Manitowoc School District Plans to Close Schools
The Manitowoc Public School District (MPSD) is facing declining enrollment and excess building space, leading to a recommendation to close two K-5 schools and restructure middle schools.
Declining enrollment is a nationwide issue, with the Green Bay Area Public School District closing three schools and planning to close three more. Oshkosh is also consolidating several schools.
In the last eight years, MPSD has lost 600 students and is projected to lose another 900 in the next decade.
The committee's recommendation aims to address these challenges and find a sustainable path forward for the district.
No official statement from the district is available at this time.
Author's summary: Manitowoc school district to close schools due to declining enrollment.