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 will serve as swing space for Harris Elementary ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ staff and students while their campus undergoes a full modernization. Then from August 2026 through May 2028, Sims will similarly serve as swing space for Andrews Elementary ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ staff and students. To learn more, please visit the .
In addition, the District is hosting a series of community conversations to continue to gather input about the current needs of the community and discuss ideas about how the future use of the site can best address those needs. Please check the Events page for information about upcoming meetings.
Updated March 2025
Sims 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. |