Launching a brand new building and school name in 2027.
Learn about our current swing space at Meyer Elementary, our new building, and the story behind our new name.
Project timeline
- DoneSummer 2025Brent moved out of the North Carolina Avenue building.
- NowSY 2025-26 & 2026-27Brent operates from the Meyer swing space while construction continues at the North Carolina Avenue site. The original building has been demolished; foundation walls and structural steel are in place.
- Next2027The modernized building opens, and the school takes its new name.
- ThenSY 2027-28First full school year in the new building.
What we're building
Brent's $90 million modernization project will create a new 94,000-square-foot elementary school with an outdoor classroom, two playgrounds, and other site enhancements. The project is designed to serve Brent students, families, and the broader community for years to come.
Brent’s School Improvement Team (SIT) brings together school staff, families, and community members. It has provided critical insight into the school’s and community’s needs throughout the modernization process, and serves as a bridge for sharing project updates with the wider Brent community.
The official DCPS project page
DCPS publishes the full plans, schedule, and community-meeting materials for Brent's modernization. It goes into far more depth than this page does.
DCPS Facilities — Brent ESsites.google.com/dc.govSwing space at Meyer
The former Meyer Elementary School building now functions as a dedicated DCPS swing space, with schools rotating through as their buildings are modernized. The building is currently occupied by Oyster-Adams Bilingual School.
Meyer is located at 2501 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. The closest public transportation sites are the U Street/Cardozo Metro station and bus stops for the 90/92 routes.
FAQs
Brent's temporary relocation comes with practical questions. Find answers about the project, attending Meyer, transportation, and community input below. Don't see your question? Email sitbrentelementary@gmail.com.
Email sitbrentelementary@gmail.com.
Project timeline
What is the timeline for the modernization project?
Brent has moved out of the North Carolina Avenue building and is operating from the Meyer swing space while construction continues. The modernized building is expected to open for the 2027-2028 school year.
At Meyer
Where will Brent operate during construction?
Brent operates from the former Meyer Elementary School building at 2501 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. See the Meyer section above for directions and transit details.
Will transportation to Meyer be provided?
Yes. Buses are provided during the Meyer swing-space years. Families receive their student's route and stop information by email; Brent does not publish bus schedules or student rosters on this site. Check the family transportation page and school calendar for survey deadlines and schedule-release dates.
What safety and supervision information is available for buses?
Brent's School Improvement Team will continue discussing Meyer transportation and supervision details with DCPS. We will update this page as confirmed information becomes available.
Can families drive students to Meyer?
Yes. There is parking at Meyer for family drop-off.
Will before and aftercare still be available?
Before and aftercare remain available through providers including Capitol Language Services. Current offerings, registration, capacity, and location can change, so families should use the Family Resources page and confirm current details directly with the provider.
How can families reach Meyer by public transportation?
Meyer is located approximately half a mile from the U Street/Cardozo station and bus stops for the 90/92 routes.
Community input
Can the community see and provide feedback on the design?
Brent's School Improvement Team (SIT) provides comments and feedback to DCPS and DGS during the design-build process. Materials from SIT meetings, including recordings and slides, are available on the official DCPS project page. The SIT regularly hosts morning coffees and presents at quarterly community meetings in order to provide updates on the design-build process and to solicit feedback. Questions and concerns can also be emailed to sitbrentelementary@gmail.com.