Stuart-Hobson Modernization Plan
A visual of Stuart-Hobson's planned modernization.
The long-anticipated modernization and expansion of Stuart-Hobson Middle School will begin in spring 2012.
Now is the time to let DCPS and the City Council know that Stuart-Hobson and the Cluster School community demand and deserve the full modernization envisioned by the School Improvement Team and illustrated in the Draft Concept Plan. Write to Ward 6 Council Member Tommy Wells (twells@dccouncil.us) and to Council Chair Kwame Brown (kbrown@dccouncil.us).
***Sign-on a petition to Mayor Gray, Chancellor Henderson, and members of the City Council to fully fund the Stuart-Hobson Renovation project. Print and circulate among Capitol Hill school families and community members.
Sign-on electronically using this link>>>
Share the petition link with your friends, neighbors, and willing community members:
http://signon.org/sign/stuart-
Or, download the S-H Funding Petition in PDF format here>>> and collect signatures.
You can place signed petitions in the PTA box at any of the schools and they will be combined to share with elected officials. The petitions will also be available at the security desk at each school so please feel free to sign them there.
***Email written comments about the plan until January 31st to shmodernization@gmail.com.
About the Modernization Plan
A fully modernized and expanded facility is critical to the success of museum magnet / arts integration. Essential materials and spaces to support museum-based learning and arts integration include:
- Art studios and project rooms for creating projects on an ongoing basis.
- Exhibition space for flat and 3-D display, with adjustable lighting, wired for Internet access and digital media
- Rehearsal and performances spaces for music, dance, and drama
- Spaces for storing, maintaining and growing collections such as digital archives; images and objects; specimens; photographs
- Working gardens and other outdoor classrooms
- Modernized infrastructure to support programmatic needs
Get Involved in Stuart-Hobson School Improvement
Join a School Improvement Team Working Group
As the design process is on a very fast track, most Working Groups will begin the week of January 23rd and will complete all of their recommendations by February 28th. If you are interested in participating in a Working Group, please attend the meeting scheduled below. If you cannot attend the first meeting, please contact the group lead to find out when the next meeting will be held.
Athletics Working Group – Group Leader Clayton Whitt (clayton at cbwitt dot com)
Purpose: Input on function and design of all indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.
Meeting: Friday January 27, 6 pm, Stuart-Hobson
Landscape and Environment Working Group – Group Leader Jeanette Stewart (inti at mindspring dot com)
Purpose: Input on all outdoor landscaping, gathering spaces, living classrooms, gardens, green roof, fencing, and signage.
Meeting: Tuesday January 24th, 7 pm, Stuart-Hobson
Museum and Arts Integration Working Group – Group Leader Lee Glazer (glazerl at si dot edu)
Purpose: Input on classroom layouts, storage and display for best function for academic program.
Meeting: Monday January 23, 6 pm, Stuart-Hobson
Library Working Group – Group Leader Satu Haas-Webb (satuhw at yahoo dot com)
Purpose: Input on revised layout and reorientation of library.
Meeting: Thursday February 16, 6:30 pm, Stuart-Hobson
Information Technology Working Group – Group Leader Peter MacPherson (pmacpher at aol dot com)
Purpose: Input on classroom and school-wide IT issues, such as design of new computer lab, and school-wide wireless, internet, phone and other IT issues.
Meeting: TBD
If you cannot attend the first meeting, please contact the group lead to find out when the next meeting will be held.