(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, August 26 at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Department of General Services (DGS), and DC Public Schools (DCPS) leaders will cut the ribbon on the new $23 million addition at Barnard Elementary School in Ward 4. The 23,000-square-foot addition includes general education classrooms, a hands-on Specials Lab, dedicated special education spaces, and sustainability features such as a green roof and new play fields.

The project reflects Mayor Bowser’s ongoing commitment to delivering modern, high-quality learning environments across all eight wards. Since 2015, the District has invested nearly $5 billion in school facilities, including nearly $800 million in Ward 4 school modernization projects.

When:
Wednesday, August 26 at 11:30 am

Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Dr. Kim Jackson, Interim Chancellor, DC Public Schools
Delano Hunter, Director, DC Department of General Services
Dr. Grace Reid, Principal, Barnard Elementary School

Where:
Barnard Elementary School
430 Decatur Street NW
*Closest Bus Routes: C75*
*Closest Bikeshare: Kansas Ave & Sherman Cr NW*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook or X.