The announcement that Sanislo Elementary was due for closure, with students enrolled there heading to Highland Park Elementary, was met with many questions. To address those and offer some more insight Sanislo is hosting a meeting Nov. 12. A letter from Principal Erika Ayer went out to families last week. The school is located at 1812 SW Myrtle Street.

Dear Sanislo Families, 

Sanislo Elementary has been identified for potential closure and consolidation with Highland Park Elementary in the Superintendent’s preliminary recommendation for rightsizing and stabilizing our school district.  

We would like to invite you to a meeting to talk about upcoming potential closure and consolidation on Tuesday Nov. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Sanislo. Interpreters will be available as needed. 

Please note this is not a hearing. Those will be scheduled in December. 

We want to make sure our families have the chance to fully understand the recommendation, ask questions, and share ideas for how we could implement a potential closure and consolidation with care and support. 

Please note: This is a meeting to support the Sanislo community. SPS will host more engagement opportunities for the broader community. This is a time for us to address the specific questions and needs of Sanislo Elementary families. 

Sincerely, 

Erika Ayer 
Principal