This fall, DC Public Schools (DCPS) began public engagement on the new middle school that will open in School Year 2028-2029 (for more information about the new middle school, check out our posts about the FY25 budget and the community survey launched last month). This initial engagement has focused on schools with geographic feeder rights to the new middle school: Cleveland ES, Garrison ES, and Seaton ES.  

Staff members from the DCPS School Planning team talked to students and families at Back to School Nights at all three schools, attended the Cleveland Literacy Night on November 19, and participated in the Garrison Fall Festival and Seaton’s outdoor movie night on October 25. Families asked thoughtful questions, and we heard plenty of enthusiasm from families who would like to stay at their elementary school through 5^th grade and attend the new middle school together. 

Next up, join us at the Shaw Library on December 3 for a public kick-off event! Register here: bit.ly/NewMS_Kick-Off 

See you there!  

DCPS is opening a new middle school in School Year 2028-2029 at 800 Euclid St NW. (For details, check out our posts about the FY25 budget and the community survey launched last month!) 

Please join us as we kick off community engagement for the new middle school on Tuesday, December 3^rd from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Shaw Neighborhood Library (1630 7^th St NW). Attendees will learn about the new school, explore insights from the community survey, and be invited to share their questions and ideas.  

The Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library is located across from the Shaw-Howard University Metro station, at the intersection of 7^th Street NW and Rhode Island Avenue NW. When exiting the train, take the R and 8^th Street exit. Childcare and language interpretation will be provided.
Please register here: bit.ly/NewMS_Kick-Off 

We want to hear from you! Please complete the community survey here by November 22, 2024. If you have any questions, please email us at dcps.planning@k12.dc.gov.