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Amarillo ISD is dealing with shrinking enrollment, which means some neighborhood schools might be closing or changing their purpose soon. If you live near a campus, it’s time to pay attention to these upcoming district decisions.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Closing under-used buildings could save the district a ton of cash on maintenance and staffing, potentially freeing up money for other school programs.
The district and taxpayers benefit from a more efficient budget that stops pouring money into half-empty buildings.
Families living near schools on the chopping block might lose their neighborhood hub and face longer commutes for their kids.
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Amarillo ISD board of trustees member Don Powell listens during Monday evening’s meeting. (Amarillo Tribune photo/Brianna Maestas) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/amarillotribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AAA0661-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C...