BELOIT, Ohio - The West Branch School District has found a reason to use the Knox Elementary School building during the next school year.

In a video posted on Facebook, Superintendent Micki Egli announced that Knox will be open during the 2023-2024 academic year for preschool and day care services.

Noting that one of the reasons for closing the building in 2020 was due to high utility costs, Egli said that tuition paid for preschool and day care will cover those costs.

“This is a wonderful opportunity that we have been able to provide to our families and our community,” said Egli.

Egli said that West Branch is starting pre-school screenings this month.