Students and teachers from West Middle School are planning a rally at 3:25 p.m. Monday to protest the closure of their school.

Denver communities put Denver Public Schools on blast during a meeting over the superintendent's plan to close seven schools and restructure three others.

Seventy-five percent of the 88,235 children enrolled in DPS schools during the 2023-24 academic year were students of color, according to state data.

Monday night, a Denver Public Schools board meeting will take public comment on the decision to close seven schools and restructure three others. Meanwhile, walkouts and rallies have been happening at schools across the city.

Monday night, the Denver Public Schools board will hold a meeting for the public to weigh in on the closure plans.