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

The future of four elementary schools in Centre County will be discussed at a board meeting this week.With construction underway on a new elementary school, the Bellefonte school board is reviewing what’s best for the district's current elementary schools.

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.