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MEDIA ADVISORY



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
12/9/2024

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

M-DCPS Holds Ribbon-Cutting Event at Charles R. Drew K-8 Center for $11.7 Million Renovation

WHO:

Central Region Superintendent Brenda Swain, Central Region Administrative Director Dr. Eric Acosta, Charles R. Drew K-8 Center Principal Quintera Parris, District and school administrators, teachers and students

WHAT:

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Charles R. Drew K-8 Center

WHEN:

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

8:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Charles R. Drew K-8 Center

1775 NW 60 Street

Miami, FL 33142

WHY:

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the addition and renovation project at Charles R. Drew K-8 Center. The $11.7 Million construction was awarded to Veitia Padron, Inc., which began the project three years ago. 

The school, built in 1964, has seven buildings and 658 student stations. Two buildings were demolished and a new three-story building replaced it.  Other new upgrades include a new covered walkway, basketball court and a new kindergarten play area.


CONTACT:

Elmo R. Lugo, Media Relations Director at erlugo@dadeschools.net


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