There are 3 article(s) tagged Humes Middle School:

• August 2025

  • Arts school or MLGW substation? MSCS to decide fate of Elvis’ alma mater

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools has offers to purchase Humes Middle School in North Memphis from public utility Memphis Light, Gas and Water and local dance studio New Ballet Ensemble and School. 

    By Laura Testino August 26, 2025

• April 2024

  • Memphis’ Humes school, Elvis Presley’s alma mater, is closing after yearslong turnaround attempt

    Humes, now a middle school, is exiting a state-run turnaround district after 10 years. Its students will be reassigned to a school in a different part of the city.

    By Laura Testino April 17, 2024

• May 2020

  • Frayser school district helping families beyond the classroom

    Frayser Community Schools recently launched its “Family Wellness Check” program. The goal is for staff to remain in touch with students and families weekly and help connect those families to resources such as food.

    By Omer Yusuf May 06, 2020