BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. (WDRB) – The Bullitt County Board of Education has voted to realign the school district, a decision that will close Nichols Elementary and affect roughly 700 students—or about 6% of the county’s public school enrollment.

The vote held Monday evening was emotional, with parents sharing heartfelt testimony about what the school means to the community. Education

Parents voice concerns over Bullitt County Public Schools realignment proposal

Samantha Condra

Nichols Elementary, located about 10 minutes outside Shepherdsville on Highway 44, is a one-level school with roots going back decades. Parents told WDRB that they cherish the school’s small class sizes, personalized attention from teachers, and tight-knit community.

“It is what a school should be,” one parent sa

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