Washington County Colorado High Schools

Miscellaneous class lists and photos

In 1886 Akron was the site of the first schoolhouse built in the area that would become Washington County but the town was still in Weld County. The first public school teacher was Miss Hettie Irwin although Mrs. S. Cordeal had conducted a private school prior to this time.

In 1890 there were 19 schoolhouses in the county, total valuation $25,000, total enrollment, 601. On January 1, 1916, there were ninety-nine school buildings in the county, total valuation, $63,258. The high school enrollment was 88, total enrollment, 2060, in a total of 178 rooms.

This page is an index to miscellaneous Washington County schools data donated to the project. Note that WCHSS stands for Washington County High School System founded by C.E. Stewart in the 1920s. If you have something to donate such as a class picture or a newspaper clipping of a school function, or any school information you wish to share please contact me Daniel B. Cooley.