Choose Delano Optional School
Every student is held to high academic and social expectations and is encouraged to grow as a dreamers, animators, innovators, and creators.
Listed below are a few things that make our school great.
- Recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education as a 2025 Reward School
- Outdoor Learning Classroom
- State-of-the-art facility featuring a STEM and technology lab and a digital TV studio
- The only elementary school in Memphis with a student broadcasting program. Students create and broadcast the daily school, local, and national news through our YouTube channel, gaining hands-on experience in digital media and journalism.
- Coding /Animation
- After-school Enrichment Clubs
- STEM /Makerspace, Robotics
- Creative Learning in a Unique Environment (C.L.U.E.)
- No Residential Boundaries
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DTV-Student News
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National Junior Beta Club
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National Elementary Honor Society
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Arts Program (Chorus, Instrumental Music, Digital Arts & Animation)
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Enrichment Clubs & Student Organizations
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Participate in community service projects
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Broadcasting, Basketball, and Cheer Teams
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St. Jude STEM: Club & Kindergarten Science Curriculum
You may contact us at 901-416-3932 to schedule a tour or to talk with us about admission criteria for our school.
Contact :
Mrs. Karen B. Simmons, Principal simmonslb@scsk12.org
Ms. Brandy Maclin, Optional School /Tech Coordinator maclinb@scsk12.org
901-416-3932
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
- New 21st Century Computer Lab
- New State of the Art Student operated TV Studio
- STEM/ Makerspace Robotics
Please fill out this form so that we can provide you more information about our school. We look forward to sharing with you all the great things happening at Delano Optional School.