ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart School board held a meeting on Tuesday, Feb.10 for a Consolidation update regarding school closures. 

The following schools are recommended to consolidate(close) by the superintendent to the school board:

• Hawthorn -Recommendation to transfer preschool students to Roosevelt Elementary.
• Bristol Elementary - Relocate Students to Eastwood Elementary
• Osolo Elementary -Relocate Students to Pinewood Elementary
• Woodland Elementary - Relocate Students to Cleveland Elementary.
• Mary Beck Elementary - Relocate Students to Monger and Riverview elementary

These recommendations are driven by declining enrollment and continued funding cuts to public education by the Statehouse.

Aaron Mishler, First District Councilman, stated in a post, "This will not be easy for students, families, teachers, or staff. Schools are more than buildings, they are places where kids feel safe, where relationships are built, places where paths are forged, and where generations of educators and staff have poured their hearts into serving our community.
These closures bring uncertainty, sadness, and real concern about what comes next.
In moments like this, we need to show up for one another. Let's support our students, respect the hard work of our educators, staff, and keep the well-being of our community at the center of these conversations as this process moves forward."

Further information and details can be viewed here.