Kanawha County Board of Education unanimously voted to close Mary Ingles Elementary as part of a school consolidation plan.
The Kanawha County Board of Education voted unanimously to close Mary Ingles Elementary School amid a consolidation plan affecting six schools, including Belle Elementary. This decision follows a significant population decline in the area and aims to manage the budget effectively. If funding is secured, a new large elementary school may open at the former Dupont Junior High site by the 2028-29 school year. Public hearings on additional closures are planned.
October 18, 2024
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