On Tuesday, July 29, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Schools Chancellor Joel Klein, elected officials and community representatives gathered at PS 8 to announce plans to build an annex at the overcrowded school in Brooklyn Heights. The Department of Education expects that the annex will open in September, 2011.

“PS 8 has been an incredible Brooklyn success story—attracting new students in record numbers and vastly improving the quality of education for students in Brooklyn Heights—but that success has placed a greater demand on available space and resources. That’s why I applaud the Department of Education for providing for an annex and giving students and staff an environment that promotes learning. The Brooklyn, America and world of tomorrow depend on the education we give our children today—so we must make our public education system the best it can possibly be and ensure that students are given the chance to achieve the zenith of their potential.”