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Groundbreaking for Ashlawn Elementary Addition

By WTOP Staff

Ashlawn Elementary School addition groundbreaking ceremony (photo courtesy APS) Ashlawn Elementary School addition groundbreaking ceremony (photo courtesy APS) Ashlawn Elementary School addition groundbreaking ceremony (photo courtesy APS)

Students, teachers, parents and administrators attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a new addition to Ashlawn Elementary on Friday.

The 27,000 square foot, $14.3 million addition will add nine classrooms, a new media center and administrative offices to the school, which is located off of Wilson Blvd near Bluemont Park. The addition is part of Arlington Public Schools’ effort to boost school capacity amid a burgeoning student population.

The groundbreaking ceremony preceded the school’s annual back-to-school kickoff, picnic and outdoor concert, according to Arlington Public Schools.

Photos courtesy APS

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