Noland School
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On May 25th, 1914, Mrs. F.B. Barnes of Kansas City, 3rd Vice-President of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association of Missouri was called to the Chair to organize a Council of the Parent-Teacher Associates of Independence.
Up to this time, the Council had been temporary. Mrs. A. L. Yingling, State Historian of The National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associates assisted in this organization. Previous to this meeting date a meeting was held in February, 1914 and May 11, 1914. The first question to come up at the May meeting was that of making the town council a permanent organization.
The Presidents of the various schools were as follows:
Columbian - Mrs. A. L. Yingling
Ott - Mrs. W. H. Phipps
Noland - Mrs. L. A. Berry
Benton - Mrs. E. J. Hanley (Protem - later confirmed)
1914
A summer school for domestic science classes was organized.
The Board of Education was petitioned to have summer school for those students that fell behind.
1915
A committee was organized to investigate ways of upgrading and expanding the community library services.
In cooperation with the Council of Clubs, established and maintained the new parental home for girls.
1916
A night school was begun.
Worked on bonds for the new high school.
The importance of Kindergarten was stressed.
1917
Sponsored a district-wide sweet pea growing contest.
Pushed for legislation against the taxing of teachers.
Made free textbooks available.
Convinced local theater to show approved films on Friday for a family night and established censorship committee to review films and publish a list for patrons.
Collected canned goods for soldiers.
1918
Elected to concentrate best efforts on war activities until further notice.
Victory gardens were planted in vacant lots and yards.
1919
Passed a resolution that girls using turning poles wear bloomers.
Began funds for war memorial (City Park)
1920
Medical inspection for school children using PTA volunteers.
Community Welfare League Nursery
1921
Urged something be done for the gifted and special students in curriculum.
Screened and supported School Board Candidates; one from each party.
Discussed the possibility of women serving on the board.
Worked closely with the Welfare League and purchased hygiene charts for each school.
1922
Worked to pass the Towner-Sterling Bill.
Began doing the annual enumeration of children in the school district.
1925
Units purchased parenting books and encouraged the formation of parenting classes.
Endorsed and worked for the Child Labor Ammendment.
1926
Membership was 995.
Superintendent Street reported that the schools had reached all points of the "Standards of Excellence"
A Preschool Circle was formed, with free milk given to children.
Began investigation of playground equipment needs of the district.
Proposed to the Board of Education that Kindergarten be added in the schools. Each unit would contribute $125.00 to finance their proposal; since there were no funds available in the district.
1927
Participated in the Lincoln & Lee Drive.
Chamber of Commerce cooperated with council on the Independence Day Picnic.
Superintendent Street was presented a Resolution of Thanks because "he sensed the vital importance of stimulating the parent as well as the teacher to encourage the child in Public School work."
Participated in the "Centennial Week" activities, including having a float in the parade and an art exhibit.
Council joined the Chamber of Commerce with a $5.00 membership.
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