A former LaSalle-Backus parent passed along materials regarding the modernization of LaSalle-Backus Elementary School located at 501 Riggs Road NE.
The project budget is $88.6 million. Anticipated project completion is summer 2029.
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The DCPS point of contact is Matthew Dela Cuesta. He can be reached at matthew.delacuesta@k12.dc.gov.
The project will renovate and expand the existing school. Looks like the existing school is roughly 55,000 square feet, and the modernized school will be 79,000 square feet. The existing school will be gutted to put in new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. New playgrounds and an outdoor classroom will be constructed as part of the project.
Swing space will be at the old Sharpe Health School located at 4300 13th Street NW. Buses will be available to transport students between LaSalle-Backus and Sharpe during construction. More information about this will be provided as the process moves along.
Next Stop...Riggs Park 