A new reality series, “School Pride”, is debuting this fall on NBC at 8:00pm on Fridays. This reality based television series has chosen Detroit’s Communication and Media Arts High School (CMA) to receive a makeover. The television show intentionally utilizes local businesses, skilled local labor, and the community to renovate classrooms, public spaces, athletic facilities, art rooms, and music halls. Built in 1959, CMA was most recently slated for closure until the school became a finalist in the NBC competition.
While a team of experts will help guide the makeover process, it’s ultimately up to the students, teachers, and community to execute the restoration. “School Pride” cameras will document their progress, reveal multiple surprises along the journey, and conclude with the unveiling of a completely transformed school. Months later, the school will be revisited to determine the effects of the transformation. Inspired by a successful revitalization effort in Compton, CA, “School Pride” encourages students to take more pride in their environment and improve academic achievement through the revitalization of their school and community.
This August 1-7, the “School Pride” crew and hosts will begin to document the CMA renovation process. Up until that date, the public is encouraged to sign up for either participation in the construction effort or the donation of goods and/or services to aid in the renovation. Volunteers will be needed for various tasks, ranging from painting to food services to skilled trades.
