Take Action. Save Loring.
We have an opportunity to make our voices heard. The vote is scheduled for November 10th, 2026. The survey for public feedback closes on October 16th.
This is what you can do.
Do All Four Steps before October 16th
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Link to survey: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/participate/226363058
What to include in your feedback:
Say “Loring” by name - even if the survey is asking about the strict rather than the school itself.
Ask for an option that keeps Loring open.
Demand real financial transparency: Ask the district to release the exact per-school cost projections that Director Callahan requested—especially now that leadership admits closures won't yield major cost savings.
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Share in an email how your child and family would be affected if Loring closes. Ask for a fourth option that includes Loring staying open.
Sharon El-Amin- District 2 Member Sharon.El-Amin@mpls.k12.mn.us
Collin Beachy- Member at Large Collin.Beachy@mpls.k12.mn.us
Joyner Emerick- Member at Large Joyner.Emerick@mpls.k12.mn.us
Kim Ellison- Member at Large Kim.Ellison@mpls.k12.mn.us
Ty Thompson- Deputy Superintendent ty.thompson@mpls.k12.mn.us
Lisa Sayles-Adams- Superintendent mpssup@mpls.k12.mn.us
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Leave your contact information at the Loring PTA table during Music in the Park on September 17th, 2026 in Victory Park (6-8pm).
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Minneapolis Feedback Meeting - Free childcare and interpreters (Spanish, Hmong, and Somali) will be available on-site. Lets fill the room with Loring parents and students.
Camden High September 30th 6-7:30pm
North High October 7th 6-7:30pm
Take Direct Action Today: Email Our Representatives
Share what it would mean to your child and family if Loring closed and ask for a delay.
Sharon El-Amin- District 2 Member Sharon.El-Amin@mpls.k12.mn.us
Collin Beachy- Member at Large Collin.Beachy@mpls.k12.mn.us
Joyner Emerick- Member at Large Joyner.Emerick@mpls.k12.mn.us
Kim Ellison- Member at Large Kim.Ellison@mpls.k12.mn.us
Ty Thompson- Deputy Superintendent ty.thompson@mpls.k12.mn.us
Lisa Sayles-Adams- Superintendent mpssup@mpls.k12.mn.us
What to Do This Week in Person
Now Until October 16th
Take the MPS Survey - share your thoughts on Loring closing.
September 17th, 2026, 6-8pm
“Live on the Drive”
Location: Victory Park
What: Loring Elementary PTA will be sharing information about the plan and what we can do.
September 24th, 2026, 6:00pm
What: Loring PTA Meeting (open to families and community members)
Where: Loring Elementary
Come to the Loring PTA meeting on September 24th at 6 PM for more organizing and planning!
September 20th, 2026, 4-5:30pm
MN Families for Public Schools Live Zoom Call
Where: https://www.mobilize.us/takeactionminnesota/event/1036322/
What: An opportunity to learn more and voice your concerns in the Minneapolis Families for Public Schools group.
September 30th, 2026
Where: Camden Highschool
Attend the MPS sponsored feedback meeting at Camden on September 30th from 6-7:30 (more info at the bottom of this page) https://www.mpschools.org/about-mps/school-transformation
September 21st, 2026, 7:00pm
Where: Loring Elementary playground
Meet at the Loring playground to make “We Love Loring” signs. Make your own signs to hang throughout our neighborhood.
