Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on Phase I of Stoddert Elementary School Expansion Project and Releases 2025 Back-to-School Guide

Mayor Muriel Bowser inaugurated Phase I of the $26. 7 million Stoddert Elementary School expansion project and unveiled the 2025 Back to School Guide. The expansion adds 16,554 square feet, including 10 classrooms with modern amenities to replace outdated facilities. Bowser highlighted the significance of nurturing school communities to ensure students feel safe and challenged. The comprehensive Back to School Guide provides families with essential resources, including enrollment steps and health form requirements.

DC Public Schools will commence the school year on August 25, 2025, and families are urged to finalize their enrollment. This expansion is part of Bowser's broader investment in education, which totals $3. 6 billion since 2015. The ongoing commitment to modernizing schools aims to provide world-class educational environments. The guide also addresses transportation options and mental health resources for students and families.