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ESTHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

History

History

Estherwood Elementary has undergone numerous changes since its construction in 1892.  The timeline below provides a brief overview of the events that changed a one room school to a school that presently houses over 200 students.  

    • first building constructed

    • one newly enlarged school was constructed
    • staff included a principal and two teachers

    • bond issue passed to provide funds for the construction of a new brick building

    • completion of brick building
    • total cost of the building was $10,000.
    • faculty expanded to  6 teachers and a student body of 100 students

    • wood frame built to house 1st grade and Home Economics -later became the building for parish carpenters

    • became a high school and announced its first graduating class

    • Estherwood and Midland schools consolidate
    • Estherwood School becomes a state approved high school

    • Construction of 4 new classrooms used to house 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

    • Home Economics department built

    • Grant obtained for construction of a gymnasium and auditorium for a cost of 130, 649        

    • Parent Teacher Club began

    • Consolidation of schools  - 8th - 12th grades moved to Midland High School

    • Estherwood Elementary School credited for establishing the first Kindergarten in the parish

    • First Elementary School in parish to be accredited by the Southern Association of  Colleges and Schools

    • Major renovation of brick building at a cost of $350,000
    • other sections partially renovated, which raised the net worth of the facility at $730,940.67

    • The Head start Program became part of the EES campus.

    • A computer lab, concession stand, and new bathrooms were added at a cost of $120,000.

    • Pre-kindergarten and STAR class become part of EES

    • A new portable building is brought in to house two Kindergarten classes.

    • New construction of building on the west side of campus to house 4 new classrooms and 2 bathrooms.

    • New cafeteria added on the northwest side of the campus.

    • New fence installed around campus.