Peoria School District Restructures, Closes Elementary Schools


Author: The Daily News Now! March 13, 2026 Duration: 1:43
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Peoria School District Restructures, Closes Elementary Schools

Peoria Unified School District announces school closures and relocations to address budget shortfall and underutilized buildings. Kachina and Pioneer Elementary will close, with students moving to Canyon and Foothills. Cactus High School will expand to include junior high grades. Concerns over safety are addressed with separate facilities for younger students. Oakwood Elementary remains unchanged. The district also cuts jobs and adds furlough days to trim costs. The future of Peoria eCampus and closed campuses is left for future discussions.

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