TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Several schools in the Kyrene School District could close in the next few years.
On Tuesday, the Kyrene Governing Board was presented with a long-range plan that recommends closing down nine schools in the district.
- Kyrene de la Colina
- Kyrene de la Estrella
- Kyrene del Milenio* (repurpose as gifted academy)
- Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School
- Kyrene Traditional Academy
- Kyrene de la Mariposa
- Kyrene de la Mirada
- Kyrene del Norte
- Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School
“The recommendation they are bringing forth tonight reflects a system-wide approach, not only the needs of each individual school, but the strength and success of Kyrene as a whole,” said Superintendent Laura Toenjes.
For one parent, Liz Bolton, it was a sigh of relief when her daughter started going to school at Kyrene de la Mirada…