Canton South High School history

Many of the 120 names on the bronze plaque marking the graves of patients include military ranks.In December of 1933, the Hiawatha Asylum for Insane Indians sent 69 patients to St Elizabeth's the remaining 15 were sent home.

With the help of the federal governments Works Progress Administration, the first Canton High School (now Canton Intermediate School) was built and opened in 1935.

Cost increases and slowing attendance prompted the last Central United States tournament in 1936.

The first parent/teacher organization appeared in Canton in 1945.

In 1946, in what Cantonites refer to as the "second Manhattan Purchase," the city purchased for $1.00 the 337 acres and buildings of the old institution, the only stipulation being that it be used for the welfare of the community.

By 1953 the state dropped its control and the first local superintendent of schools was hired.

66, aware of a nationwide movement to extend the opportunities of higher education to a greater number of youth and adults, voted to establish a community junior college in October, 1959.

1960 - College began operation on the second floor of the southeast wing of the Canton Senior High School building with a class of 187 students.

The dream was realized in 1970 when the new Canton High School was opened.

The history of Augustana Academy came to an end in 1971.

1974 - A portion of Schuyler County, including the Rushville area, became part of the Spoon River College district.

Changes came again 1977, when the building was demolished in order to make room for a new office building.

In 1981 Janice and Ray sold the LewDoc to Louise and Steve Preiss.

1983 - Spoon River College purchased the former Macomb High School building at 208 South Johnson Street.

The fire department has continued to grow to meet Canton's needs The Canton Volunteer Fire Department is housed in their new building, finished in 2002.

2003 - Construction of new Facilities Maintenance building, allowing the renovation of Engle Hall and the Child Development Center, providing the addition of the Spoon River College Conference Center.

2006 - Board of Trustees approved purchase of former Heilig-Meyers in Macomb for future expansion.

2007 - Board of Trustees approved purchase of building in Havana where college had been leasing space.

/ At an Ohio Department of Transportation meeting, held at the Foltz Community Center, in East Canton, no formal presentation was given, but visitors that night were led to believe the United States Route 30 relocation should start in 2009, pending funding.

Projections through 2014 show that the number of students enrolled will continue to rise.