Wasson May Be One Of D-11 Schools To Close
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Updated: 10:59 PM Jan 6, 2009
Wasson May Be One Of D-11 Schools To Close
D-11 is looking at the next ten years and with the current economy and decreased enrollment, 13 schools are on the chopping block.
Posted: 9:09 PM Jan 6, 2009
Reporter: Stephanie Ross
Email Address: sross@kktv.com
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D-11 is facing some tough decisions. Enrollment is down and funding has decreased over the years, so the district is now looking at their plan for the next ten years. That plan includes consolidation and the closing of 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and one high school over the next decade.

The high school at the top of the list is Wasson High School. The reasons include the age of the school, it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The school also does not have air conditioning.

The plan also includes closing 2 middle schools. The top two for consideration are Irving and West middle schools.

The district is involving the community in their decisions with six community meetings/discussions scheduled to take place in January.
The board will make changes to the draft of the Utilization Study after each meeting.
The final recommendation by the steering committee to the Board of Education is scheduled for Feb. 1, 2009.

All community members are cordially invited to participate in the community meetings/discussions. All meetings are from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on the dates listed below.

Jan. 6 Mitchell High School, 1205 Potter Drive
Jan. 8 Coronado High School, 1590 West Fillmore
Jan. 12 Hillside Community Center, 925 South Institute
Jan. 13 Palmer High School, 301 North Nevada
Jan. 15 Doherty High School, 4515 Barnes Road
Jan. 20 Wasson High School, 2115 Afton Way

If you would like to see the full plan and all of the revisions, click on the link below.


Latest Comments

Posted by: Richard Thompson Location: Schofield Barracks, HI on Jul 21, 2009 at 07:08 PM

I went to this school awhile back and i loved it there, it should not be closed. I am in the Army now, and if it wasnt for that school and the staff i wouldnt be serving my country right now.
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Posted by: Payton Location: Wasson HS on Jan 27, 2009 at 08:32 AM

DONT CLOSE WASSON MITCHEL SHOULD GO FIRST
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Posted by: Teri Location: Cheyenne, WY on Jan 19, 2009 at 02:35 PM

Are you kidding...?! This is BS! Just because a school is old doesn't give D11 the right to shut down Wasson HS! Age shouldn't be the deciding factor in this! It should also consider the average drop-out rate, the violence-rate, and average GPA of the students! Being a Wasson Alum, I consider this a slap in the face! You should be ashamed of yourself D11!!!
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