GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A plan to combine Lincoln Middle and Williams Elementary students is sparking concerns about the future of both schools.
At a community meeting Tuesday, community members, teachers and parents questioned the impact on younger students and how the district will preserve each school’s history. Some families said they still want two separate schools, not one combined campus.
The plan for the Lincoln campus
Lincoln Middle School was once Lincoln High School, a historic school for Black students during segregation.
The district plans to transform the campus into a K-8 school, following the approved closure of Williams Elementary.
Questions from parents
At the meeting, some parents questioned whether combining younger and older students is the right decision…