In Vangaži, the only educational institution serving students from grades 1 to 12 is facing closure of its high school department due to dwindling student numbers, with Ropažu municipality's council announcing this decision for the next academic year. Currently, the school has 381 students enrolled, including 36 in the high school level, prompting concerns among parents and educators alike regarding the impact on children's education and integration into the new school environment.

Parents like Lidija Siņagovska have raised alarming questions about how their children will access transportation to the nearest school in Ropaži, stressing the lack of infrastructure connecting the two towns. The logistical challenges for families, particularly for students needing to travel early hours to reach their new schools, have led to calls for distance learning solutions, though many parents are wary of the effectiveness of such methods.

Community members have mobilized against the closure decision, amassing nearly 500 signatures in a single day in an effort to petition the council. This grassroots initiative highlights the local population's strong connection to Vangažu high school, as well as the significance of educational accessibility in rural regions, raising questions about future educational policies and support for small communities.