Colorado District Plans School Closure, K-8 Mergers

Harrison School District 2 plans to close Turman Elementary and move its students to Giberson Elementary or Soaring Eagles Community School under a new boundary plan beginning in 2027-28. Oak Creek Elementary will combine with Fox Meadow Middle School, and Bricker Elementary with Panorama Middle School, creating two K-8 campuses. The district says the proposals follow a yearlong review of enrollment, capacity, transportation, boundaries, projected growth and long-term needs; it cited Turman’s enrollment of fewer than 150 students as a factor. At a community meeting, Turman families expressed shock and raised questions about transportation, class sizes, staffing and support for students. District leaders say they will continue consulting with affected communities and communicate through the planning process.