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Boulder City Today
By the People, for the People
Boulder City Schools Explore Consolidation Options
Community provides input on potential school closures and mergers amid declining enrollment.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:03am
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As Boulder City schools face declining enrollment, the community weighs in on potential consolidation plans that could reshape the local educational landscape.Boulder City TodayThe Clark County School District (CCSD) held the first of two public meetings to discuss possible school consolidations in the Boulder City area. Dozens of parents, teachers, administrators, and students attended the meeting, which was led by Cannon Design, a firm assisting with CCSD's Facility Master Plan. The district is facing declining enrollment, with projections showing decreases of up to 27% at some Boulder City schools over the next five years.
Why it matters
As the fifth-largest school district in the nation, CCSD is grappling with the challenge of managing its facilities and resources as enrollment declines. The community input gathered during these meetings will help shape the district's plans for consolidating or closing underutilized schools in the Boulder City area.
The details
CCSD's enrollment projections show significant decreases at Boulder City's public schools over the next five years, including a 27% drop at Martha P. King Elementary, a 23% drop at Garrett Junior High, and a 16% drop at Boulder City High School. The district is considering options to consolidate schools, such as merging Mitchell Elementary and King Elementary into a single campus. While a previous proposal to close several Boulder City schools was met with pushback from the community, consolidation remains on the table as CCSD faces $15 billion in facility needs but only $3.6 billion in available bond funding.
- The first public meeting was held on Wednesday, April 10, 2026.
- A second community meeting is tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. on May 13, 2026, but may conflict with a Boulder City High School boys volleyball state tournament game.
The players
Clark County School District (CCSD)
The fifth-largest school district in the nation, facing declining enrollment and $15 billion in facility needs.
Cannon Design
A firm assisting CCSD with its Facility Master Plan, which is guiding the district's consolidation efforts.
Felicia Gonzales
CCSD Deputy Superintendent, who stated the district can no longer afford to spread resources thin across underutilized buildings.
What they’re saying
“This is a transparent process. This is something that is inclusive with the community's voice involved and it is data informed.”
— Paul Mills, of Cannon Design
“We can finally stop chasing the finish line and focus on the quality of the race.”
— Felicia Gonzales, CCSD Deputy Superintendent
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This process highlights the difficult decisions school districts must make as they balance declining enrollment, aging facilities, and limited funding. The community's input will be crucial in shaping CCSD's plans for consolidating or closing underutilized schools in the Boulder City area.
