Douglas County School District to consolidate schools to address unequal growth

Douglas County School District to close 3 schools in 2026

Amid a statewide decline in student enrollment and other Colorado school closures, the Douglas County School District plans to close up to three of its elementary schools in the near future, according to the district.

Douglas County considers consolidating schools due to low enrollment

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — The Douglas County School District is the latest district grappling with lower enrollment. Officials said early planning is underway to close and consolidate some of its elementary schools in the 2026-27 school year. School officials cite lower birth rates as a contributing factor, noting young families are choosing different areas to live in Douglas County and some school locations are no longer ideal. Childr…

Douglas County School District to consolidate schools to address unequal growth

School districts in Colorado are tracking declining enrollment and forced to make hard decisions about school closures and consolidations.

Alum Rock school district in San Jose announces closures, consolidations, redesigns

(KRON) -- The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (ARUSD) Board of Education held a meeting Monday night to approve the closures of several schools. Effective for the 2025-26 school year, four elementary schools and two middle schools will shut down. Other schools in the Alum Rock neighborhood of East San Jose are either redesigning or consolidating. ARUSD Superintendent Germán Cerda said the decision stems from a $20 million budget defic…

Orangeburg unveils new building to serve over 1,000 students as part of school consolidation

The Orangeburg School District unveils a new wing at William J. Clark Middle School, expanding to accommodate over 1,000 students in 2025.

San Jose's Alum Rock Union School District votes to close 6 schools, consolidate 3

Students and parents in San Jose are faced with an unsettled future. "I'm upset." After months of different proposals, the Alum Rock Union School District made their final decision to close six schools and consolidate three other schools. The district is faced with a $20 million budget deficit.