Students and teachers from West Middle School are planning a rally at 3:25 p.m. Monday to protest the closure of their school.

Denver Public Schools’ Board of Education will host special public comment sessions next week ahead of members’ vote on whether to close or restructure 10 schools. Related Articles Education | Superintendent recommends DPS close or restructure 10 schools as enrollment continues to fall Education | The 10 schools Denver Public Schools wants to close or restructure to combat declining enrollment

Teachers and parents will gather on Monday night at North Beach Elementary School to fight for their school, saying they want to stay in the building and don’t want to move next year as Seattle Public Schools is calling for closures.

Denver Public Schools will close seven schools and restructure three others at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Now, board members will visit each school and listen to public comments during