Douglas MacArthur on Taney Avenue

The former Patrick Henry facility on Taney Avenue will be used as a swing space while Douglas MacArthur is modernized. Starting in the summer of 2020, the elementary school will be known as Douglas MacArthur on Taney Avenue.

ACPS will be providing updates on the swing space project and soliciting feedback at community meetings throughout the double occupancy of the site. All meeting are documented below.

ACPS has established a Patrick Henry and Douglas MacArthur Collaborative Committee to help ensure a smooth transition. The committee includes members from the former Patrick Henry Advisory Group, as well as representatives from both school’s PTA, staff members, RPCA, civic association liaisons and School Board and City Council members.

Project Updates

November 3, 2020: Image Air Quality Assessment

The Office of Safety and Security completed additional IAQ assessments at Swing Space to include four classrooms (1058-1061) and a standard building assessment in preparation to return the school building to MacArthur staff.

Comments (-1)
October 12, 2020: Remediation Due to Moisture

A majority of construction work for the exterior and interior of the swing space is complete. ACPS is working on finalizing certain items related to kitchen equipment, new fire alarm activation and playground upgrades at the Douglas MacArthur at Taney Avenue site. Following an assessment of moisture intrusion at Douglas MacArthur at Taney Avenue, the entire ceiling related to this event has been replaced and the roof in the area has been repaired.

Comments (-1)
May 18, 2020: Virtual Meeting, COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Impact

Comments (-1)
March 9, 2020: Project Update

Comments (-1)
February 20, 2020: Project Update

Comments (-1)
November 16, 2019: Alexandria City Council Vote

Comments (-1)
November 7, 2019: Alexandria City Planning Commission Decision

The Alexandria City Planning Commission unanimously approved permitting documents that will allow ACPS to use the old Patrick Henry School as temporary swing space for Douglas MacArthur Elementary School students.

Comments (-1)
October 28, 2019: Collaborative Committee Meeting and Community Meeting

Committee and Community Meeting

Comments (-1)
August 13, 2019: Swing Space Update

The Collaboration Committee met at Patrick Henry to review and discuss the additional parking on the new plans.

Comments (-1)
August 8, 2019: Community Meeting on Updated Site Plan

Comments (-1)
July 10, 2019: Swing Space Update

Committee members discussed the concept design and heard about the community's reaction from the earlier event.

Comments (-1)
June 5, 2019: Collaborative MacArthur and Patrick Henry Swing Space Committee

Committee Meeting

Comments (-1)
June 3, 2019: Collaborative MacArthur and Patrick Henry Swing Space Committee

A discussion of the role of the committee

Comments (-1)
May 21, 2019: Superintendent's Patrick Henry and Douglas MacArthur Collaborative Committee

ACPS is establishing the Superintendent's Patrick Henry and Douglas MacArthur Collaborative Committee.

Comments (-1)
April 1, 2019: Swing Space Meeting - Patrick Henry Elementary School

Swing Space Community Meeting

Comments (-1)
March 20, 2019: Swing Space Meeting - Douglas MacArthur Elementary School (2:45 PM)

Swing Space Community Meeting

Comments (-1)
March 20, 2019: Swing Space Meeting - Douglas MacArthur Elementary School (5:30 PM)

Swing Space Community Meeting

Comments (-1)
March 20, 2019: Swing Space Meeting - James K. Polk Elementary School

Swing Space Community Meeting

Comments (-1)
March 19, 2019: Swing Space Meeting - Patrick Henry Elementary School

Swing Space Community Meeting

Comments (-1)
Fall 2019

Planning Commission and City Council Presentation

Comments (-1)

Douglas MacArthur Modernization

Douglas MacArthur on Taney Avenue

Project Updates