Much of the history of the Richmond Public Schools was recorded in the context of a segregated society, and the reader should readily discern
between pre- and post-desegregation observations. The terms "black," "colored," "Negro," and "white" in this booklet should not be considered
offensive as they have been used according to the custom of the particular period. Since 1962, the division has omitted such racial
designations from its reports and publications.
Maymont School
1211 South Allen Avenue (Allen Avenue at intersection with Amelia Street)
This 20-room school was named for the nearby Maymont Park.
Maymont School opened April 1, 1957, for Junior Primary-grade 6 pupils transferred from Randolph and West End. A
dedication ceremony was held on May 25, 1958.
Sidney School operated as an annex to Maymont until September 1961, when it was used for special classes. Maymont
operated as a middle school 1970-71, and as an annex to Amelia School beginning 1971-72. Since 197475, all
Amelia/Maymont elementary school pupils have been housed at Maymont.
Under Plan III, Maymont was paired with Lee.
Enrollment: |
1957 |
541 |
|
1991-1992 |
264 |
Architect: |
|
Baskervill & Son |
Cost: |
|
$495,400 |
Principals: |
1957-1970 |
Charles Julius E. Burrell |
|
1970-1971 |
Joseph Rodman Ransome |
|
1971-1973 |
Elizabeth Ancell Crouch |
|
1973-1978 |
William Henry Harris |
|
1978-1979 |
Mary Lou Murphy |
|
1979-1984 |
Patricia Craigo Davis |
|
1985-1986 |
Alexander Dill, Jr. |
|
1986-1989 |
Alexander Dill, Jr. |
|
1989-1991 |
Sylvia C. Robinson |
|
1991-1992 |
Raymond Ashby Tarkington |
|
1992-1993 |
Mary R. Mason (Acting) |
See:
Amelia Street School
Sidney School