Cotton School
Cotton School was a school of the Independent School District 2142 in Northern Minnesota. It was located in Cotton, Minnesota. The school opened in 1922, and closed in June 2011.
Building[]
The building opened in 1922. Several expansions have been put on. The school contained 2 gyms, a cafeteria, many classrooms, a music room, a large library and a newly constructed playground.
Closing[]
In an ISD 2142 referendum in December 2009, voters approved the closing of Cotton due to low attendance.[1] The school closed down before the 2011–2012 school year. It was purchased by a non-profit community group that has converted the building to a local community and arts center.
Principals[]
- Sidney Simonson (2000–2006)
- John Metsa (2006–2008)
- Jeff Carey (2008–2010)
- Kirsti Berlin (2010–2011)
References[]
- ^ Passi, Peter (8 December 2009). "District 2142 approves school building program". Duluth News Tribune.
Coordinates: 47°10′28″N 92°28′46″W / 47.17444°N 92.47944°W
Categories:
- Defunct schools in Minnesota
- Schools in St. Louis County, Minnesota
- Educational institutions established in 1922
- Educational institutions disestablished in 2011
- 1922 establishments in Minnesota
- 2011 disestablishments in Minnesota
- Minnesota school stubs