Weed School

Edwin Gardner Weed School

Founded in 1936 in Augusta, Georgia, as an elementary school for Black children, this property, dedicated to the memory of the late Reverend Edwin Weed, occupies a 2.2-acre lot. The school’s architecture, characterized by modern and streamlined design, is constructed of red brick. It consists of four buildings, housing twelve classrooms, a cafeteria, and an auditorium. The rear of the school features an open area for recreation, complemented by twin basketball courts.

Born on July 23, 1846, in Savannah, Georgia, Weed was ordained as a priest on August 29, 1871. He served as the inaugural rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Summerville, Georgia, and subsequently ascended to the position of bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Florida. Weed’s dedication to the education of Black children played a pivotal role in the establishment of the school.

In December 1982, Weed School underwent a transformation, becoming the Sand Hill Psycho-Educational Center. This  educational institution catered to elementary and middle school students facing severe emotional and developmental challenges. Sand Hills provided therapeutic classes aimed at fostering social/emotional growth and cultivating more appropriate behaviors, and addressing academic subjects. it remained in operation until 2009 when the board of education finally abandoned the building.

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