Project Overview
Whittier Elementary is a DC Public School located in Ward 4. The project includes full design and construction services for an approximately 90,000 square foot school facility.
The project will include a modular swing space campus to be built on the existing field immediately adjacent to Whittier. The modernized building will include all new playgrounds, parking and loading facilities. The fully modernized Whittier ES building will open its doors to students, staff and the Whittier community in Summer 2028, in time for School Year (SY) 2028-29.
Project Details
Location: 6201 5th St NW
Ward: 4
DCPS POC: Michelle Sterling
DGS Project Managers: Alex Casey and Mar'Vic Davis (APM)
Design-Build (DB) Team: MCN Build/HCM/RMc Architects
Start Date: Fall 2024
Project Completion: Summer 2028
Status: Design Phase
Capital Improvement Plan Letter (English)
Capital Improvement Plan Letter (Español)
Video flyover of comparable modular swing space campus
Letter to the Community (March 2025)
Community Meeting - June 11, 2025
Topics Covered: Project Scope and Timeline; Engagement Strategy; Modular Campus Expected Construction Plan and Timeline
Presentation (English)
SIT Concept Design Feedback Working Meeting - May 27, 2025
Topics Covered: Project Overview; Engagement Strategy; Concept Design Summary; SIT Feedback Discussion
Presentation (English)
Concept Design Presentation SIT Meeting - May 20, 2025
Topics Covered: Project Overview; Engagement Strategy; Concept Design Introduction
Presentation (English)
SIT Kick-Off Meeting - May 6, 2025
Topics Covered: Project Scope and Timeline; Ed Spec; Design-Build Introduction; Community Perspective; Engagement Strategy
Community Kick-Off Meeting - April 1, 2025
Topics Covered: Project Scope and Timeline; Ed Spec and Projected Enrollment; Engagement Strategy
Presentation (English)
Presentation (Español)