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
Project Resources
Construction Updates
Coming Soon!
Meeting Materials
Community Meeting - 9/9/2024
Topics Covered: Alternative Swing Space Considerations; Swing Space Considerations Survey
Limitations on Existing and Alternative Swing Spaces Explored Handout
Limitaciones de Espacios Temporales Alternativos por Nalle y Drew (Espanol)
Community Meeting - 7/30/2024
Topics Covered: Green Space Options for Nalle during Drew's Modernization, Swing Space Options Explored
Presentation Updated as of 8/8/2024
Community Kick-off Meeting - 6/11/2024
Topics Covered: Construction Logistics/Project Overview and Timeline