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Claymont City Board votes to close Claymont Intermediate, realign grades
Summary
At a March 31 special meeting, the Claymont City Board of Education approved a resolution to close Claymont Intermediate at the end of the 2025–2026 school year and realign 3rd, 4th–5th and 8th grade assignments; the measure passed 3–1.
The Claymont City Board of Education voted on March 31 to approve a resolution to close Claymont Intermediate at the end of the 2025–2026 school year and realign grade assignments across the district.
"Mr. Peters presented a resolution to consolidate schools by closing Claymont Intermediate at the end of the 2025-2026 school year and realign 8th graders to the High School, 4th and 5th to the Middle School, and 3rd graders to the Elementary," the meeting record states. Mrs. Host moved to approve the resolution and Ms. Campbell seconded.
On roll-call vote the motion carried: Mrs. Host, yes; Ms. Campbell, yes; Mr. Peters, yes; Mrs. Wolf, no. The district record lists Mrs. Grandison as absent. The board did not record additional details about implementation or timelines beyond the resolution's effective date of the end of the 2025–2026 school year.
The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. after the vote. The board's signed minutes and the posted video recording are available through the district.
