Evergreen Public Schools Narrows Down Consolidation Options to Four Elementary Schools

On November 2, 2026, the Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) Facilities Review Committee presented four detailed scenarios aimed at addresssing enrollment shifts and optimizing facility utilization across the district. The committee’s proposal focuses on the potential consolidation of three elementary schools: Riverview Elementary, Hearthwood Elementary, and Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary.

With district-wide elementary utilization currently sitting well below capacity at many sites, these scenarios reallocate students to neighboring schools to balance enrollment for the 2027–28 school year and beyond.

The district is actively seeking community input through an online survey, which remains open until Monday, November 9, 2026, at the end of the day.

Overview of Consolidation Proposals

All proposed reassignments affect K-5 elementary assignments only. Middle school and high school attendance boundaries remain unchanged.

Scenario Breakdown & Student Reassignment Impact

Scenario 1A: Full Consolidation (Closes Riverview, Hearthwood, & Burnt Bridge Creek)

Scenario 1A involves closing all three elementary schools and distributing their combined student populations across surrounding campuses.

• Riverview ES Closure (229 Students Impacted):
  • 161 students reassigned to Crestline ES (projected enrollment: 493)
  • 68 students reassigned to Fisher’s Landing ES (projected enrollment: 400)
• Hearthwood ES Closure (277 Students Impacted):
  • 142 students reassigned to Mill Plain ES (projected enrollment: 521)
  • 69 students reassigned to Fircrest ES (projected enrollment: 391)
  • 66 students reassigned to Burton ES (projected enrollment: 547)
• Burnt Bridge Creek ES Closure (228 Students Impacted):
  • 107 students reassigned to Image ES (projected enrollment: 506)
  • 78 students reassigned to Sifton ES (projected enrollment: 540)
  • 43 students reassigned to Emerald ES (projected enrollment: 470)

Scenario 1B: Partial Consolidation (Closes Riverview & Hearthwood)

Scenario 1B closes Riverview and Hearthwood while keeping Burnt Bridge Creek open.

• Riverview ES Closure: 229 students total sent to Crestline ES (161) and Fisher’s Landing ES (68).
• Hearthwood ES Closure: 277 students total sent to Mill Plain ES (142), Fircrest ES (69), and Burton ES (66).
• Burnt Bridge Creek ES: Remains open with a projected enrollment of 267 students (61.9% utilization) for 2027–28.

Scenario 1C: Partial Consolidation (Closes Riverview & Burnt Bridge Creek)

Scenario 1C closes Riverview and Burnt Bridge Creek while keeping Hearthwood open.

• Riverview ES Closure: 229 students total sent to Crestline ES (161) and Fisher’s Landing ES (68).
• Burnt Bridge Creek ES Closure: 228 students total sent to Image ES (107), Sifton ES (78), and Emerald ES (43).
• Hearthwood ES: Remains open with a projected enrollment of 345 students (80% utilization) for 2027–28.

Scenario 1D: Partial Consolidation (Closes Hearthwood & Burnt Bridge Creek)

Scenario 1D closes Hearthwood and Burnt Bridge Creek while keeping Riverview open.

• Hearthwood ES Closure: 277 students total sent to Mill Plain ES (142), Fircrest ES (69), and Burton ES (66).
• Burnt Bridge Creek ES Closure: 228 students total sent to Image ES (107), Sifton ES (78), and Emerald ES (43).
• Riverview ES: Remains open with a projected enrollment of 325 students (64.5% utilization) for 2027–28.

Comparison of Proposed Scenarios

Next Steps & Community Feedback

Community feedback is a critical part of the Facilities Review Committee’s evaluation process. Families, staff, and residents are encouraged to review the scenario maps and projected enrollment figures above, then submit their input through the district survey.

• Survey Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026 (End of Day)
• Scope: Applies strictly to K-5 elementary school attendance boundaries beginning in the 2027–28 academic year.