Echoes of the School Bell

From its meager beginnings in the 1830s to its present role of preparing twenty-first century learners, Owosso Public Schools has a rich, and largely forgotten, history. It is a legacy of contrasts, shaped by both local and global events. Its story is marked by periods of harmonious cooperation and episodes of discontent and distrust, building up and burning down, and the development of new programs and teaching practices while abandoning antiquated methods and philosophies. It demonstrates the perpetual battle to adequately fund programs, support students, maintain modern facilities, and retain the best teachers. And like any story, it is not without obstacles, controversy, and challenges along the way. Through each stage of the district’s history, despite the challenges, the district has persevered and upheld its charge of preparing students for the world stage. 

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Echoes of the School Bell

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