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In 1843 Palmyra established a public school system. In the beginning public schools were not very popular. Public schools were considered inferior, and more well-to-do parents did not want their children going to school with poor children.
In 1843 Palmyra established a public school system. In the beginning public schools were not very popular. Public schools were considered inferior, and more well-to-do parents did not want their children going to school with poor children.
The Beginning
The Beginning
One of the earliest public school was located on the site of the Lincoln school.
One of the earliest public school was located on the site of the Lincoln school.
Washington School
Washington School
In 1874, Washington School was completed at Home and Hamilton. Two floors were built with two rooms on each floor. The first class graduated from Washington school in 1898 with three graduates.
In 1874, Washington School was completed at Home and Hamilton. Two floors were built with two rooms on each floor. The first class graduated from Washington school in 1898 with three graduates.
In 1906, Washington school was damaged by a fire. Classes at the school were held in City Hall until repairs were made.
In 1906, Washington school was damaged by a fire. Classes at the school were held in City Hall until repairs were made.
In 1943, Washington School was closed and sold.
In 1943, Washington School was closed and sold.
Lincoln School
Lincoln School
Lincoln School became a school for African-American students in 1874 when Washington School was built.
Lincoln School became a school for African-American students in 1874 when Washington School was built.
Before that time, there was a school at Main Cross and Spring Streets where Park Chapel Church is located.
Before that time, there was a school at Main Cross and Spring Streets where Park Chapel Church is located.
In 1898, Lincoln School had 150 pupils.
In 1898, Lincoln School had 150 pupils.
In 1899, $2,000 was issued in bonds for improvements to the school.
In 1899, $2,000 was issued in bonds for improvements to the school.
The WPA made improvements to the School in 1937.
The WPA made improvements to the School in 1937.
In 1957, Palmyra public schools were desegregated and the children who went to Lincoln School were integrated into the public school system.
In 1957, Palmyra public schools were desegregated and the children who went to Lincoln School were integrated into the public school system.
Lincoln School was closed and was later demolished.
Lincoln School was closed and was later demolished.
Grade School
Grade School
In 1939 eight classrooms were added to the to the north end of the High School. Afterwards grade 1-8 were moved to the old high school location from the Washington School, which closed and was sold in 1943.
In 1939 eight classrooms were added to the to the north end of the High School. Afterwards grade 1-8 were moved to the old high school location from the Washington School, which closed and was sold in 1943.
Many parts of the school were built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA is a government program that hired people during the Great Depression to do public service jobs.
Many parts of the school were built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA is a government program that hired people during the Great Depression to do public service jobs.
Elementary School
Elementary School
In 1959, the Elementary School was built.
In 1959, the Elementary School was built.
Plans were to have grades 1-6 at the Elementary School and grades 7-12 at the junior-senior High School.
Plans were to have grades 1-6 at the Elementary School and grades 7-12 at the junior-senior High School.
Kindergarten was still private at the time.
Kindergarten was still private at the time.
Country Schools Close
Country Schools Close
The School district was reorganized into the Palmyra R-1 School District.
The School district was reorganized into the Palmyra R-1 School District.
In 1960, thirteen existing rural schools (all or parts of 26 rural school districts) were closed.
In 1960, thirteen existing rural schools (all or parts of 26 rural school districts) were closed.
In 1961 only 3 country schools remained. Turner, Providence, and Clear Creek. Many of the former school buildings became private homes, and some are still standing today.
In 1961 only 3 country schools remained. Turner, Providence, and Clear Creek. Many of the former school buildings became private homes, and some are still standing today.
1990 Renovation
1990 Renovation
In the 1990s Kindergarten became full-day. More classrooms were added to the west side of the school.
In the 1990s Kindergarten became full-day. More classrooms were added to the west side of the school.
2005 Playground
2005 Playground
In the summer of 2005 the Elementary School playground was renovated.
In the summer of 2005 the Elementary School playground was renovated.
2008 Renovation
2008 Renovation
In 2008 the Elementary School added a gym. They also renovated the kitchen and cafeteria and added more classrooms.
In 2008 the Elementary School added a gym. They also renovated the kitchen and cafeteria and added more classrooms.
2014 Renovation
2014 Renovation
In 2014 the elementary school added the Early Childhood Program classrooms. The PAT (parents as teachers) office was added.
In 2014 the elementary school added the Early Childhood Program classrooms. The PAT (parents as teachers) office was added.
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