Philbrick-Sumner Merger And Irving Renovation

Combining the schools will consolidate resources to invest in expanded academic and enrichment opportunities and inclusion. The FY24 Capital Plan proposal included $90.8 million to renovate the Irving building. The Irving renovation construction began in the fall of 2023.

New School Name

After running an inclusive process to choose a school name for the merger, the final three suggested names were presented to the Joint School Leader and School Site Council at a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM on Zoom. The School Site Councils voted on Sarah Roberts Elementary School, which was brought to the Boston School Committee on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 and was approved unanimously on Thursday March 20, 2025. All of the presentations are included below.