Tomorrow: Horace Mann Middle School Eighth-Graders Commemorate State-of-the-Art Classroom and Administrative Gem Moments after Graduation

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY  

Media Contact:

Jamie Ries, SDUSD

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Horace Mann Middle School Eighth-Graders Commemorate State-of-the-Art Classroom and Administrative Gem Moments after Graduation

 

WHAT:           Newly graduated Mann Middle School eighth graders will join Vice-Principal Erica Herrera, San Diego Unified School District Board President Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, and about 60 students to celebrate their now-complete three-story modernized classroom and administrative hall within the Colina Del Sol and El Cerrito neighborhoods. Then, eighth graders who helped break ground on the project will cut the ribbon.

 

WHEN:           Tuesday June 11, 2019

                             9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.  

 

WHERE:         Horace Mann Middle School, 4345 54^th St., San Diego, CA 92115

 

     VISUALS:       Students, handwritten thank you cards from students to the construction crews, & a ribbon cutting. Then, we will provide a tour of the new administrative center, *health center, and classrooms.  

                             Please note: the courtyard is not yet complete. We will provide a rendering of the courtyard design.

                             *This health center is the latest example of San Diego Unified’s commitment to improving the well-being of students and staff, as outlined in the wellness initiative. 

 

     GUEST SPEAKERS/INTERVIEWS:

 

    Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, San Diego Unified Board President

    Erica Herrera, Horace Mann Middle School Vice-Principal

    Devonte Allen, Eighth Grader

 

     PROJECT OVERVIEW:

 

                             The Whole Site Modernization project at Mann Middle School includes construction of a new three-story administration building. The new building is approximately 32,300 square feet and includes 16 classrooms.

                             Demolition of three buildings includes Building 500, to make room for the new building, and buildings 100 and 600.

                             The project also includes a new outdoor dining courtyard with four shade structures, as well as improvements to nearby soft and hard- scaped areas.

                             Other improvements include, outdoor lighting, security cameras, a new fire alarm system, a campus-wide public address system, new visitor parking, new student drop off/pick up, and upgrades to existing parking lot on the corner of 54th Street and Trojan Avenue. 

 

  BACKGROUND:

 

                        San Diego Unified’s capital projects are funded by San Diego Unified School District’s Propositions S and Z, which are local bond measures approved by San Diego voters to repair, renovate and revitalize neighborhood schools. In addition to renovation and replacement, bond projects include classroom technology, facilities to support College, Career and Technical Education, classroom air conditioning, safety and security upgrades, and other facilities improvements at traditional and public charter schools throughout San Diego Unified.

 

PARKING:

                         

                            Please note: parking will be limited due to the graduation ceremony.

Media can park on the residential street or in the loop area. The loop area is in located within the parking lot near the new classroom building.

 

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