Vail Unified School District is exploring restructuring options at Vail Academy and High School, including a possible shift to a K-8 model, as high school enrollment has declined over the past five years.
Parents and students came in the dozens to pack the school for a town hall, making their voices heard about what they want to see as the district considers changes.
“This school and these teachers have built me as a person and I can see myself going into the world and being proud,” a student said.
The district says it has lost about $1 million due to declining enrollment. Vail Academy and High School currently operates as a K-12 model, but the district is exploring restructuring, including a possible K-8 model…