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Our IB World elementary school challenges students to think critically on a global scale.
New Afrocentric Program
In the 2025-26 school year, a new Afrocentric elementary school will open at Benjamin E. Mays
What’s New
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about SPPS Board of Education Selects Superintendent Finalists
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about Discover a School You'll Love at the SPPS School Choice Fair
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about Start Time Change for 2025-26 School Year
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about Cell Phone Policy 24-25
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about Parent Advisory Council (PCA)
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about Benjamin E. Mays to transition to Afrocentric program starting in fall 2025
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about Request an Appointment
![From left to right, Callie Hensler (The Heights), Kaiti Shelton (Benjamin E. Mays), Stephanie Hubbard (Focus Beyond) and Mor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700965005/sppsorg/dpjlluyinuibxanbccf6/Music-Therapists.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700965005/sppsorg/dpjlluyinuibxanbccf6/Music-Therapists.jpg","width":500}])
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about Four SPPS Board-Certified Music Therapists Complete Intensive Training in Neurologic Music Therapy
Welcome to Benjamin E. Mays
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Our school challenges students to think critically on a global scale. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, Benjamin E. Mays challenges students to understand the world around them and how to take action within it. The IB program strives to help students develop an international perspective through projects that examine real-life situations around the world.
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Benjamin E. Mays IB World School
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Develop confident, literate, and responsible students who will be able to think critically, make great decisions, and become internationally minded students who pursue post secondary educational options.
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