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NEW CARLISLE, Ind. -- Parents and community members gathered Monday night for the first of three meetings hosted by the New Prairie United School Corporation to discuss the district’s future enrollment challenges.

Superintendent Paul White said that while overall enrollment has dipped since the pandemic, two new housing developments in Olive Township could add at least 100 new students over the next five years. Olive Elementary, already operating at 90% capacity, is expected to feel the most impact from this.

Expanding the school could cost about $3 million, according to White, who emphasized the importance of seeking community input before any decisions are made.

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