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History, Curriculum to be Incorporated into New Jennie Dean Design

A rendering of the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, memorializing the namesake of the school in the lobby. [Courtesy of Manassas City Public Schools]
Manassas City Public Schools recently unveiled the interior plans for the new Jennie Dean Elementary School that incorporate history and curriculum into the design.

"We have intentionally designed some of the interior to not only focus on our learning but also honor the legacy of Jennie Dean," Deputy Superintendent Craig Gfeller said at the School Board's Feb. 25 meeting. "... I want to thank our partner, the Manassas Museum, who has been a real partner to us in gathering artifacts to be able to authentically honor the legacy of Jennie Dean."

As of January, construction began on the new school site with safety barriers and signage being installed. Due to inclement weather, the construction crew had to work around cold temperatures and wet conditions, the progress report stated.

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