Study at Barrett Elementary SchoolAlabama United States The first unit
of what is now Barrett Elementary School was erected on the corner of 76th
Street and Division Avenue in the community of East Lake in 1901 and was named
East Lake School. In 1909 the building was renamed Barrett School in honor of
Dr. N. A. Barrett, who was then the mayor of East Lake and later became the
president of the Birmingham City Commission. In 1925, the first floor of an additional unit was erected, with the second
and third floors added in 1928. Today this is the central portion of the
existing building. This addition contained thirteen classrooms, a small music
room, and the school office. The school lunchroom, built later, is attached to
this unit.
The 1901 structure was torn down in 1955 and replaced with a wing attached
to the brick building erected in 1925 and 1928. Classes moved into this
addition in December of 1956 which contained seventeen classrooms and a
library. In 1960, a two-story east wing was completed. Classes moved into this
wing in the fall of 1961.
Barrett School was completely renovated during the summer of 1978. New
windows, carpet in many areas, lower ceilings, improved lighting, decorator
colors, and air conditioning have combined a rich academic tradition to
produce an atmosphere which is very conducive to learning. A city bond issue
provided the funds for remodeling.
In 1989, the Birmingham Board of Education went through a reorganization
process, closing some schools and creating middle schools from former high
schools. As a result, the Enrolment configuration of Barrett School changed
from kindergarten through eighth grade to kindergarten through fifth grade.
Barrett's nickname is "Wildcats" and the school colors are green
and white.
Contact: Barrett Elementary School, 7601 Division Ave. , Birmingham, Alabama 35206 Email: barrett@bhm. k12. al. us Website: www.bhm. k12. al. us
| Contact:Barrett Elementary School, 7601 Division Ave. , Birmingham, Alabama 35206 | Email: barrett@bhm. k12. al. us Website: www.bhm. k12. al. us
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