Perry Elementary is one of the oldest and best schools around. Don't let them close it!

Save Perry Elementary!!!!!

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - The Belvidere School District held the first of several public meetings Monday to discuss potential changes to school buildings, including whether Perry Elementary should close or be repurposed.

District 100 hopes to realign resources to provide support and added value to the community.

The possible closure of Perry Elementary stems from a below-average number of students living in the area and who attend the school, as well as a lack of accessibility for some students with special needs, and a lack of language support for students who do not speak English as a first language. Repairs to the building itself are also needed, including a renovation of the roof. The school board says it could cost a total of $11 million to make much-needed changes to the facility.