Posted on May 24, 2024

'Heartbroken': Students and staff say goodbye to Wichita schools that are closing for good

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Wichita isn’t the only community closing schools. Declining enrollments, aging buildings and the end of federal pandemic relief funds have led several districts across Kansas to close school buildings to balance their budgets.

'Heartbroken': Students and staff say goodbye to Wichita schools that are closing for good

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

Posted >1 y ago

That's true across the country...declining enrollments means consolidation

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SSgt Richard Kensinger

Posted >1 y ago

Based on my wife's extensive teaching experience with 4th and 5th graders, these positive bonds persist over time!
Rich

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'Heartbroken': Students and staff say goodbye to Wichita schools that are closing for good

'Heartbroken': Students and staff say goodbye to Wichita schools that are closing for good

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