Overview
Sims Elementary ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ is a 44,444 square foot school facility constructed in 1956 situated on a 7.95 acre site located in East ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ at 1203 Springdale Road and bordered by Springdale Road, East 12th Street, Webberville Road, and residential homes to the North.
Sims closed after the 2020-2021 school year and was merged with the modernized Norman Elementary ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ, which is located at 4001 Tannehill Lane and features flexible learning spaces, natural light, outdoor classrooms and new media technology.
Current Status
From August 2024 through May 2026, Sims served as the swing space for Harris Elementary ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ while the campus underwent modernization as part of the 2022 Bond Program. To learn more, please visit the .
The campus is currently home to ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD's Alternative Learning Center (ALC), which provides educational services and supports for students across the district.
Previous community meetings, presentations, and related materials remain available below for reference.
Updated July 2026
PrevoiusSims Elementary Events
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| ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Repurposing Update: Anita Coy, Brooke, Metz, Pease, Rosedale Sims | Tuesday, May 9, 2023 5:00-6:00 p.m. |
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| Repurposing Conversations: Sims, Meeting 1 | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:00-7:00 p.m. |
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| Repurposing Conversations: Sims, Meeting 2 | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 6:00-7:00 p.m. |
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| Repurposing Sims: Community Visioning Session | Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:00-7:30 p.m. |
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| Repurposing Sims: Student Workshop (Akins ECHS) | Monday, October 23, 2023 9:15-10:45am |
Meeting Notes |
| Repurposing Sims: East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team |
Monday, November 20, 2023 7:00-8:30pm |
Meeting Notes |
| Sims Repurposing Update | Tuesday, February 20, 2024 6:00-7:00 p.m. |
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| Good Stewardship: Repurposing Sims |
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 |
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| Good Stewardship: Repurposing Sims | Tuesday, May 21, 2024 6:00-7:00 p.m. |
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| Good Stewardship: Repurposing Sims | Thursday, June 27, 2024 6:00-7:00 p.m. |
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| Good Stewardship: Repurposing Sims |
Saturday, October 5, 2024 |
Meeting Notes |
| Good Stewardship: Repurposing Sims | Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 6:00-7:00 p.m. | |
| Good Stewardship: Repurposing Sims | Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m. | |
| Good Stewardship: Repurposing Sims | Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m. |