Mayor Bowser to Celebrate $67 Million Modernization of Malcolm X Elementary School in Ward 8

(Washington, DC) - On Monday, September 21 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ambassador Attallah Shabazz, the eldest daughter of Malcolm X, the DC Department of General Services (DGS), and DC Public Schools (DCPS) leaders will celebrate the completion of the $67 million modernization of Malcolm X Elementary School in Ward 8.

During the visit, Mayor Bowser will cut the ribbon on the newly modernized school, which is double the size of the former facility. The new 85,000-square-foot school features expanded early childhood education classrooms, modern general elementary classrooms, STEAM spaces, a new gymnasium and library, outdoor learning spaces, playgrounds, and a synthetic turf athletic field. The modernized school also features public art honoring Malcolm X, including a life-size statue.

Malcolm X Elementary School is one of eight schools that received either a modernization or addition for School Year 2026-2027, reflecting the Bowser Administration's continued investment in public education. Since 2015, the District has invested $468 million in school projects in Ward 8.

When:
Monday, September 21 at 11 am

Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Ambassador Attallah Shabazz, Daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz
Dr. Kim Jackson, Interim Chancellor, DC Public Schools
Delano Hunter, Director, Department of General Services
Zara Berry-Young, Principal, Malcolm X Elementary School

Where:
Malcolm X Elementary School
1500 Mississippi Avenue SE
*Closest Bus Routes: C27*
*Closest Bikeshare: Mississippi Ave & 19th St SE / THEARC*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser's Facebook or X.

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