JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Thursday night, Duval County Public Schools announced that the superintendent is recommending consolidating Anchor Academy into Mayport Elementary.

It will be up to the school board to make the final decision next month, potentially shaking up the tight-knit military community.

The news caused emotions to run high during the community meeting, with parents and students from both schools sharing how this move would impact them.

“This is her first time hearing about it, so she was like ‘I don’t want our school to close,” said Emily Macias, a mom of two Anchor Academy students.

“My husband is currently stationed in Japan,” said Macias, “We decided to stay back just for Anchor Academy. Because we love the teachers and we know everyone, and the support overall is great.

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