The J. Taylor Finley Middle School’s “blue zone” has a new face this year. The school store has been relocated to elsewhere in the building and the four foot tall winding cement block wall that ran down the center of the space has been dismantled. A large “L” shaped high desk has also been removed.
The makeover for the large area, which essentially serves as the building’s main lobby continues. A small set of furniture has been placed in the center of the space for students to enjoy while they socialize. More furniture is on the way after the Finley PTA donated $1,250 to purchase sofas and chairs.
Finley Principal Traci Roethel is striving to fully utilize the “blue zone” area to the benefit of students. By installing seating she is hopeful the seventh and eighth graders will be able to use the space to socialize with each other and enjoy the large area more than they have in past years.
