Barbara C. Jordan Welcomes Students With Snow Cone Social

Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School held a snow cone social on Thursday evening, so students could tour through their new building ahead of next week's school start.

Families packed the gymnasium to hear from District Superintendent Joylynn Pruitt and BCJ Principal Monica Hudson. There was even an Oprah moment, when students were asked to look under their seats and see if they were winners.

An incoming kindergartner named Tyler jumped up and down holding his piece of paper that declared him a winner. His prize was a free backpack.

Maleeq, who is going into third grade at Barbara Jordan said he "feels awesome," about school starting next week. "I like it," he said about the new school building. He was also pleased to see that some of his classmates from Nathaniel Hawthorne would be joining him at Barbara Jordan.

"I'm very excited about (school starting) next week, to be in this state of the art facility," said Barbara C. Jordan Principal Monica Hudson. "We're just looking forward to a great year."

Amiyah, who is entering third-grade said she's looking forward to going to class and seeing her friends. "I like the new building," she added. 

First-grader DeShaun can't wait to see his friends. His sister Ashanti, who is entering third grade said she's looking forward to seeing friends and going to class. "Gym and recess," are her favorites.