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Article contributed by: Larry Grady
(transcription of article below)
This is the 23rd in a series of articles sponsored by the Oconto County Teacher's Association to promote better public relations in the schools of our county.
Brookside And Pensaukee Schools
Progress To Up-To-Date Plants
Brookside
- The Brookside
School District Joint 2 of the Town of
Pensaukee was (according to records) organized as early as 1863. School
was held in a house. In 1868 the first "red" school was built. The
"house" was sold a few years later. By 1880 a second "red" school was
built at the left of the first one. School was held in both buildings.
In 1892 the second building burned. School was then held in the first
red school and the town hall that is just around the corner. In 1894
thd present school building was built to replace both red buildings.
The specifications for this building stated the building to be 24 feet by 68 feet, designated the number of doors, windows, and the kind of materials to be used. The building was to be completed and painted by October first, 1894. The completed building with the furniture and bell was immediately insured for $1200.00. The cash value was listed as $1289.00.
The school board members at the time of construction of this building were Frank Noel, clerk; T. P. Parkinson, director; W. J. Davis, treasurer. The director was the father of James and Truman Parkinson of Green Bay, who have helped by supplying information in the history of this school. The teacher's contracts were made out for three months and school was to begin on October 15th, 1894. The salaries were to be thirty dollars per month. The next year the teacher's salaries were reduced to twenty-five dollars per month. At this time W. A. Mc-Kinley was superintendent of schools in Oconto County. He had perviously taught in the "red" school that had burned in 1892.
A well was dug ar.d a wooden pump with a tin cup hanging from a chain was the source of the water supply. Then about 1911 the water supply was obtained from an artesian veil owned by the creamery. When this source of water began to dwindle a well was drilled on the school premises. This well, too, became inadequate so a third well was drilled and an artesian well was the result. The water was piped into the basement of the school because the pressure was not great enough to force the water to the main floor level. This year a water system was installed and now both hot and cold water are available as well as a drinking fountain in the upper hall.
In 1917 a small addition, to be used as a domestic science room and a manual training room, was built onto the school at the cost of $184.00. This past summer indoor toilets were built into this space.
During the time that the W. P. A. was in action the school building was raised fourteen inches and a complete basement was built under the school. The interior of the building was remodeled to some extent and playground equipment was also provided.
In 1947 the school at Oak Orchard District 3 in the Town of Pensaukee burned. The children were transported to the grade school in Little Suamico for the remainder of the school term. The next summer District 3 and District 2 were consolidated and is known as Joint District Number 3 of Pensaukee. The children are transported by bus. Clair Matravers being the bus driver.
The most recent improvements to the school are indoor toilets, oil furnace, thirty new desks, storm windows, and a film strip projector, thus making the Brookside School one of the best equipped schools in the county.
The present school board members are: Mrs. Dorothy Rosenberg, clerk; Allen Peters, director and Lloyd jahnke, treasurer.
At the present time there are children of the third and fourth generations enrolled in this school. They are as follows:
Great Grandparent
Winnie Isbel
Grandparent
Hazel Christian
August Bloom
Frances Scholtz
Julius Huebscher
Isaac Laduron
Albert Peters
Julius Krueger
Bertha Huebscher
Mrs. Alice Thome, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Krueger, attended school here, and at present is teaching in the primary room. Mrs. Violet Laduron is principal.
2006 addendum to above article:
The specifications for this building stated the building to be 24 feet by 68 feet, designated the number of doors, windows, and the kind of materials to be used. The building was to be completed and painted by October first, 1894. The completed building with the furniture and bell was immediately insured for $1200.00. The cash value was listed as $1289.00.
The school board members at the time of construction of this building were Frank Noel, clerk; T. P. Parkinson, director; W. J. Davis, treasurer. The director was the father of James and Truman Parkinson of Green Bay, who have helped by supplying information in the history of this school. The teacher's contracts were made out for three months and school was to begin on October 15th, 1894. The salaries were to be thirty dollars per month. The next year the teacher's salaries were reduced to twenty-five dollars per month. At this time W. A. Mc-Kinley was superintendent of schools in Oconto County. He had perviously taught in the "red" school that had burned in 1892.
A well was dug ar.d a wooden pump with a tin cup hanging from a chain was the source of the water supply. Then about 1911 the water supply was obtained from an artesian veil owned by the creamery. When this source of water began to dwindle a well was drilled on the school premises. This well, too, became inadequate so a third well was drilled and an artesian well was the result. The water was piped into the basement of the school because the pressure was not great enough to force the water to the main floor level. This year a water system was installed and now both hot and cold water are available as well as a drinking fountain in the upper hall.
In 1917 a small addition, to be used as a domestic science room and a manual training room, was built onto the school at the cost of $184.00. This past summer indoor toilets were built into this space.
During the time that the W. P. A. was in action the school building was raised fourteen inches and a complete basement was built under the school. The interior of the building was remodeled to some extent and playground equipment was also provided.
In 1947 the school at Oak Orchard District 3 in the Town of Pensaukee burned. The children were transported to the grade school in Little Suamico for the remainder of the school term. The next summer District 3 and District 2 were consolidated and is known as Joint District Number 3 of Pensaukee. The children are transported by bus. Clair Matravers being the bus driver.
The most recent improvements to the school are indoor toilets, oil furnace, thirty new desks, storm windows, and a film strip projector, thus making the Brookside School one of the best equipped schools in the county.
The present school board members are: Mrs. Dorothy Rosenberg, clerk; Allen Peters, director and Lloyd jahnke, treasurer.
At the present time there are children of the third and fourth generations enrolled in this school. They are as follows:
Great Grandparent
Winnie Isbel
Grandparent
Hazel Christian
August Bloom
Frances Scholtz
Julius Huebscher
Isaac Laduron
Albert Peters
Julius Krueger
Bertha Huebscher
| Pupil Ricky Heider Bonnie Bloom Bonnie and Roxy Huebscher Lynn Krueger Roger, Eugene & Allen Peters Sharon and Clarence Krueger |
Parent
Hollie Risto Edward Bloom & Helen Zoeller Harold Huebscher Mae Laduron Karen Peters Dean Krueger |
Mrs. Alice Thome, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Krueger, attended school here, and at present is teaching in the primary room. Mrs. Violet Laduron is principal.
2006 addendum to above article:
In 1961, the 7th and 8th grades were sent to Oconto to the new Junior High School.
In 1969, the school was closed an sold to Brookside Enterprises for a Community Center and was used for many community events.
In 1982, the school was turned back over to the Town. It was used for various purposes with the latest as a storage facility for the Fire Department. During the last 10 years the condition of the building gradually deteriorated.
In 200, the bell from the school was loaned to the Oconto Unified School District and was placed at the new Elementary School Building in the city of Oconto.
In 2004, the decision was made to raise the School building.
The new Town Hall and Community Center has been built on the site.
In 1969, the school was closed an sold to Brookside Enterprises for a Community Center and was used for many community events.
In 1982, the school was turned back over to the Town. It was used for various purposes with the latest as a storage facility for the Fire Department. During the last 10 years the condition of the building gradually deteriorated.
In 200, the bell from the school was loaned to the Oconto Unified School District and was placed at the new Elementary School Building in the city of Oconto.
In 2004, the decision was made to raise the School building.
The new Town Hall and Community Center has been built on the site.
