The Education and Welfare Board is considering the closure of Peltosaari School

20.2.2026 News Education and training Peltosaari Schools

In the foreground, a cyclist on the Kalevankatu light traffic lane, Kalevantalo in the background. — Students from Peltosaari School are currently studying at Kalevantalo. Photo: Jenniina Nummela

The Riihimäki City Education and Welfare Committee will discuss the future of Peltosaari School on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Director of Education Jari Lausvaara will propose to the committee that the school be closed. After the committee, the matter will proceed to the City Board and City Council.

The city has restarted preparations for the future of Peltosaari School following a decision by the Hämeenlinna Administrative Court. The Administrative Court overturned the decision made by the city council at the end of last year to close down the Peltosaari School. According to the Administrative Court, the decision had been made in the wrong order and the city had not provided sufficient opportunities for influence as required by the Administrative Procedure Act.

"According to the current service network decision, Peltosaari School has no longer been allocated premises as of August of this year. Therefore, the matter has been prepared for the board to make a decision. A hearing on the matter, open to all city residents, was held in February," says Director of Education Jari Lausvaara.

Approximately 20 people attended the hearing on February 12, 2026. In addition, the city registry received three statements regarding the closure of Peltosaari school, two of which were from residents and one from teachers at Patastenmäki Tiilikoulu.

In December 2025, the Riihimäki City Council decided to update the early childhood education and basic education service network. According to the schedule set by the council, the update work should be completed in May 2026. Preparations regarding the future of Peltosaari School will be carried out as a separate matter from the service network study, so that preparations and information regarding the next academic year can be carried out in time.