Miles School held a grand opening Thursday, becoming the last in a series of three CMSD elementary schools to cut the ribbon on a new building.

 

The Orchard School of Science and Almira also held ribbon-cutting ceremonies in the last month. For more information on all three of the schools see this story.

 

Board of Education Vice Chair Louise Dempsey reminded the Miles students that even though they have a beautiful facility to learn in, it's the work they do that matters most. 

 

Councilman Zack Reed told the adults  at the ceremony that a new building is great, but students need mentors and volunteers. Reed also led a moment of silence for civil rights leader and former Board of Education President Arnold Pinkney, who died Monday. 

 

Principal Roy James thanked the Councilman, the CEO, The School Board, Architectural Vision Group Ltd. and everyone in the community for supporting the construction of the new school. 

 

The Miles School students showed their spirit. Kindergartners recited "Definition of a Scholar." Then, the third-grade choir performed a rousing rendition of "The World's Greatest"(see video below).