Families congregated outside the Poudre School District's board meeting on Tuesday, united in an effort to defend their schools. The protest was a response to the district's announcement of plans to shutter five schools as part of a broader consolidation initiative unveiled Friday. Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/news/education/poudre-school-district-potential-closing-of-5-schools/73-843de619-1fab-4d87-a076-00efdfb1dd96 ----- More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.