Worthington Schools - Worthington Historical Society

Worthington Schools Worthington is justifiably proud of its educational history which began in the winter of 1804 -- predating laws establishing public education in Ohio by more than two decades. Two Centuries of Educational History: Worthington, Ohio by Jennie McCormick, published in 2008 by the Worthington Historical Society gives a summary of Worthington's educational history from 2004 to 2008. It is available in the society gift shop and library as well as Worthington public and school libraries. The table of contents is given below:

Timeline of Educational Highlights, 1804-2008 I – Early Subscription Schools 1804 - One-room log school 1808 – Worthington Academy 1821 – Grovesnor’s Grammer School 1832 – Miss Eell’s & Miss Everest’s School for Young Ladies *1901 – Mrs. Gertrude Eldridge’s School II – Higher Education in Worthington 1819 – Worthington College 1830 – Ohio Reformed Medical College *1839 – Worthington Female Seminary *1871 – Ohio Central Normal School *1931 – Pontifical College Josephinum III – Sharon Township Grammar Schools 1825 – Gillet School 1828 – District #2, north Worthington one-room school 1829 – District #3, south Worthington one-room school 1839 – District #1, “Slate Hill” School 1875 – District #3, “Cherry Hill” School *1887 – District #2, “Wilson” School *1924 – Homedale School >1980 - Worthington Christian Elementary *927 – Flint School *1949 – Sharon School IV – Perry Township Grammar School *1919 – North Perry/Linworth Elementary>1973 - Linworth Alternative School V – Worthington Public Schools *1856 – Union School *1875 – Worthington School *1894 – Worthington High School 1913 -- United Methodist Children’s Home *1916– Worthington High School *1938 – Worthington Junior High>1993 - Kilbourne Middle School *1952 – Worhington High School/Thomas Worthington High School *1955 -- Colonial Hills Elementary *1963 -- Evening St. Elementary *1963 -- Wilson Hill Elementary *1965 – Brookside Elementary *1966 -- Worthingway Middle School *1967 -- Worthington Estates Elementary *1969 -- Perry Middle School >2007 - Phoenix Middle School *1971 -- Worthington Hills Elementary 1972 -- Harding Hospital School>2001 - Rockbridge Academy *1981 – Liberty Elementary *1986 -- Sutter Park Elementary>2005 - Pre-School *1986 -- McCord Middle School *1988 – Granby Elementary *1988 -- Worthington Park Elementary *1991 -- Slate Hill Elementary *1991 -- Worthington Kilbourne High School *1991 – Bluffsview Elementary V – Worthington School District Boundaries 1826 – Sharon Township includes two sub-district schools in Worthington 1855 – Worthington Village School District 1949 – Sharon Township merged with Worthington 1950 – North Perry Township merged with Worthington 1953 to 61 – Columbus annexations affecting Worthington and Sharon School 1968 – Columbus & Worthington superintendents negotiate boundary changes and Homedale School *1986 – Franklin Co. “Win/Win” Agreement establishes current boundaries of Columbus and eleven surrounding suburban districts VI – Worthington School Administration Worthington Board of Education Chronological list of presidents Superintendents Chronological list Administration offices 1879 – Superintendent’s office at Worthington School 1938 – Superintendent’s office at elementary/junior high 1952 -- Superintendent’s office at high school, board of education office at elementary 1965 – Old Rectory on Hartford St. 1978 – 752 High St., (Old Library) *2000 – 200 E. Wilson Bridge Rd. Worthington Educational Foundation – 1988 VII – Parochial Schools *1926 -- Griswold Christian Academy (Seventh Day Adventist) *1946 -- St. Michael’s Elementary School (Catholic) *1973 --Worthington Christian Schools (Grace Brethren) 1973 –Elementary 1977 --High School 1982 -- Middle School VIII – Miscellaneous Worthington School History *1804 to 2006 – Women pioneers – first teacher, principal, board president, superintendent *1925 – Worthington Public Library established as a school district library *1943 – Mural/tapestry of Worthington Schools, 1804 to 1938 *1953 – Swimming is incorporated with pool location leased on school property 2006 – Worthington Schools Distinguished Alumni Awards

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Worthington High School Cardinal - Both the Worthington Historical Society library and the Worthington Room of the Old Worthington Library have a good series of the Worthington High School yearbooks from the 1930s to the present but neither is complete. These are excellent sources of historical information about faculty and student photos, student organizations and sports teams, etc. Worthington School District - For current information about the Worthington School District the website www.worthington.k12.oh.us is the best place to begin. From their you can link to the Board of Education, calendar of events, individual school buildings and multiple resources.



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