Dr. Alex Marrero said he hopes closing or consolidating the selected schools will allow DPS to address declining enrollment.

Denver Public Schools announced the planned closure of seven schools and restructuring of three others due to falling enrollment and funding pressures.

Superintendent Alex Marrero recommended Thursday that Denver Public Schools permanently close or restructure 10 schools so that Colorado’s largest district can stave off the “crisis” that looms as K-12 enrollment continues declining statewide.

Five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school would close if the Denver school board accepts a recommendation made by Superintendent Alex Marrero Thursday meant to address declining enrollment in Denver Public Schools. Three other schools would be partially closed, meaning they would serve fewer grades.

It was a heavy night for some Denver Public School families, who watched as seven schools across the district were listed for potential closure.

Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero on Thursday recommended the Board of Education vote to permanently close or restructure 10 schools across the city in response to declining K-12 enrollment in Colorado’s largest district. READ MORE: Superintendent recommends DPS close or restructure 10 schools as enrollment continues to fall

After months of community meetings, Denver Public Schools — the largest school district in Colorado — released the list of schools it plans to close and merge. Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero presented the list at a Board of Education work session Thursday.