FORT BENNING, Ga., (Jan. 27 2016) -- The final redistricting plan for Fort Benning schools has been set.
The plan includes the upcoming closure of Loyd Elementary School at the end of the current school year, the opening of the new McBride Elementary School for the 2016-2017 school year and the opening of the new E.A. White Elementary School for 2017-2018 school year.
Glenn Hughes, Education Operations manager, said the redistricting plan was the result of several months of work.
School officials met with parents during the Open Houses at each elementary school to provide information and seek input, suggestions and also to vote on which plan parents considered to be the best option. Hughes said all of this was considered during the decision-making process.
"After several meetings with the Installation Command and Housing Office, we have reached what we believe to be the best possible decision for our students," Hughes said. "Our goal throughout the decision-making process has been to maintain the 'neighborhood school' concept - either reduce the travel time for our students, or keep it to a minimum."
The enrollment capacity for each school was also considered, to maintain an acceptable student-to-teacher ratio.
Hughes said this plan will be re-evaluated during the current school year to ensure the goals set are being maintained.
There is a link set up on each schools' website for questions or comments to be submitted. For information, contact Hughes at glenn.hughes@am.dodea.edu or by phone at 706-545-7276.
The final redistricting plan is outlined below.
LOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - CLOSING MAY 2016
Students living in Patton 1 that currently attend Loyd Elementary School will attend McBride Elementary School for the 2016-2017 school year. These students will then move to the new E.A. White Elementary School for 2017-2018 school year.
Students currently living in Custer Villages who currently attend Loyd Elementary School will attend Stowers Elementary School beginning in the 2016-2017 school year.
NEW MCBRIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Students living in McGraw Villages or Patton 1 will attend the new McBride Elementary School in the 2016-2017 school year.
Students living in McGraw Villages will attend the new McBride Elementary School in the 2017-2018 school year.
STOWERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Students living in Bouton Heights, Davis Hill, Patton 2, Custer Villages or Custer Terrace will attend Stowers Elementary School in the 2016-2017 school year.
Students living in Bouton Heights, Davis Hill, Custer Villages or Custer Terrace will attend Stowers Elementary School in the 2017-2018 school year.
DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Students living on Main Post who currently attend Dexter Elementary School and students living in Patton 3 will attend Dexter Elementary School in the 2016-2017 school year.
Students living on Main Post - including students currently attending E.A. White Elementary School - as well as students living in Upatoi Terrace or Battle Park will attend Dexter Elementary School in the 2017-2018 school year.
EXISTING E.A. WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Students on Main Post who currently attend E.A. White Elementary School, students living in Upatoi Terrace or Battle Park will attend the existing E.A. White elementary School in the 2016-2017 school year.
NEW E.A. WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
All students living in Patton Village will attend the new E.A. White Elementary School in the 2017-2018 school year.
WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Students living in Indianhead will attend Wilson Elementary School in the 2016-2017 and the 2017-2018 school years.
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