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History
of Edgerton Upper Elementary
*In
1871, the community voted to build a new schoolhouse in Howard City.
Mrs. George Barber was the teacher. By 1883 an addition was added to
accommodate the growing student body. *In
February of 1885, the school burned down. Churches and the Band Hall
were used as school rooms until a new building was erected on Edgerton
Street (on present Edgerton Upper Elementary location). This building
housed grades K-12 and was called Howard City High School. *In
1934, the gymnasium was built. Today it serves as a cafeteria and
gymnasium. *In
1936, a new building was built in front of the 1885 school building
while students were attending school. It is the present Edgerton Upper
Elementary building. When school let out for 1937-summer break, the old
building was torn down. *In
1955, the school became over crowded and one grade had to have classes
at the American Legion building. This practice was necessary until the
MacNaughton Elementary Building was completed in 1957. *In
1962, last class to graduate as “Howard City High School.” There
were 46 graduates. *Fall
of 1962, Sand Lake High School students merged with Howard City High
School students at the Edgerton building. 7th and 8th
graders from Howard City attended Sand Lake High School. *September
1962, Howard City Record reported 951 students and 33 teachers at
Tri County Area Schools. Herbert Peck was Superintendent and Don Wilson
was principal of all Tri County Area Schools. *The
Class of 1963 was the first to graduate as the new Tri County Area
Schools. There were 55 graduates. *In
1965, grades 9th –12th moved into new high
school on Kendaville Road. Grades 5-8 and the Pierson 4th
grade move to Edgerton building. It was decided by the board of
education to close Sand Lake High School and Pierson School. *In
1993, new high school was built behind existing high school. Middle
school students left Edgerton to move into old high school on Kendaville
Road. *Fall
of 1993 to the spring of 1998, Edgerton building was used for adult
education, Young 5’s, Alternative Education, and childcare. *In
August of 1998, 4th and 5th graders from
MacNaughton Elementary along with 5th graders from Sand Lake
Elementary move into Edgerton building because of high student
population. The school is renamed Edgerton Upper Elementary. |
