The Douglas County Board of Education voted 7-0 to consolidate six Highlands Ranch elementary schools into three schools as part of a proposal that would address declining enrollment in some areas and growth in others – the decision impacts hundreds of families beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Read more at: https://www.9news.com/article/news/education/school-consolidation-vote-douglas-county/73-e56af83e-8005-4dfd-84b7-a9380c09bea8 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 X: 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.