Final hearing today on Wichita school closures; how you can address the board

29 February 2024

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The final public hearing on the proposed Wichita school closures will be Thursday, Feb. 29, at 6 p.m.

It will be at the Alvin E. Morris Administrative Center at 903 S. Edgemoor. Those who desire to speak before the Board of Education must register in advance with the clerk by calling 316-973-4553.

On Feb. 12, the board heard a recommendation to close six schools by the end of the year. It is an effort to cut a minimum of $16 million.

The six schools are:

Clark Elementary

Cleaveland Traditional College and Career Readiness Magnet Elementary 

Park Elementary

Payne Elementary

Hadley Middle School

Jardine STEM and Career Explorations Academy Magnet Middle School

You can find an interactive map below. To view the key, click on the box in the top left corner of the map.


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The Board of Education will vote on the proposed school closures on Monday, March 4, at 6 p.m. at North High School (1437 Rochester).

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Thank you.