Nalle Elementary Swing Space

DCPS has finalized a decision on the Nalle and Drew Swing Space Considerations. View the decision letter here

Next Meeting: TBA

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

Location:  219 50th Street SE

Ward: 7

Design-Build Team: MCN Build 

DCPS POC: Melissa Pegram

DGS Project Manager: Colby Pfister

Start Date: May 2024

Project Completion: July 2025

Status: Design Phase

Construction Updates

Coming Soon!

Meeting Materials

Community Meeting - 9/9/2024

Topics Covered: Alternative Swing Space Considerations; Swing Space Considerations Survey

Community Meeting - 7/30/2024

Topics Covered: Green Space Options for Nalle during Drew's Modernization, Swing Space Options Explored

Community Kick-off Meeting - 6/11/2024

Topics Covered: Construction Logistics/Project Overview and Timeline