WHO: Amber Waller, Board of Education Member, District 3
Dr. William R. Hite, Superintendent of Schools
Students, staff, parents, community members, elected officials and invited guests
WHAT: School groundbreaking ceremonies
WHEN/ Wednesday, May 2
WHERE: Hyattsville Elementary School • 5311 43rd Avenue, Hyattsville
Retaining Wall and Fence
9:30 a.m.
New Hyattsville Elementary School • 3120 Nicholson Street, Hyattsville
11:30 a.m.
BACKGROUND:
Hyattsville Elementary will receive a new retaining wall and fence, including a concrete foundation wall and wrought iron architectural fence with brick piers and inserts for artwork. This project is slated to be completed by August. A new school is being built on Nicholson Street to meet changing program and technology needs. The new school is being designed to achieve a LEED Gold Certification. It is scheduled to open in August 2013.