As a parent, I watch my children thrive at North Jefferson Elementary. They love their school and are proud to be part of its community. This is not just our story, but the story of many families whose lives are intertwined with this institution.

The proposed closure of North Jefferson Elementary School in Jefferson County, WV threatens to disrupt the education and social fabric for hundreds of children. The school is an integral part of our community and has been serving generations with quality education.

According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, closing schools can lead to decreased academic performance among displaced students (NCES). Moreover, it adversely affects both students who must relocate and those in receiving schools due to increased class sizes.

Our county's decision-makers need to understand that this move will not only affect current students but also future generations who deserve access to local quality education. Let's remind them that our children's well-being should be a priority over budget cuts or administrative convenience.

We urge you all - parents, educators, residents - anyone who believes in preserving local educational institutions for our kids' future - sign this petition. Let us stand together against the closure of North Jefferson Elementary School!

To learn more about the potential closing of North Jefferson Elementary, and the redistricting process follow these links:

You will find the discussion of redistricting in the January 24th Meeting minutes for the Board of Education

https://go.boarddocs.com/wv/jeffwv/Board.nsf/public   ​

https://www.spiritofjefferson.com/news/article_54ccb80e-bb26-11ee-b31d-9707873c10e3.html​

https://wearetheobserver.com/housing-construction-in-jefferson-county-takes-off/