Update on Proposed Grade Level Realignment for East York and Indian Rock Elementary Schools

February 22, 2026

Good evening, York Suburban Staff, Families, and Community Members.

I am writing to provide an update regarding the proposed grade-level realignment for East York and Indian Rock Elementary Schools.

On February 3, I shared a message outlining a proposed grade level realignment at the intermediate school level, which would bring all York Suburban third grade students together at Indian Rock, with fourth and fifth grade students together at East York, beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. Since that time, families and staff members have reached out with questions, concerns, ideas, and words of support. I want to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to share feedback, participate in conversations, and engage thoughtfully in this process. 

After careful consideration, the Administration has decided to remove the proposed intermediate realignment from Monday evening’s School Board agenda.

Administration feels confident it can successfully execute the proposal, which represents a responsible and student-centered approach to addressing current facility challenges while strengthening instructional programming for students in grades 3, 4, and 5. However, significant organizational change requires not only sound planning but also community understanding and confidence.

This pause does not mean the underlying challenges have changed. Indian Rock Elementary continues to operate over capacity, operational inefficiencies remain, and potential instructional benefits connected to realignment will be delayed. At the same time, successful implementation depends on transparency, readiness, and shared understanding, and it is our responsibility to strengthen those elements before bringing a recommendation forward for Board consideration.

The conversations we are having now reflect larger realities facing public education. Like many districts, York Suburban must balance evolving student needs, facility limitations, financial constraints, and long-term sustainability. These are complex decisions the Board will face moving forward.

Thank you again for your continued partnership, your feedback, and your commitment to our students and schools as we navigate the next steps.

Sincerely,

Scott T. Krauser, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
skrauser@yssd.org