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Roanoke’s elementary school boundaries are shifting for the first time in 17 years—not because schools are failing, but because families are moving, and enrollment is surging where planners didn’t expect. Over 230 students across five schools will be reassigned this fall to balance loads, ease overcrowding, and prep for future growth—thanks to a new, bigger Preston Park campus. These changes reveal how neighborhoods have evolved, with schools now reflecting real family patterns, not outdated maps. While tough on routines and transportation, the move promises better learning spaces and smarter use of existing buildings. This is just the start: Roanoke Public Schools plans gradual tweaks over the next few years to keep schools at 85-90% capacity, signaling that the city’s community is changing—and its schools must adapt.

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