On Tuesday night, Sept. 24, the first of several meetings is happening for Denver Public Schools parents to learn more about potential school consolidations and closures. This comes as the district is working on solutions to address declining enrollment.
DPS is expected to see 6,000 fewer students by 2028, which is a drop of more than 8%.
The district says it’s necessary to consolidate and “right size” in order to stay financially viable and to allocate limited resources better.
“I realize how difficult it can be to hear that a school may be closing. During this process, we will be very transparent and provide opportunities for everyone in our community to engage and ask questions,” Dr. Alex Marrero said, the DPS Superintendent, in a message to the community.
The district will host a series of six meetings across the city. They’ll be held both in person and online through Oct. 22. During the meetings, the district wants to educate families about the potential impacts of consolidations and closures, and also ensure there is support for students, families and staff who are impacted.