After approving plans to close Benner and Bellefonte elementary schools, the district will now turn its attention to forming plans for students affected by their closures. Construction on the new school is expected to finish in the summer of 2026, according to the project’s approved timeline.

Citing concerns about needed upgrades and repairs, the Bellefonte School Board has voted to close two elementary schools in the district.During Tuesday night's

Two elementary schools in the Bellefonte area will be closing in favor of a new building. Bellefonte Area School District Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Recording Secretary to the Board of Directors Leslie A.

With a three to two vote, the D25 school board passed a motion to close Washington Elementary School. The decision was made Tuesday night. As of now, Washington Elementary is closed and school boundaries will be redrawn.