For Immediate Release Contact: Johnny Little, 314-345-2283

Four Schools Relocate for Air Conditioning Project
Three Elementary – One Middle School Move Temporarily During Holiday Break

(January 4, 2006) Students from three elementary schools and one middle school in the St. Louis Public School District were moved temporarily to new locations during the holiday break to accommodate an anticipated six-month long project to install air conditioning systems in the four buildings.

The project is expected to be completed in time for the start of the 2006-2007 school year. The affected schools – Northwest Middle School, Ames Elementary VPA, Herzog Elementary, and Farragut Elementary – were moved to school buildings designated as holding schools for the District.

Superintendent Dr. Creg E. Williams said, “This important capital improvement project is part of the District’s larger effort to upgrade and modernize the condition of our schools and create a better learning environment for our children.” He also noted that transitions were smooth, and that the students, teachers and staffs have settled into their new locations with no disruption to school activities.

Former Location: New Location

Northwest Middle School (formerly) Bunche International Studies
5140 Riverview Blvd. 4275 Clarence Avenue
(314) 385-4774
Valerie Thomas, Principal

Ames Elementary VPA Lafayette Elementary
2900 Hadley Avenue 815 Ann Avenue
(314) 241-7165
JaVeeta Parks, Principal

Herzog Elementary Walnut Park
5831 Pamplin Place 5814 Thekla Avenue
(314) 385-2212
Deirdre Jackson, Principal

Farragut Elementary Marshall
4025 Sullivan Avenue 4342 Aldine
(314) 531-1198
Joyce Wilks-Love, Principal