Final Bell Rings for Two Santa Rosa Schools

Final Bell Rings for Two Santa Rosa Schools

Author: The Daily News Now! June 6, 2026 Duration: 1:34
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Two beloved Santa Rosa schools, Hilliard Comstock Middle and Steele Lane Elementary, closed their doors for good this week after decades of service, marking the latest step in a district-wide consolidation effort to avoid bankruptcy. Facing shrinking enrollment and ballooning costs, the district is trimming its footprint — six schools already shuttered last year — to stabilize finances and better serve students. For students and staff, the closures brought waves of emotion, with tearful goodbyes, signed shirts, and cherished memories. Transfers are underway, with Comstock students heading to Piner High or other campuses. By next year, the district will operate with just 18 schools — a painful but necessary move to secure the future of education in Santa Rosa.

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