Six schools in this area voted to consolidate in the spring of 1951. These schools were Hastings, located on this site; Zion, located about three miles south of here; Mt. Tabor, located east of the Drury Christian Church; Rendleman, located east of here; Oak, located east of Little Grassy Lake; and New Hope. The new district was comprised of 39.14 square miles. The number of the new district was changed from #131 to #130. Instead of a Board of Directors consisting of three members, a new Board of Education was elected consisting of seven members. Mr. Otis Miller served as president and Robert Tomlinson as secretary of this board the first year. Mr. Virgil N. Wheeles was County Superintendent of Schools in Jackson County during the period of consolidation. The Rendelman bulding was moved to the Hasting site where a large room was built between the two buildings to provide adequate space for classes to be held. A basement under the entire structure was used as a kitchen and eating area, a play area, and a shop room.
In April 1994, a referendum passed to add a new library/media center with upgraded technology, a music room, an art room, and a science lab. A new roof and renovations to administrative offices were also added. The addition was completed for the 1995-96 school year. |
![]() Ross Gymnasium, September 2005 |
The hall going to the cafeteria, kindergarten, and k/1 rooms as viewed from near the front door of the school. September 2005 | ![]() |
![]() | The hall leading to the gym, kitchen, middle school classrooms, Media Center, Art, and Music Rooms. September 2005 |
The softball/baseball field. September 2005 | ![]() |
![]() | The Giant City School building. Look familiar? September 2005. |




