Mission Statement
The mission of Monroe School District 70 is to provide quality educational opportunities for all students within an environment that fosters the desire to learn, and enhances the teaching of skills necessary to meet the unique academic, personal, physical, and social needs of each individual. All students will be challenged to develop intellectual and learning skills to their fullest potential, preparing them to become contributing members of society and lifelong learners.
History of Monroe School
The story of Monroe School begins in 1865 when District #70 was first organized. The original school was named Hedgerow School and was located in the northeast portion of what is now the airport. The building was small with three windows on each side and was expanded to a two room school house in the early 1930’s. In 1946 Hedgerow School’s name was changed to Monroe School in honor of Anson Monroe who was a member of the Board of Education since 1908 and who was a founding member of the PTA. He served the school a total of 36 years as a member of both boards.
As the neighborhoods around Monroe grew, the issue of overcrowding and safety became a concern. In 1960, as the number of students increased, it was decided to construct a new 12 room school. The 1961-1962 school year started in its current eight acre location formerly a part of the Krause farm. At that time there were 280 students enrolled at Monroe. As enrollment increased additions were added increasing the size of Monroe school to 28 classrooms. Enrollment reached an all time high of 720 students in 1975/1976. Today Monroe has about 300 students enrolled.
A large part of Monroe’s history is the accomplishments and traditions of its staff members. Robert McGann was a part of Monroe for 38 years as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. Other teachers and support staff have spent their entire careers at Monroe making what it is today.
As the neighborhoods around Monroe grew, the issue of overcrowding and safety became a concern. In 1960, as the number of students increased, it was decided to construct a new 12 room school. The 1961-1962 school year started in its current eight acre location formerly a part of the Krause farm. At that time there were 280 students enrolled at Monroe. As enrollment increased additions were added increasing the size of Monroe school to 28 classrooms. Enrollment reached an all time high of 720 students in 1975/1976. Today Monroe has about 300 students enrolled.
A large part of Monroe’s history is the accomplishments and traditions of its staff members. Robert McGann was a part of Monroe for 38 years as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. Other teachers and support staff have spent their entire careers at Monroe making what it is today.
