After a special meeting on Monday, the Chippewa Hills Board of Education voted to permanently close the Remus building.

The building, located at 350 E. Wheatland Avenue, has faced severe issues regarding mold growth, standing water and structural damage. It has been closed since March 2025 and previously served as the site for the Mosaic School. The building was rumored to have been built around 1931 and has also served as a high school, junior high school, and elementary school.

“We understand that this is a difficult decision for many members of our community,” board president Tony Gibson said. “The Board’s responsibility is to carefully weigh safety, long-term costs, and the overall financial health of the District. The decision was made by the Board of Education with those factors in mind."

After multiple inspections, the board found that paying for the necessary repairs to fix the building was “financially prohibitive.”

“We recognize the history and meaning the Remus building holds for many families,” superintendent Michelle Newman said. “At the same time, we must ensure that District resources are used in ways that best support our students now and in the future."

The board’s next meeting is slated to take place on Monday, Feb. 9. Anyone with questions can contact the school's central office at 989-967-2000.

_{Release information courtesy of the Chippewa Hills School District.}