Cotton School
Appearance
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- Sidney Simonson (2000–2006)
- John Metsa (2006–2008)
- Jeff Carey (2008–2010)
- Kirsti Berlin (2010–2011)
References
[edit]- ^ Passi, Peter (8 December 2009). "District 2142 approves school building program". Duluth News Tribune.
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