Jefferson County school district to merge Whitney Young and Engelhard elementary schools – The Times of India
JCPS approves merger of Whitney Young and Engelhard elementary schools to address enrollment issues. (Getty Images) The Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Board has approved a plan to merge Whitney Young and Engelhard elementary schools, effective next school year. The decision, made on March 18, 2025, follows a district-wide review aimed at addressing declining enrollment at both schools. The merger will involve moving Whitney Young Elementary to a new location two miles away, where it will merge with Engelhard Elementary. This restructuring aims to optimize available resources and create a more sustainable educational environment.The merger will also involve reassigning Hudson Middle School’s 6th-grade students to the Whitney Young building, which currently houses elementary students...