(Washington, DC) – On Saturday, August 28, at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will cut the ribbon on the new Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in Ward 6. As part of the event, the Mayor will host a back-to-school community celebration with free food, fun, music, and giveaways.
The $152 million renovation, which includes a high school-sized gym, up-to-date science labs, and modern technology, will allow the District to expand access to Banneker to additional students from all eight wards.
As part of the event, DC Health will offer free, on-site COVID-19 vaccinations from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. DC youth ages 12-17 who receive their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine at the event will have the opportunity to receive a $51 VISA Gift card or, while supplies last, a pair of AirPods. Parents or guardians who bring their children to one of these three sites are also eligible to receive one $51 VISA gift card per child vaccinated.
When:
Saturday, August 27, at 11:30 am
Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Councilmember Charles Allen, Ward 6
Councilmember Anita Bonds, At-Large
Councilmember Vincent Gray, Ward 7
Councilmember Brooke Pinto, Ward 2
Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee, Chancellor, DCPS
Keith Anderson, Director, Department of General Services
Delano Hunter, Director, DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Anita Berger, Principal, Banneker Academic High School
Michael Eichler, Commissioner, ANC 6E01
Where:
Banneker Academic High School
1600 9th Street, NW
*Closest Metro Station: Shaw-Howard University Metro Station*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].
The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view event online visit mayor.dc.gov/live or tune in on Channel 16 (DCN).