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Wilton parents, teachers and students flood Granville County hearing urging board not to close school
Summary
Dozens of Wilton Elementary parents, students, teachers and alumni told a Granville County Schools public hearing that closing Wilton would uproot students, erode community stability and likely drive families out of the district; the board said it may decide at its Dec. 2 meeting.
Dozens of parents, teachers, students and alumni pleaded with the Granville County Schools board at a public hearing to keep Wilton Elementary open, describing the school as a high-performing community hub and urging officials to consider alternatives to closure.
The meeting opened with Attorney Dubuisson noting the hearing was limited to two proposed closures — CG Cradle Elementary and Wilton Elementary — and setting a three‑minute comment limit for each speaker. Community members used the time to detail Wilton’s academic success, leadership programs and the personal supports the school provides.
"This school is more than a building," said Sherry Wilkins, an educator who…
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