Pleading Their Case

Melrose residents rally to prevent school closure

  • Keystone Heights resident Jackie Huntley questions Putnam County School District Superintendent Rick Surrency on Friday at Melrose Elementary School after an announcement the school could close.
    Keystone Heights resident Jackie Huntley questions Putnam County School District Superintendent Rick Surrency on Friday at Melrose Elementary School after an announcement the school could close.
  • A member of the Melrose Patriots makes a sign Friday in favor of keeping Melrose Elementary School open.
    A member of the Melrose Patriots makes a sign Friday in favor of keeping Melrose Elementary School open.
  • A woman advocates against closing Melrose Elementary School during a protest Friday.
    A woman advocates against closing Melrose Elementary School during a protest Friday.
MELROSE – One day after the Putnam County School District announced possible school closures, a rally to save Melrose Elementary School drew more than 20 people to the school. School district board…

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