DCPS has finalized a decision on the Nalle and Drew Swing Space Considerations. View the decision letter here.
Project Overview
The Nalle ES swing space campus will be located at Nalle ES property located at 219 50th Street SE. The swing space campus will have approximately forty (40) classroom-sized spaces, one (1) large bubble tent structure for gym/dining, a modular kitchen with dedicated restrooms, one (1) health suite space with ensuite restroom, group restrooms, two (2) playgrounds, and covered ADA access across all temporary facilities. The swing space campus will also provide parking for the swinging school staff, including access for delivery and garbage/recycling trucks, and have a designated pick-up/drop-off location for the school population. The site will be secured with cameras and security fencing. The Nalle ES swing space campus will open its doors to students swinging from Drew Elementary in Summer 2025 for School Year 2025-26.
Project Details
Ward and Location: Ward 7 // 219 50th Street SE
DCPS POC: Melissa Pegram
DGS Project Manager: Colby Pfister
Design-Build Team: MCN Build
Start Date: May 2024
Project Completion: July 2025
Status: Project Cancelled (See decision letter above for additional details)
Project Resources
- Nalle ES Community Letter- October 2024 Update English
- Nalle ES Community Letter- October 2024 Update Spanish
- Community Meeting Flyer - September 2024
- Community Meeting Flyer - September 2024 Spanish
- Nalle ES Community Letter - August 2024
- Nalle ES Community Letter - June 2024 English/Spanish
Meeting Materials
Community Meeting - September 9, 2024
Topics Covered: Alternative Swing Space Considerations; Swing Space Considerations Survey
Community Meeting - July 30, 2024
Topics Covered: Green Space Options for Nalle during Drew's Modernization, Swing Space Options Explored
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Presentation (Updated as of 8/8/2024)
Community Kick-Off Meeting - June 11, 2024
Topics Covered: Construction Logistics/Project Overview and Timeline