The Randolph County School (RCS) administration has released a reconfiguration plan that involves closing several schools, building a new grade-5-8 middle school, and consolidating elementary and secondary programs. The plan includes multiple phases and spans several academic years. According to the timeline, hearings for school closures and rezoning discussions will occur during the 2025‑26 school year.
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Summary of Proposed Actions by School Year
2025‑26
Hearings on school closures and rezoning planning for RCS; bond development and election for a new middle school;
2026‑27
Construction on the new middle school begins; renovation of Elkins Middle School for a consolidated elementary school; construction of classroom additions at the Randolph Technical Center; closure of North Elementary, Midland Elementary, Harman School, and Pickens School; hearings and closure for Coalton Elementary.
2027‑28
Completion of the middle‑school construction, EMS retrofit, and Randolph Technical Center expansions; closure of Coalton Elementary.
2028‑29
Construction on the middle school, the retrofit of EMS, and the RCT have concluded.
2029‑30
Closure ofThird Ward Elementary, Beverly Elementary, and Jennings Randolph Elementary
EMS students transfer to the new middle school, while elementary students relocate to the retrofitted EMS building. New Randolph Technical Center programs become available. The potential closure of Tygarts Valley Middle/High School is dependent on enrollment (2029-2035+).