School Progress - Haddam Schools

Brief History

1869

Cabin Moved Block West of Present Mill Creek Bridge.

1876

Frame Building on Southwest Corner of Former Grade School Block.

1905

Frame Building Burned. Two Story Brick Building Built.

1925

Fire Again. Two New Brick Buildings Replaced School House That Burned.

High School Progression

1865-1905

One Year High School

1906-1911

Two Year High School

1912-1915

Three Year High School

1916

First Four Year Graduating Class

School Districts

1865

District #5

1925

District # 2 - Grade School

Probably 1925

District #19 - High School

1966

U.S.D. #221 (Haddam, Mahaska, Morrowville)

School Unification

1946

Consolidation Of Schools Started By The State

Early In The 1960's

Unification Was Mandated By The State

1967

Unification Was Complete

Of Interest

The Last Class To Graduate From Haddam Rural High School Was The Class Of 1967.

Fact

The Class Of 1967 Was Actually Under U.S.D. #221.

Facts and trivia were taken from the book Remember When written by Vivian Kolars for the Haddam Community Club.

Author Anita R. Childerston
Last Update September 2001