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New Palestine board approves reconfiguration that adds 5th grade and closes intermediate school
Summary
The New Palestine board voted unanimously to reconfigure three elementary schools to Pre-K–5, expand New Palestine Junior High to include grade 6, and close New Palestine Intermediate School at the end of the 2025–2026 year; the board also approved related address and program agreements.
The Board of the New Palestine Community School Corporation voted unanimously on April 13 to reconfigure several district schools and approve an intermediate-school closure ahead of the 2026–2027 school year.
Dr. Gina Pleak, superintendent, asked the board to reconfigure Brandywine Elementary, New Palestine Elementary and Sugar Creek Elementary from Pre-K–4 to Pre-K–5 beginning in 2026–2027. The board approved the change on a 5-0 vote after a motion by Jon Hooker and a second by Brian McKinney.
Dr. Pleak also requested approval to reconfigure New Palestine Junior High School from grades 7–8 to grades 6–8 for the 2026–2027 year; that…
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