What does K-8 realignment mean?
On November 23, 2023, the EPSD School Board voted to approve a K-8 grade realignment plan for the school district. Upon completion, district elementary buildings will house students in grades K-4. The district’s current middle school model will change to a 5th and 6th grade building and a 7th and 8th grade building. This change will bring all students in a grade level cohort together beginning in their 5th grade year.
How will activities and athletics be impacted by this grade level realignment?
The district is committed to maintaining (and expanding) the number of extracurricular opportunities that are currently available to students. A committee of stakeholders will be responsible for exploring and proposing the best options to maximize student involvement through this realignment process.
When will the K-8 realignment project be completed?
It is projected that the district’s K-8 realignment project will be completed by the beginning of the 2027-28 school year.
Will students be redistricted in this plan?
There will be some redistricting at the elementary level needed as part of this plan. The goal of the district will be to minimize the number of students and families impacted by redistricting changes.