As
settlers arrived in the region, with their families and growing children,
the need for a centrally located school became apparent. Some of children
were attended the Monte Vista and Rose School District schools, while
others attended the Kansas Ridge School. Still others were unable to attend
classes as they lived in the surrounding area, so they received their
early education at home which consequently meant they were considerably
older when they actually started to attend school.
An application was made to establish a new district, and in 1916 the Hohn
School District #3368, was formed. The name Hohn was likely taken from
the official trustee's name, Joseph Hohn.
Later, in 1919, the Community applied to have the name changed to something
which sounded less German, so the School District was renamed Wooddale.
No schoolhouse or classes were held until 1920 after the district
had become Wooddale. |
