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Raymond Central eyes elementary consolidation, but some parents voice concerns

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In Ceresco and nearby Valparaiso, some parents are already voicing opposition to plans that would close the towns' elementary schools.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

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A new central pre-K-6 elementary school would be built adjacent to the existing Raymond Central Jr./Sr. High School.

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Voters in the Raymond Central school district could determine the future of elementary schools in Ceresco (shown here) and Valparaiso next year. A bond issue, if approved, would consolidate elementary classrooms at a new building next to the junior/senior high school.

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Gering High School was joined by Columbus and Omaha in receiving false "swatting" calls. Media reports indicated Columbus, Kearney, Grand Island and Omaha South also received calls.

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Christ Lincoln Schools fourth grader Hudson Parr (right) rides the metal pig statue named Petunia as Gov. Jim Pillen watches on Wednesday. 

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Contact the writer at zhammack@journalstar.com or 402-473-7225. On Twitter @HammackLJS

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Raymond Central, 3.2

Voters in the Raymond Central school district could determine the future of elementary schools in Ceresco (shown here) and Valparaiso next year. A bond issue, if approved, would consolidate elementary classrooms at a new building next to the junior/senior high school.

In Ceresco and nearby Valparaiso, some parents are already voicing opposition to plans that would close the towns' elementary schools.

A new central pre-K-6 elementary school would be built adjacent to the existing Raymond Central Jr./Sr. High School.

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