Northeastern Nebraska school closing for lack of students
NEWCASTLE, Neb. (AP) A northeastern Nebraska school is closing its doors because of a lack of students.
The Sioux City Journal reports that the Hartington-Newcastle School Board voted in June to close the Newcastle building, which most recently had taught only 18 children in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first-grade classes.
School officials cited the dwindling population of students from Newcastle, a village of around 325 that lies about 107 miles northwest of Omaha.
Starting this fall, all students will attend classes in Hartington, about a half hour drive from Newcastle. That will consist of only three first-graders and a handful of pre-kindergarten students.
Northeastern Nebraska school to close due to lack of students
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Superintendent A.J. Johnson says the student numbers are fading in Newcastle…
Johnson says the kids at the site would be bused to Hartington…
Johnson says the board will take it up again at their meeting next month..
Johnson says there are three first grade students enrolled at Newcastle for next year, no kindergarten students and thirteen enrolled for preschool. Tags:
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