Youngstown City Schools and the Board of Education carefully considered options at the public board and ad hoc committee meetings when examining the potential configuration of our facilities. We reviewed pertinent enrollment data, financials, and scenario-based alternatives. Rest assured, the decision was to create an even more efficient learning environment and maximize building operations.

Youngstown City Schools remains committed to educational excellence, and we sincerely thank you for entrusting us with your scholar's The district will further communicate with impacted families to identify a plan moving forward.

Based on the board of education vote at the January 2, 2024 meeting, the district realignment for the 24-25 school year will include:

Chaney Middle School

• Chaney Middle School will move to the current Volney Elementary, as that building was originally constructed to house a middle school, 2400 S Schenley.

 Kirkmere Elementary

• Kirkmere will no longer operate as a school building. Depending on the census area, scholars will transition to Volney Elementary, which will be housed in the current Chaney Middle School, 310 S Schenley Ave.

 Preschool

• Our preschool program and several central offices will move to the Kirkmere building.

 Volney Elementary

•  The entirety of Volney will be located in the current Chaney Middle School, 310 S Schennley Ave

 Census Area Movements for Current Kirkmere, Volney, and Taft Elementary Scholars

•  Depending on the census area, some Kirkmere and Volney scholars will now attend either Volney, Taft, or Paul C. Bunn.

• Additionally, a certain number of scholars within a particular census area who attend Taft will transition to Paul C. Bunn. 

Elementary School Boundaries Map for the 24-25 School Year

Please refer to the map below to view your scholar's home school for the 24-25 school year.