 | ABC 24 Cool School: The Excellence Academy
The Excellence Academy in Raleigh may be small with only 30 students, but it’s making a major impact in the community.  Watch Video
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| ABC 24 Cool School: Alcy Elementary School
Alcy Elementary School in south Memphis is very impressive. From academics to the arts, teachers there weave fun into their everyday lessons. Watch Video
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| ABC 24 Cool School: St. George’s Independent School
St. George’s Independent School has three campuses that serve kids in Pre-K through the 12th grade in Collierville, Germantown and Memphis. We visited the elementary school campus in Germantown; it’s truly an amazing school. Watch Video
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| ABC 24 Cool School: KIPP Memphis Academy Middle School
It’s been said that knowledge is power, and nowhere do they stress that more than at KIPP Memphis Academy Middle School. Watch Video
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| ABC 24 Cool School: Lewisburg Primary School
At Lewisburg Primary School in Olive Branch, Mississippi the mission is clearly defined: to help students grow academically, as well as socially. Watch Video
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| ABC 24 Cool School: Frederick Douglass High School
Frederick Douglass High School has literally undergone a rebirth. In 1981 the school was closed due to low enrollment as a result of desegregation. 5 years ago the school re-opened thanks to the hard work of alumni who knew the importance the school had on its community. It’s a place full of rich history with a promising future. Watch Video
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| ABC 24 Cool School: Barret's Chapel Elementary School
Parents at Barret’s Chapel Elementary School in Arlington believe it’s the best kept secret in Shelby County. Part of the schools’ mission statement is to “ensure a strong educational foundation that empowers students to be life-long learners.” Watch Video
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| ABC 24 Cool School: Whitehaven High School
Memphis' Whitehaven High School is definitely a special place. It’s one of the highest performing schools in MCS. The school’s football team recently won the state championship, and students are receiving millions of dollars in college scholarships. Watch Video
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| ABC 24 Cool School: Immanuel Lutheran
Immanuel Lutheran is a relatively small school with only 250 students, but it's making a major impact here in the Mid-South. It's not all about academics and athletics; its students there are taught the importance of giving back to the community as well. Watch Video
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| ABC 24 Cool School: Lausanne Collegiate School
Students at Lausanne Collegiate School not only come from all over Shelby County, but all over the world - 56 different countries, to be exact. Part of the school’s mission is to get kids ready for college and beyond. Watch Video
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| ABC 24 Cool School: Pleasant Hill Elementary
Administrators at Pleasant Hill Elementary in Olive Branch, Mississippi say they strive to provide experiences that are not only educational, but fun and enjoyable. The school has it all; from the chess club to the student-run garden, Pleasant Hill Elementary is a special place. Watch Video
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| ABC 24 Cool School: Booker T. Washington High School
Booker T. Washington High School got attention across the country a few years ago after President Barack Obama delivered the school's commencement address. But students, teachers and administrators say there's much more to the school than that. Watch Video
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 | Millington Choir to Perform at Carnegie Hall
It takes lots of practice to be good enough to play at Carnegie Hall, and one of ABC 24's "Cool Schools" is well on its way. The Millington Central High School choir has been invited to perform at the world famous music hall in New York City.
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| ABC 24 Cool School: Richland Elementary School
Richland Elementary School in West Memphis, Arkansas has a powerful mission statement, “Learning for Life.” Richland has been recognized as one of the highest performing schools in Arkansas. Watch Video
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| ABC 24 Cool School: Hutchison School
Hutchison School is a private all-girls school in east Memphis. The students range in age from 2-years-old to high school seniors. Their motto is “Anywhere She Can Imagine.” From sports to academics, it's truly a cool school. Watch Video
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| ABC24 Cool School: DeSoto Central High School
The school's mission statement says it all. The purpose of DeSoto Central High School is to get kids ready academically, socially and physically to be successful. Watch Video
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| ABC 24 Cool School: Millington Central High School
Millington Central High School has it all. This spring, the school's choir will be performing at Carnegie Hall. They have a literary arts program that’s starting to get recognition across the country. And, they even have a student run news program with students aiming for journalism jobs. Those are just a few of the things that make them a pretty cool school. Watch Video
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