New Hanover County School Board talks high school redistricting

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County School Board will hold a work session this evening to discuss redistricting its high schools.

The board released maps earlier this month that would move about 685 students.

Today’s session starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Center at 1805 S. 13th Street in Wilmington. The public is invited to provide input.

Under the proposals more than 225 students would go from Ashley and New Hanover to Hoggard. More than 240 would leave Laney High School and go to New Hanover High School. New Hanover would take in the most with more than 340 going there.

The school district said this is a small move that will help overcrowded classes for years to come.

WWAY will have a reporter at tonight’s meeting. Tune in for updates on-air and online.