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1912

For many years school was held in a small two-room school house built in 1912, near United States Highway 85/87.

1953

The sprawling district changed little in the years leading to the big boom that hit the area after World War II. In 1953, developers bought the Mel Anderson Dairy Farm, which in time became the community of Security.

1955

Until Security's first model homes were built in 1955, the area held sway to only "blow sand", prickly pear, bull snakes and cholla cactus.

A bond issue election was unanimously passed by district's residents in 1955 to meet the educational needs of a growing community.

1959

Widefield High School opened as well, with 27 students in the first graduating class of 1959.

District enrollment at the beginning the 1959-60 school year was 2,600 students.

1964

Watson Junior High opened its doors in the spring of 1964.

1973

Elementary opened in 1973.

1974

Janitell Junior High opened in 1974 and end-of-school enrollment in the district was 7,938.

The beginning enrollment for the 1974-75 school year was 7,233.

1981

Beginning enrollment in September 1981 was 6,383.

1985

In 1985, South Elementary was renamed to honor the Venetucci family.

1986

Opening enrollment for the 1986-87 school year was 6,833 and there were 469 graduating seniors in May.

1987

In 1987, French Elementary was opened in Security.

1990

During the late 1990's, new growth was realized as homes were built in Windmill Mesa, Fountain Valley Ranch and Sunrise Terrace.

1997

New traditions began in our district when a second high school, Mesa Ridge, was completed in 1997.

2002

A public charter elementary school opened in 2002 and is now known as James Madison Charter Academy.

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