Tubman Elementary
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Photo Courtesy of ISTUDIO Architects
Dear Community Members,
As part of the Tubman Elementary School modernization project, work on a new water line will require temporary changes to parking availability for the next 3-4 weeks. Please be advised that parking will be limited on the Irving Street section between 11th and 13th Streets from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM M-F.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our community infrastructure. For any questions or concerns, please contact Tamaki Laycock at "tamaki.laycock@k12.dc.gov
No upcoming meetings
Project Overview
Tubman Elementary School is a DC Public School located in Ward 1. The modernization will be roughly 101,000 square feet. The redesign will be a combination of renovation of the existing and new construction. Throughout the building, the modernization will address Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Learning, instruction, and support technology will be brought up to cutting edge standards and capacity. The Project shall be designed in such a way to incorporate, at a minimum, LEED for Schools – Gold principles. In addition, the Department is requiring the Project become a Net Zero energy building.
The new modernized design shall allow for physical education (gym) and dining services (cafeteria) to take place simultaneously during the school day. Discovery commons spaces, small group rooms, and resource rooms will be integrated into design to accommodate special projects, collaborative work, and individual pull-out instruction. The project will place the building in-line with the District of Columbia Public Schools (“DCPS”) Educational Specification district-wide standard which requires "all schools and campuses to have the space and resources necessary for effective instruction."
Project Details
Location: 3101 13th St. NW
Ward: 1
DCPS POC: Tamaki Laycock
DGS Project Manager(s): Alex Casey, Yash Kulkarni
Design-Build Team: MCN and Perkins Eastman
Start Date: Fall 2023
Project Completion: Summer 2026
Status: Construction
Community Letter, Construction Update (September, 2025)
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Letter (June, 2025)
CIP Letter (Español)
CIP Letter (አማርኛ)
Capital Improvement Plan Letter (March, 2023), CIP Letter (Español)
Education Specifications (English)
Education Specifications (አማርኛ)
FF&E SIT - October 27, 2025
Discussed the Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment package which details what the school will be receiving as part of the modernization.
Community Meeting - October 23, 2025
Discussed construction updates, and shared design refresher. The presentation was not recorded, as it was held in-person.
Interiors SIT - November 19, 2024
Discussed interior design of the modernization and construction updates.
Design Development SIT - October 15, 2024
Playground Design Follow-Up SIT - October 3, 2024
Back-to-School SIT Meeting, Incl. Playground Design - September 5, 2024
Schematic Design Feedback SIT Meeting - April 4, 2024
Schematic Design Presentation SIT Meeting - March 28, 2024
Concept Feedback SIT Meeting - March 5, 2024
Concept Presentation SIT Meeting - February 26th, 2024
Introduction SIT Meeting - November 27th, 2023
Community Meeting - June 8, 2023