Junior High School Consolidation Plan

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We have some exciting news to share about our efforts to enhance the educational experience for our students while addressing declining enrollment. Project 5B which began in the 2022-2023 school year, aims to boost academic achievement and maintain the stability of our district by allowing fifth-graders to stay in their elementary school for the sixth grade.

Research-Backed
This decision is partially based on studies, including a 2019 study by the Taylor & Francis Group, which demonstrates that students perform better in reading and math tests when they remain in an elementary setting for the sixth grade.

Why Project 5B?
Our goal is to provide an environment where your child can thrive academically and ensure a stable educational journey. By making this change, we're adapting to the changing student population while maintaining educational quality.

We're here to support you and provide more information as we move forward with Project 5B. Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to learn more about this exciting initiative.

Thank you for your continued support in creating a brighter future for our students.

 

Warm regards

Dear Adams City and Kearney Middle School Staff Members,

As we approach the end of the first semester, we wanted to bring to your attention an update regarding the Project 5b plan for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

Beginning next year, the current fifth-grade students at each elementary school will continue their educational journey at the elementary schools for sixth grade, while middle schools will exclusively accommodate seventh and eighth-grade students. Consequently, this shift necessitates that our current sixth-grade teachers make a decision to either relocate to an elementary school for the 2024-2025 school year or consider transferring to another secondary position within the district.

To facilitate a seamless transition for our dedicated sixth-grade teachers, we have organized a Teacher Transfer Event at two convenient locations:

Adams City Middle School Event (ACMS)
Date: December 7, 2023
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Kearney Middle School Event (KMS)
Date: December 11, 2023
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

These events will provide middle school teachers with the opportunity to explore potential positions at schools across the district. You will have the chance to meet with principals and staff from elementary schools as well as the high school, all at your campus location.

Your attendance at these events is highly encouraged, as they serve as valuable opportunities to explore the different opportunities within our district, connect with school leaders, and gain insights into each campus.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and commitment to excellence. We look forward to seeing you at one of these events and appreciate your flexibility as we navigate these changes together.

 

Best regards

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Project 5B is a planned initiative aimed at addressing declining enrollment, attracting new students, and retaining our current students so that the district can continue to provide a great educational environment with elective choices. As shared in prior communications, Current 5th graders will continue their education at their current elementary school for the 2024-2025 school year. This move is supported by research indicating that retaining sixth grade at the elementary school level has positive outcomes in both instruction and emotional development.

As part of this strategic plan, current 6th graders and current 7th graders will remain at their respective middle schools. Current 8th graders will transition just like they have in the past, to the high school next year. We want to assure you, that both middle schools will remain open during the 2024-2025 school year, serving 7th and 8th-grade students. Further, current elective options will continue to be offered at the middle schools. We are further expecting to be able to expand and offer some of those electives at the elementary schools.

Our primary focus remains on providing a high-quality education for every student while ensuring the financial stability of our district. We understand that this adjustment may raise questions, and we are here to support you and provide more information as we move forward with Project 5B. Please stay tuned for updates and opportunities to learn more about this exciting initiative.

Thank you for your continued support in creating a brighter future for our students.

Greetings 5th-grade Families,

As part of our 5B Project, our Community Engagement Assistants will be contacting you within the next two weeks to discuss an important decision regarding your child's education. We want to ensure that you have all the information you need and acknowledge the choice for your child to continue attending their current elementary school for 6th grade.

During this call, please feel free to ask any questions or concerns, and we'll be glad to provide the information you need. This decision is informed by various studies, including a 2019 research conducted by the Taylor & Francis Group. The findings underscore that students tend to perform better in academics and socially when they stay in an elementary setting for the sixth grade. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to discussing any questions you may have.

Thank you,

Adams 14

Dear Adams 14 Community,

We want to update you on Project 5B, a strategic initiative focused on addressing enrollment challenges and enhancing the educational environment in our district. As part of this plan, we want to clarify that current 6th graders and current 7th graders will remain at their respective middle schools for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, current 8th graders will transition, as usual, to the high school next year.

We assure you that both middle schools will remain open during the 2024-2025 school year, serving 7th and 8th-grade students. The current elective options will continue to be offered at the middle schools, and we anticipate expanding and offering some of those electives at the elementary schools.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we strive to provide a high-quality education for every student while ensuring the financial stability of our district.