West Broad Street School
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Athens-Clarke County
Chromebooks, Clarke Central Work Get Funding Approval at School Board Meeting
The Clarke County Board of Education unanimously approved purchasing 3,000 Chromebooks for middle schoolers for $1.42 million at its monthly meeting Thursday. “This is an effort to create equity across the entire school district in our middle school buildings,” said Mumbi Anderson, board president and District 6 representative. “Not everyone…
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Athens-Clarke County
West Broad Complex Coverage: Clarke County School District Outlines Redevelopment Plans
Reporting II students have covered the discussions and decisions throughout fall 2025 around the Clarke County School District’s plans to repurpose and redevelop the West Broad Street School site. Nearly 80 students researched and reported on this high-interest issue in Athens. See a few of their stories below. Click the…
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Q&As
District Outlines West Broad Street Complex Redevelopment for Community Career Academy Use
Clarke County School District Interim Superintendent Jennifer Scott unveiled a plan Tuesday to restore the historic West Broad Street School campus and convert it into an expansion site for the Athens Community Career Academy. The proposal centers on rehabilitating the 1938 Minor Street School building and the 1958 Campbell Lane…
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Clarke County Schools to Build Community Space at Site of West Broad Street School
The Clarke County School District plans to repurpose the West Broad Street School site and turn it into a hands-on learning and community center to help kickstart success in students and create a gathering space for the community. Jennifer Scott, the Clarke County School District’s interim superintendent, announced the plan…
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District Advances Infrastructure Plan, Committee to Revitalize West Broad Campus
The Clarke County School District announced Tuesday that it will move forward with the long-delayed revitalization of the historic West Broad School campus, beginning with hiring a structural engineer and forming a building committee that includes residents in January. The plan outlines repurposing the vacant campus for Athens Community Career…
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West Broad Street School Redevelopment to Honor Community’s History
Jennifer Scott presents new updates on the West Broad Street School redevelopment at the Clarke County Board of Education West Broad Street School public information session on Dec. 2, 2025. Scott addressed upcoming career pathways through the Athens Community Career Academy, including construction and welding. (Photo/Clarice Henry) The Clarke…
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Athens-Clarke County
Historic Clarke County School Cleanup Plans Spark Discussion Over Future Use
The Clarke County Board of Education unanimously approved spending nearly $143,000 for abatement and trash removal at West Broad Street School during its most recent meeting. A fire at the historic school on Sept. 8, 2025 partially destroyed the inside of one of its vacant buildings. The fire caused…