HUDSON, Wis. (FOX 9) - Now that the Hudson School District has decided to shutter two of its elementary schools , families impacted are asking, "what comes next?"

Uncertain future

The backstory:

The school board voted 6-1 on Oct. 13th in favor of closing both Willow River and Houlton Elementary Schools.

District leaders said this was a necessary move to save over $3 million as they forecast the district will face a budget shortfall starting in the 2027-28 school year. The district said closing Houlton would save roughly $1.6 million and closing Willow River would save roughly $2.1 million.

District leaders point to overall declining enrollment in the district and said it has already made staff reductions for this school year.

What they're saying:

Parents said alternative cost-s

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