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School Closure / Attendance Area Changes

This page provides information about the approved closure of Fountain Rock Elementary School and Hickory Elementary School, the opening of the new elementary school at 10435 Downsville Pike, and the process for related attendance area changes for the 2027–2028 school year.

NOTE: The review of attendance area changes is being conducted in accordance with Board Policy JCA and Board Regulation JCA-R.

CHARGE FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

"Downsville Pike" Elementary Redistricting

On June 20, 2023, the Washington County Board of Education (WCBOE) voted to close Fountain Rock Elementary School and Hickory Elementary School, upon the opening of a new “Downsville Pike” Elementary School.

On March 18, 2025, the WCBOE charged the Facilities and Enrollment Advisory Committee (FEAC) to conduct a review of specific current school attendance zones and recommend changes to such zones based upon current enrollment projections through the 2027-2028 school year that will best utilize available space. The WCBOE charged FEAC, in its advisory capacity, to:
 

  • Develop an attendance zone for the anticipated opening of the new “Downsville Pike” Elementary School. The school is scheduled to be open for the 2027-2028 school year.
  • Study and recommend changes, if any, to elementary attendance zones to alleviate projected enrollment pressures at district facilities.

In response to this Charge, the FEAC had multiple open meetings where it reviewed attendance zone realignment options.  The FEAC presented preliminary attendance zone realignment recommendations to the Board of Education in October of 2025.  In February 2026, the committee voted on 14 attendance realignment recommendations that was presented in a report to the Board of Education on April 7, 2026, in response to the Charge. 

The Washington County Board of Education (WCBOE) is currently considering proposed changes to multiple school attendance zones in preparation for the new "Downsville Pike" Elementary School, which is currently under construction.

When school attendance zones change, it may result in students attending different schools than where they are currently enrolled. Therefore, the FEAC presented recommendations for attendance zone changes: 
 Review Attendance Area Recommendations

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