There will be some changes for the Rochester City School District in the next academic year.
The district spokesperson said the Rochester Board of Education voted to close Northwest Middle School on Fernwood Park during its monthly meeting on Thursday. The district said it will merge with Andrew Langston Middle School on July 1, 2026.
According to the spokesperson, Superintendent Eric Rosser met with the Northwest staff two weeks ago to discuss the merger and he held a meeting for parents last week, although none attended. A public hearing was also held last week, again, with no one attending to comment…