Misc. School Information

School Terms -- Miscellaneous

1900, new 32 weeks or 224 days or 8 months rule. Sept to Apr?

1870s school was 4 months or 120 days. I think 1890s were still 4 months because I saw an old newspaper article saying in Canby, Monroe Twp, Putnam Co. Last day of school was in 1 st or 2nd week of March - thanks to Mary Lou

Anyone know anything else?

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Source: Greencastle Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 30 Aug, 1883

The schools of this township will open Sept . 17 The length of the term is not now known. Mlh

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Source: Greencastle Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 30 Aug, 1883

Russellville News -- Our school house is being repaired prior to the opening of school.

The schools of this township will open 9-17-1883. The length of the term is not now know. Mlh

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Thanks again to Mary Lou - she send cool stuff :) Greatly appreciate

Source:The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 10 February 1944

MILK is CHEAP TO PUPILS

Beginning Monday, February I4, pupils in each of the three Greencastle ward schools may purchase milk at a cost of 1c per half-pint, daily. In other words, in order to receive a half-pint of milk each day for one week, a pupil needs to bring but 5c per week to his room teacher. This reduction from 15c per week per pupil to 5c per pupil is made possible by an arrangement with the federal government's war distribution division, the purpose of which ls to provide better nutrition. It is hoped that all children will want to participate in the program.

As heretofore, the school milk service will be supervised by the Child Welfare Committee consisting of the elementary principals and representatives of each of the parent-teacher association groups. The officers of this group are Mrs. David Grimes, president; Mrs. W. E. Martin, secretary; and Mrs. Nelson Hardy, treasurer.

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1896 Teachers mentioned in various columns

Source: Greencastle Star Press 26 Sept 1896 p 3

School began 14 Sept – Miss May Buchanan, teacher – progressing nicely, she is boarding at MT Henry’s.

Samuel W. Dodd has his new barn nearly completed and is teaching one department of the Roachdale School.