As TIDE Academy prepares to close, students are grappling with their options for the upcoming school year. With less than three days to choose a new campus, many remain uncertain about the programs available at Woodside High School. Principal Simone Rick-Kennel described the situation as a “chicken and egg” dilemma, where student enrollment is crucial for establishing viable programs. Currently, only 60 out of 198 anticipated students have enrolled, with just nine selecting Woodside. Meanwhile, a parent group has sought legal action to halt the closure, but U.S. District Judge Trina L. Thompson denied a temporary restraining order, stating that TIDE families deserve “transparency, honesty and grace.” A preliminary injunction hearing is set for May to determine the school’s future.
