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We stand united in opposition to the closure of Yick Wo Elementary School. If this happens, it would devastate the school community and District 3, which is disproportionately affected by SFUSD’s Resource Alignment Initiative. Instead, we should grow Yick Wo as an integral neighborhood school.

Yick Wo is more than just a school—it's the heart of North Beach, Chinatown, and Russian Hill. Generations of children have thrived in its diverse, close-knit environment, while walking to school and learning side by side. Closing Yick Wo will force families into cars and buses due to the increased distance to proposed welcoming schools. The walkability of Yick Wo is one of its many benefits. It’s a rare place where kids can safely walk to school, after school activities, playgrounds and community organizations such as Tel Hi, Salesians and the North Beach recreation center and the library. This walkability fosters independence and a deep connection to the neighborhood. Losing Yick Wo would place undue stress on families and potentially force them out of the city altogether.

Yick Wo plays a unique role in D3 which cannot be replaced. Yick Wo is the choice for Chinatown families who want a diverse neighborhood school that combines culture, community, and academic excellence. Yick Wo is also renowned for their SDC classes which support children with moderate and severe autism.

As students, alumni, and community members, we love Yick Wo because it embodies the values of San Francisco—diversity, inclusion, and excellence. Please join us in fighting to keep Yick Wo open for future generations.