Bartlett City Schools unveils plans to replace deteriorating Altruria Elementary
David A. Stephens, superintendent of Bartlett City Schools, speaks during a special event to unveil plans for a new Altruria Elementary school building, March 12, 2026. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
A new Altruria Elementary School in Bartlett could open by the start of calendar year 2028.
BCS Superintendent David Stephens, along with representatives from Linkous Construction and 4FDesign, revealed preliminary design plans at a public meeting in the existing Altruria Elementary gymnasium Thursday, March 12.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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