06/05/2026
This evening, the CHCCS Board of Education voted 7-0 to close Glenwood Elementary School effective for the 2027-28 school year.
Glenwood will still be open normally for all of this upcoming school year (2026-27) and all programs housed at the school will remain during the school year.
Programs such as STEAM² (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math and Mandarin) Dual Language and STEAM² World Language will also continue after Glenwood’s closure, but the logistics of the programs may look different after the redistricting process (more on that below).
By August of this year, District leadership will develop scenarios for where Glenwood’s STEAM² Dual Language and STEAM² World Language programs can be housed in 2027-28.
Why This Decision Was Made
We recognize this decision carries deep emotions and significant impact for students, families, staff, and the broader community. This is not a decision anyone wanted to make, and we know many in our community will be grieving the loss of a beloved school and community. At the same time, we believe this moment also creates new opportunities to strengthen our District for the future.
Throughout this process, our focus has remained on sustaining strong academic programs, supporting students and staff, and ensuring CHCCS can continue delivering the high-quality educational experience our community expects and deserves.
We want to be clear: this decision is about buildings and district sustainability. Our commitment to every Glenwood staff member, student and family remains as strong as it has ever been, even as some aspects of our work will look different moving forward.
How to Talk to Your Kids About It
Validate their feelings. Students, families and staff may feel a range of emotions from sadness to anger. This is normal, and many others will feel this way, too.
Listen to their worries. Let your child tell you what they are worried about. At this time, you may not know the answers, and that’s OK. Answer what you do know, and tell them you will be on the lookout for more answers from the district.
Assure your child that the adults will work hard to make for a smooth transition.
While Glenwood is special, all schools have things that make them special too. Once you find out what new school they will attend in the 2027-28 school year, the adults will help them learn what’s special about their new school. The teachers, principals, counselors, and other staff will be working hard to make sure that they enjoy their new school too.
Next Steps: Redistricting Process
As we begin this transition, we are committed to minimizing disruption for students
and families as much as possible. Glenwood will be open normally for all of this upcoming school year (2026-27). Initial redistricting planning involving all elementary schools will begin in the later summer/early fall, and the District will launch a comprehensive public process that includes community meetings, draft options, opportunities for feedback, and revisions before any final decisions are made.
We encourage our community to stay engaged throughout this process. More information about next steps, timelines, and opportunities for participation will be shared as soon as possible.
Staying Informed
We have remained committed to moving forward with transparency, care, and respect throughout this process and will continue to do so as we work to implement this decision with the minimum disruption possible for staff, students and families.
Superintendent Dr. Rodney Trice will share an additional message on Friday. In the meantime, we encourage you to visit CHCCSTogether.org for the latest updates and prior communication.
