School Closures

Public schools across North Carolina are seeing enrollment declines, resulting in reductions in state funding. As districts prepare their budgets under these financial constraints, many are making difficult decisions to close schools.

Community members have been advocating for a new Ashley Elementary School for years due to issues with mold and air quality in the current building.

District officials say the closure is necessary due to low enrollment and declining state funding.

District officials are considering closing Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve at the end of the year due to declining enrollment and reductions in state funding.

Officials say the closure of Uwharrie Ridge 6-12 would save the school system $1.3 million and minimize other budget reductions.

Back-to-back winter storms are forcing many North Carolina school districts to adjust their calendars to meet state requirements.

Officials say maintaining underutilized schools hurts the district’s already tight budget. They estimate the consolidation will save $1.7 million annually.

Snowfall over the last week created icy road conditions, prompting Triad school districts to cancel in-person classes. Some, like Guilford County Schools, opted for remote learning days, while others, like Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, simply closed.

Several western North Carolina school districts will be closed for students and staff over the coming days due to the effects of Hurricane Helene.

It's been a year since North Carolina public schools were forced to close their buildings as cases of COVID-19 began popping up in several counties. To…