The first school house was built in 1903. The men of the village of Birchwood dontated their labor and a one room school was ready when September rolled around.George Huss,the agent for selling the Knapp,Stout&Company land,donated a full block for school purposes, It was located in a central location one block east of main street.The summer of 1903 saw more action. That building was moved up on the hill,carpenters were hired to build a two and a half story schoolhouse.
Picture: Birchwood's second schoolhouse.
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In 1950, a new gym was added. A new entrance was then added in 1951. In 1961 a shop and band room were added along with three elementary rooms, restrooms and a new office. A kindergarten was added to the school in 1962-63.
Picture: After another addition, picture from 1967. |
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In June of '99 a building referendum was passed, and a new high school addition and cafeteria were added to the existing building.
Picture: The current Birchwood School building.
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In 1979 the old building was raised and a new building was erected on the same sight.
The band room and old gym are what remain of the 1961 addition
Picture: 1981
After completion of the new addition.and extensive remodeling to the existing building students moved into the addition in March 2000.
Picture:This is the new addition taken from the south corner of the parking lot. |
