Public hearings scheduled regarding 7 proposed school closures in the Kyrene School District

PHOENIX – The Kyrene School District governing board is holding six public hearings to gather feedback on a proposal that would close seven of the district’s 25 schools.

According to the district, the schools would be closed due to under enrollment, which is partially because of a declining birth rate and low kindergarten enrollment.

Kyrene School District currently has 13,000 K-8 students, covering Ahwatukee and parts of Chandler, Tempe and the Gila River Indian Community.

Here are the scheduled public hearing times:

Oct. 16: Kyrene Middle School, 6 p.m.
Oct. 21: Akimel A-al Middle School, 6 p.m.
Oct. 29: Kyrene Centennial Middle School
Nov. 5: Pueblo Middle School
Nov. 12: Kyrene Altadeña Middle School
Nov. 19: Kyrene Aprende Middle School

A final decision regarding the closures is expected at the governing board’s Dec. 16 meeting, with the closures beginning in the 2026-27 school year if approved.

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