt City School''', '''Pratt City Colored School''' and '''Pratt Negro School''') was an [[List of Birmingham City Schools|elementary school]] organized in [[1891]] by the newly-incorporated [[Pratt City]]. The school originally occupied a two-story frame building.
The '''George W. Scott School''' (originally '''Pratt School''', '''Pratt City School''', '''Pratt City Colored School''' and '''Pratt Negro School''') was an [[List of Birmingham City Schools|elementary school]] organized in [[1891]] by the newly-incorporated [[Pratt City]]. The school originally occupied a two-story frame building.


After Pratt City was annexed into [[Birmingham]] in [[1910]], the school came into the [[Birmingham City Schools]] system. It was renamed in [[1949]] in honor of long-time principal [[George Scott]], following a suggestion by faculty and community members. In the 1960s a new brick-clad school building was constructed at 1517 [[Hibernian Street]] near [[Bankhead Highway]] in [[North Pratt]].  
After Pratt City was annexed into [[Birmingham]] in [[1910]], the school came into the [[Birmingham City Schools]] system. It was renamed in [[1949]] in honor of long-time principal [[George Scott]], following a suggestion by faculty and community members. In the 1960s a new brick-clad school building was constructed on a 3.3-acre parcel at 1517 [[Hibernian Street]], near [[Bankhead Highway]] in [[North Pratt]].  


The one-story  building was recognizable for the oblique square chimney next to the entrance, on which was mounted the school's flagpole. A pedestrian bridge over [[Bankhead Highway]] provided a safe walking route for students living on the other side. In the late 1970s and early 1980s enrollment peaked at around 600 students in grades 1 through 8.
The one-story  building was recognizable for the oblique square chimney next to the entrance, on which was mounted the school's flagpole. A pedestrian bridge over [[Bankhead Highway]] provided a safe walking route for students living on the other side. In the late 1970s and early 1980s enrollment peaked at around 600 students in grades 1 through 8.
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The Scott School closed and was merged along with the [[McCaw School]] into the new [[South Hampton Elementary School]] in [[1999]]. The gymnasium at South Hampton Elementary 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 gymnasium at South Hampton Elementary is named in honor of Scott.


In [[2011]] The former Scott School was used as an emergency shelter and supply distribution center for households affected by the [[April 2011 tornado outbreak|April tornado outbreak]]. The facility was operated by [[Bethel Baptist Church of Pratt City]].
In [[2011]] The former Scott School was used as an emergency shelter and supply distribution center for households affected by the [[April 2011 tornado outbreak|April tornado outbreak]]. The facility was operated by [[Bethel Baptist Church of Pratt City]]. In [[2016]] the [[Birmingham Board of Education]] sold the property to the [[City of Birmingham]].


In the 2010s the city listed the building for sale through [[Eyster Properties]] and [[BLOC Global]] with an asking price of $475,000. In February [[2024]] the [[Birmingham City Council]] approved the sale of the former school and adjacent [[North Pratt Community Center]] to [[The MoveMent Fellowship Church]] for $25,000. The church plans to work with physician [[Elaine Colby]] to open the [[MoveMent C.A.R.E.]] community health clinic in the building.
In the 2010s the city listed the building for sale through [[Eyster Properties]] and [[BLOC Global]] with an asking price of $475,000. In February [[2024]] the [[Birmingham City Council]] approved the sale of the former school and adjacent [[North Pratt Community Center]] to [[The MoveMent Fellowship Church]] for $25,000. The church plans to work with physician [[Elaine Colby]] to open the [[MoveMent C.A.R.E.]] community health clinic in the building.

Latest revision as of 12:01, 2 July 2024

G. W. Scott School
Active 1891–1999
School type Public
District Birmingham City Schools
Grades 1–8, K-6
Colors blue & white
Mascot Rams
Location 1517 Hibernian Street, (map)
Birmingham

The George W. Scott School (originally Pratt School, Pratt City School, Pratt City Colored School and Pratt Negro School) was an elementary school organized in 1891 by the newly-incorporated Pratt City. The school originally occupied a two-story frame building.

After Pratt City was annexed into Birmingham in 1910, the school came into the Birmingham City Schools system. It was renamed in 1949 in honor of long-time principal George Scott, following a suggestion by faculty and community members. In the 1960s a new brick-clad school building was constructed on a 3.3-acre parcel at 1517 Hibernian Street, near Bankhead Highway in North Pratt.

The one-story building was recognizable for the oblique square chimney next to the entrance, on which was mounted the school's flagpole. A pedestrian bridge over Bankhead Highway provided a safe walking route for students living on the other side. In the late 1970s and early 1980s enrollment peaked at around 600 students in grades 1 through 8.

The Scott School closed and was merged along with the McCaw School into the new South Hampton Elementary School in 1999. The gymnasium at South Hampton Elementary is named in honor of Scott.

In 2011 The former Scott School was used as an emergency shelter and supply distribution center for households affected by the April tornado outbreak. The facility was operated by Bethel Baptist Church of Pratt City. In 2016 the Birmingham Board of Education sold the property to the City of Birmingham.

In the 2010s the city listed the building for sale through Eyster Properties and BLOC Global with an asking price of $475,000. In February 2024 the Birmingham City Council approved the sale of the former school and adjacent North Pratt Community Center to The MoveMent Fellowship Church for $25,000. The church plans to work with physician Elaine Colby to open the MoveMent C.A.R.E. community health clinic in the building.

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