Skip To Main Content

School Consolidation Update & Next Steps

Board Decision – February 26, 2026

On February 26, 2026, the Cambrian School District Board of Trustees approved the closure of Sartorette Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2025–26 school year.

This decision followed a comprehensive and transparent process that included community input, detailed data analysis, and careful consideration of the District’s declining enrollment and long-term financial sustainability.

The goal of this decision is to ensure that the District can continue to provide strong, stable educational programs for all students now and in the future.

Schools Impacted

  • Sartorette Elementary School will close at the end of the 2025–26 school year
  • Students will transition primarily to:
    • Fammatre Elementary School
    • Farnham Elementary School
    • Bagby Elementary School

These schools have available classroom space and will be prepared to welcome Sartorette students and families.

How the Decision Was Made

The Board’s decision was based on a structured and data-driven process:

  • A School Consolidation Committee was formed in November 2025
  • The committee reviewed:
    • Enrollment trends and projections
    • Financial conditions
    • Educational program impacts
    • Facility conditions and capacity
    • Community and student impacts
  • Multiple public meetings were held to ensure transparency and community engagement
  • The committee recommended Sartorette for consolidation based on this analysis

For more information on the School Consolidation Advisory Committee's Recommendation, please refer to the SCAC Presentation HERE!

For more detailed information on the School Consolidation Advisory Committee Process & Timeline, please visit the following link: School Consolidation Advisory Committee

What Happens Next