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What happened to computer science classes at the middle and high school?

What We Know

Community members raised concerns that computer science was eliminated at the middle school level and reduced to a single non-required course at the high school. The district has not released a confirmed list of which specific courses are cut. This has not been officially confirmed in public documents.

Sources

  • School Board Meetings School Board Budget Workshop — 2026-03-23

    Secondary school program reductions were discussed at the March 23 workshop.

  • FY27 Budget Documents Fy27Budgetbook 3.23.26

    The March 23 budget book includes proposed changes to middle and high school programs.

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