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901 Kennard Street

Lake Forest Elementary School was built in 1949 and served the neighborhood until its closing in 2021.  Students from the closed school were transferred to North Shore Elementary School. The abandoned school still has beautiful artwork on its exterior.  

When visiting, the school the arts are clearly defined with the Mona Lisa prominently painted on the front of the school, a Van Gogh Starry, Starry night portrayal and all around the building pieces of yard-art including an angel can be seen.  The angels that once trekked in, out and around the building have been transferred to North Shore Elementary School. Lake Forest is on the demotion list to become affordable housing.  The artist of the paintings is unknown. (Such a shame).

The PTA website for Lake Forest Elementary School was “dreams begin here” but according to the latest information, the school will be demolished and affordable housing will take its place.  The dreams of those approximately 325 children are at North Shore Elementary School, where they have been transferred. 

Lake Forest has had many principals over the years such as Cassandra Thomas and others. Some teachers serving there have been S. Amoy, L. Elam, L. Miller, A. Wood and more. Margaret Sweat attended there and said she “got a great education”. Another student commenting on Facebook was Jason Boddie. 

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See you tomorrow,

Nan

Sources: Public School Review, List of Schools and Year Built, Facebook, Duval Public School news information.

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