What’s going on at Shady Grove? MSCS plans for early childhood hub
Shady Grove was built in 1963, so there has been modernization efforts along with repurposing the space. Jarquiste Rogers, facilities manager for early childhood and pre-K at MSCS, said renovating an old building like Shady Grove involves removing any hazards as well as modernizing equipment. (Aarron Fleming/The Daily Memphian)
New plans for the former Shady Grove Elementary include pre-K classrooms, new playgrounds, office space for district employees and resources for the surrounding community.
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Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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