[IKE]

My father was part of the big rural school consolidation in 1960s in Indiana. He went to 3 different schools while in H.S. I don't think it was easy on him, but ironically he now feels and interesting part of history. The final school is still doing well today, and the other old buildings are still there. One has been a cummunity center, the other has been through several owners and restoration attempts.
When change comes, we can sometimes fight it, but often we have to learn to adapt or we won't "survive". I think the students will adapt within a few years. The teachers though that are out of work in a rough economy will likely have a much tougher outcome from this.