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Our Mission:

Bruce Elementary School prepares children to become confident lifelong learners, creative problem solvers, and responsible citizens in their communities and the world.

Our Pillars:

1. Creating an environment of high-level content knowledge through rigorous instruction.

2. Creating a college-going culture.

Facts About Bruce:

• The original Bruce Elementary School was built in 1908.
• On October 3rd, 1961, 13 African-American first grade students were enrolled in schools that were previously all white. The 13 students became known as the Memphis 13. Bruce was one of the 4 schools (Gordon, Rozelle, and Springdale) to integrate Memphis schools. The 3 brave students who integrated Bruce in 1961 were Dwania Kyles, Harry Williams, and Michael Willis (Menelik Fombi).
• The current Bruce School was built in 1999.
• Bruce was recognized as a 2018 State of Tennessee Reward School.
• Fall 2019 MSCS Elementary Basketball League Champions
• In 2022, Bruce Elementary was recognized as a Reward School & earned a Level 4 Status.