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New Congdon-DeValles Elementary building on track to open January 2027
What happened
The Congdon-DeValles Elementary School building project is progressing well and remains on target to open in January 2027, the district's Finance & Operations Sub-Committee reported.
Why it matters to families
This is a brand-new school building for Congdon-DeValles students, set to open partway through the school year; families should expect a mid-year move into the new building.
The evidence
The June 1, 2026 Finance and Operations Sub-Committee minutes, included in the August 3, 2026 meeting packet, state the Congdon-DeValles Elementary School Building Project 'is progressing very well' and the district is 'still on target for opening January 2027.'
The source
Finance and Operations Sub-Committee minutes, June 1, 2026See the full record for New Bedford Public Schools.
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