Miami-Dade County Public Schools

12/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/11/2025 13:06

M-DCPS Hosts Groundbreaking Event at Norwood Elementary School in Miami Gardens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
12/11/2025

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

M-DCPS Hosts Groundbreaking Event at Norwood Elementary School in Miami Gardens

WHO:

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) District representatives, School Board members, Norwood Elementary Principal Kevin N. Williams, school staff, and

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WHAT:

Norwood Elementary School Groundbreaking<_o3a_p>

WHEN:

Friday, December 12, 2025

8:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Norwood Elementary School

19810 NW 14thCourt

Miami Gardens, FL 33169

WHY:

D2 Construction was awarded $2.7 million for the upgrades to Norwood Elementary School, and architectural company LIVS Associates LLC was commissioned to work on the project as well. The renovations will be completed in August 2026.

The project will transform the campus by improving traffic flow, safety, functionality, and aesthetics. Upgrades include a new staff parking area with 72 spaces to reduce congestion and renovated parent and student drop-off areas for safer traffic movement. There will also be a new aluminum-covered walkway leading to those drop-off areas.

Other improvements include new landscaping, lighting, and a new chain link fence for the perimeter of the school.

CONTACT:

Elmo R. Lugo, Media Relations Director, at [email protected]


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