Douglas County recommends closing 3 elementary schools in Highlands Ranch starting in 2026 – The Times of India
Saddle Ranch, Heritage, and Acres Green elementary schools to close under district consolidation plan. (Getty Images) The Douglas County School District has recommended the closure of three elementary schools in Highlands Ranch as part of a consolidation plan aimed at addressing declining enrollment. The proposal suggests that Saddle Ranch, Heritage, and Acres Green elementary schools be closed starting in the 2026–27 school year. Superintendent Erin Kane announced the recommendation on March 24, 2025, following nearly two years of analysis and community engagement.The district has emphasized that this decision is part of an effort to ensure that all students have access to fully staffed schools and a broad range of educational programs. According to Kane, the decision follows careful revi...