EN ESPAÑOL | አማርኛ | بالعربية | MORE Ask ACPS SCHOOL WEBSITES ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Equity for All MENU DOUGLAS MACARTHUR MODERNIZATION Douglas MacArthur Modernization Project Timeline Community Engagement Overview FAQs Douglas MacArthur on Taney Avenue PARENTS & STUDENTS NEW TO ACPS STAFF COMMUNITY Home About ACPS Douglas MacArthur Modernization Douglas MacArthur Modernization Douglas MacArthur Modernization A new Douglas MacArthur Elementary School is scheduled to open its doors in January 2023. The original opening was scheduled for 2025, but in April 2019, the School Board voted to use swing space at the former Patrick Henry Elementary School for Douglas MacArthur students beginning in 2020. This decision allowed ACPS to move up the timeline for the Douglas MacArthur community. Latest Updates Douglas MacArthur Advisory Group Meeting Postponed The Douglas MacArthur Advisory Group meeting previouslly scheduled for Nov. 16 has ben postponed to afurther date. . We are still in contract negotiations on GMP-3 with Skanska and have not reached an agreement to date. Due to the ongoing negotiations, we are unable to provide a final budget or timeline update on the overall project at this time. The advisory meeting will be rescheduled as soon as the final contract is signed. Virtual Community Meeting Postponed The Douglas MacArthur Advisory Group meeting previouslly scheduled for Nov. 16 has ben postponed to afurther date. . We are still in contract negotiations on GMP-3 with Skanska and have not reached an agreement to date. Due to the ongoing negotiations, we are unable to provide a final budget or timeline update on the overall project at this time. As soon as we have successfully signed our final contract, we will be sure to set up our discussion with the community. Construction Update: November 30 - December 14, 2021 Concrete pouring is ongoing on site. ACPS is working with the City on the full building permit approval. Site utility installation is ongoing, the affected sidewalks have been closed, and a temporary ADA crosswalk and alternate pedestrian routes have been established. A chain link fence providing site protection for trees on the perimeter of the site has been installed per City requirements. Utility work in the public space ongoing. The installation of a storm pipe across the street from the site is expected to begin next week and will result in a lane closure on Janney’s Lane between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. All lanes on Janney’s Lane will be open during other hours, and this work will not be conducted during weekends or holidays. SKANSKA Project Website SKANSKA, the project development and construction group leading the Douglas MacArthur Modernization project, created a Project Website that provides updates on construction (i.e. traffic information, weekend construction, etc.), information on the project team and FAQs. June 16, 2021 - Douglas MacArthur Advisory Group Meeting read more April 26, 2021 - Demolition Kickoff read more April 7, 2021 - Douglas MacArthur Advisory Group Meeting read more March 24, 2021 - Virtual Community Meeting read more Jan. 26, 2021 - Swing Space Collaborative Committee Meeting read more Feb. 12, 2021 - Demolition Contract Signed read more Dec. 7, 2020 - Douglas MacArthur Project Community Meeting read more Nov. 30, 2020 - Douglas MacArthur Project Advisory Group Meeting read more Sept. 14, 2020 - City Council Approves Design for New Douglas MacArthur Building read more Sept. 1, 2020 - City Planning Commission Revises FAR Permit read more Aug. 27, 2020 - Pre-Planning Commission Community Meeting read more Aug. 24, 2020 Douglas MacArthur Advisory Group Meeting read more July 2020 - Community Input Invited read more June 24, 2020 - Douglas MacArthur Advisory Team Meeting read more June 3, 2020 - Palette A is Chosen Based on Survey read more More » Project Overview Project Timeline SKANSKA Project Website Community Engagement Modernization Calendar Frequently Asked Questions Sign up for MacArthur Modernization Email Updates Sign up for email updates by selecting "Douglas MacArthur Building Modernization" under "Special Programs and Topics". Have Feedback? Send your questions and feedback to newmacarthur@acps.k12.va.us. Get in Touch 1340 Braddock Place | Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Information: 703-619-8000| TDD: 703-824-6666| Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr., Superintendent Questions or Feedback?•Terms of Use•Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002 - 2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. SIGN IN