Memphis families gathered on Saturday for a ribbon‑cutting ceremony that marked the opening of the new South Memphis campus of Grizzlies Prep, the charter school supported by the Memphis Grizzlies Foundation. The school moved from its downtown location into the former Corry Middle School and Believe Academy building, providing a larger, modern facility for its growing student body.
Expanded Facilities for Boys and Girls
The new campus offers additional classrooms and laboratory space for the existing boys’ program, which currently serves students in grades six through eight. In a significant step toward gender‑balanced education, Grizzlies Prep also introduced a dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Arts (STEAM) school for girls. While the girls’ program currently focuses on STEAM, the school plans to broaden its grade offerings beyond sixth grade in the future.
Separate Learning Spaces Reflect Commitment to Tailored Instruction
To maintain focused learning environments, the boys’ and girls’ sections of the campus are kept separate. This arrangement allows teachers to tailor curricula to the specific needs of each group while fostering a supportive community atmosphere.
Leadership Highlights the Mission
Tim Ware, Executive Director of Grizzlies Prep Schools, expressed his enthusiasm for the milestone. “We’re over the moon right now with excitement. So many people came out to celebrate the work of transforming the lives of children. That’s really special to me. It’s more than a ribbon cutting that opens a school. This is about opening opportunities and pathways for the students,” Ware said. He added that the school is proud to be part of a broader solution to the challenges many Memphians face, emphasizing the role of education in strengthening families and neighborhoods.
Community Impact and Future Plans
The opening of the South Memphis campus is expected to provide new educational pathways for local families, particularly those seeking a college‑and‑career‑ready curriculum rooted in STEAM disciplines. By offering a specialized program for girls, Grizzlies Prep aims to encourage greater participation of young women in fields traditionally dominated by men, aligning with the community’s values of family empowerment and individual liberty.
School officials indicated that enrollment will be closely monitored as the new facilities become fully operational. They anticipate that the expanded space will allow the school to serve more students without compromising the personalized attention that has defined the Grizzlies Prep model.
How to Stay Informed
Parents and community members interested in learning more about enrollment, program details, or upcoming events at the South Memphis campus are encouraged to sign up for the school’s newsletter. Additional information can be found on the Grizzlies Prep website.
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