MMS Outdoor Classroom ribbon cutting - front row from left to right: Bonnie Garrett and Jason Smith (STEM faculty), Lizeth Neri and Cor'Dayrius Collier (students), Dr. Linda Burruss (Principal), Ed'Juan Catlin and Chloe Place (students), Chrysantha Stallworth-Brown (Curriculum Specialist), Back row: Mr. A. J. Buckner (HCS Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction), Dr. Caroline Obert (HCS Director of Instruction) and Dr. Clarence Sutton (HCS Superintendent)

On Thursday, March 21st Morris Middle School planted a classroom. Students, parent volunteers, faculty members, high school volunteers and representatives from local organizations rolled up their sleeves and brought to life an Outdoor Classroom that's been in the works for months. Students will use this garden for hands on learning including STEM and Life Science units, and even "farm to table" economics and ecology activities.

A special thank you to the parents who volunteered their time and effort to make this classroom a reality!

The ribbon cutting ceremony featured student, faculty, administration and district representatives. 7th Graders Ed'Juan Catlin did the honors of cutting the ribbon.

MMS Outdoor Classroom ribbon cutting ceremony. Students, faculy members, admin and district representatives hold a large red ribbon

MMS Outdoor Classroom ribbon cutting:
Front row from left to right: Bonnie Garrett and Jason Smith (MMS STEM faculty), Lizeth Neri-Perez and Cor'Dayrius Collier (students), Dr. Linda Burruss (MMS Principal), Ed'Juan Catlin and Chloe Place (students), Chrysantha Stallworth-Brown (MMS Curriculum Specialist). Back row: Mr. A. J. Buckner (HCS Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction), Dr. Caroline Obert (HCS Director of Instruction) and Dr. Clarence Sutton (HCS Superintendent).

MMS Students, faculty members, cumminity volunteers pose in front of a planting bed. A wheelbarrow, pavers and bags of soil are in the foreground

Students, faculty members, community volunteers and district represtatives show off what will soon be the instructional area of the Outdoor Classroom.

Site map of MMS's new Outdoor Classroom

Site map of MMS's Outdoor Classroom.