The Boston school system has held a ribbon-cutting cermony to mark the opening of Sarah Roberts Elementary School in a renovated former middle school.
The city says Sarah Roberts Elementary is a PreK-6 campus created by renovating the former Washington Irving Middle School. The school has enrolled close to 700 students, most of whom formerly attended Philbrick or Sumner schools.
Washington Irving Middle School closed in 2022 as part of the district’s phasing-out of stand-alone middle schools.
The $90.9 million renovaton transformed the historic 1935 building into a modern, energy-efficient, student-centered facility. Spanning 109,000 square feet, the school offers bright, updated classrooms and new kindergarten spaces; specialized STEM, art and music rooms; a refurbished auditorium; and a rebuilt cafeteria with a welcoming dining area.
A newly constructed addition houses administrative offices, a nurse’s suite, and a media center. The restored auditorium now features modern lighting, sound, and full accessibility.
Outside, the campus has been enhanced with a new entry plaza, safer parking areas, an expanded playground with an outdoor classroom, and refreshed landscaping.
The architect for the renovation is Mount Vernon Group Architects, and the construction manager is J&J Contractors.
