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Mission Bay Elementary marks 1st new SF school building in nearly 20 years
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: James Torrez , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway One notable development is the opening of Mission Bay Elementary, which is the first new school building in the city in nearly 20 years.
San Francisco students are heading back to class on Monday, marking the start of a new school year. This year will see some significant changes, including major updates to facilities. One notable development is the opening of Mission Bay Elementary, which is the first new school building in the city in nearly 20 years.
Further details about the new school year, including districtwide phone bans and potential campus closures, are available from KTVU FOX 2 News.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
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