At some point and time spending vs. actual cost and gain must be viewed.

Our current local administration and local, state and federal government is seeing that.

We all know that sooner or later. Things has to change and be fixed. Is it what we desire. Maybe not. But it may be what is in the best interest, to make things work smoother and run more efficiently. And at a cost we can all live with, especially the children coming up.

Right now i think you are seeing a lot of what the future holds.
Norton is having a hard time paying for it's school system. And is even thinking of moving 6th and 7th graders into the highschool.

This is a very bad move. Due to age differences. If this is just to fill empty space, and keep from saying we can't afford our school. Time to not let kids be caught in a mess. Which is what will happen, putting 6th graders in with 12th graders.

I think Norton should do some considering and some talk to the county.

A few nice new schools and everyone on board, may not be to bad in a few years. But it has to be done right. Planning, money and a payment plan in place and something all can live with for 40-50 yrs.

Well if not as our many forms of government is learning. Don't over stretch yourself. You'll find yourself in a mess. Or a few messes and no clear answers.

Everyone i think in reality knows what is gonna work better. We as human being and loyal to our communities, no one wants to see or let go of something, that has identifying qualities. But how long do we stand in the door way.

The people of Appalachia are called bias and proud. What are the people of Norton called? 6th graders in with 12th graders to hold a school together and try to be able to pay for it? If that is sound. Questioning those at Appy and other places, well you prove us right. This is it's own double edge sword. As we are now seeing from others, who refuse to also say they will not let go.

Norton to send 6th and 7th graders to highschool