Upcoming Projects
Bodine School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies upon donations to provide an excellent elementary school experience for students with dyslexia.
For over 50 years, Bodine School has been leading the Mid-South in teaching students with dyslexia. Over the years, Bodine has evolved and adapted to better serve the dyslexic community and the students and families who have passed through our halls. As we continue to grow and improve, so too should our building grow and improve along with us.
We are excited to announce that Bodine is embarking on its first ever Capital Campaign project to grow the school, improve our facilities, and help more students with dyslexia to read and succeed. We invite you to read below to learn more about what we are building, why we are building it, and how you can help!
What is the school planning to build?
- A new multipurpose building to house a new library, art room, music room, iLab, individual learning spaces, and a designated indoor recreation center
- Renovations to the current building to add 4 new classrooms, and increase the size of the existing classrooms from 350 to 500 sq ft
- A new, modern playground behind the school
- Larger parking lot with the addition of a loop to improve traffic flow
Community Need
Every year, Bodine School faces the heartbreaking challenge of turning away students who need our program due to lack of space.
4 new classrooms will allow us to increase enrollment and accept more students in younger grades where we have seen the greatest need, highest demand, and most rapid transformation.
40 additional children each year will have access to the education they need to become strong, confident readers.
Timeline
- Bodine School received approval from the Germantown Planning Commission on September 1st, 2026
- We anticipate breaking ground in the spring of 2027 (no official start date yet)
- The project is expected to be completed within 3 years without disrupting daily program standards
How you can help!
Your gift is the gift of reading for students with dyslexia and every dollar counts.
Help us grow to help more children access the education they need to read and succeed.
Brand New Bathrooms – COMPLETED
The Bodine School restrooms had previously remained unchanged since the 1970s. I know what you’re thinking…finally!
Previously, the school’s restrooms consisted of two very cramped 3-stall restrooms, one each for boys and girls, and 2 large “locker room” style restrooms with 3 showers and one stall each. While this layout made sense for a small boarding school, it was less than fitting for an elementary school setting. The renovations includes the following changes and additions:
• Removal of the “locker rooms” replaced with a large girl’s restroom with 8 stalls and 4 sinks
• Transformation of the smaller restrooms into a large boy’s restroom with 4 stalls, 4 urinals, and 4 sinks
• The addition of two ADA compliant adult and family restrooms
Say goodbye to the yellow!
