MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The West Memphis School Board approved a revised grade-level realignment plan Thursday, Sept. 18.

Under the West Memphis School District's new plan, ninth-grade students will transition to the city's high school, the Academies of West Memphis, and sixth-grade students will now be considered middle school students. Ninth graders will reclassify during the fall of 2026, while sixth-grade students will transition to area middle schools before the fall of 2027.

"Realigning grade levels will open the door to new opportunities by providing targeted coursework and resources at key stages in our students' education," read a statement released on West Memphis School District's Facebook page. "Most importantly, this decision reflects your voices, your feedback played a critical

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