Scotia-Glenville
traces its roots back to a 24-square- foot schoolhouse constructed
on Sacandaga Road in 1818. Other schools were built in 1870 and 1910, including
the Lincoln School on First Street and the Mohawk School. The first high school
for grades 9-12 was built in 1905 on First Street in Scotia. The first high
school class to complete four years- with 9 students- graduated in 1910. The
Sacandaga School was built in 1931.
Ten
common schools joined as one with the centralization of the Scotia-Glenville
Central School District in 1950. From 1951-53, the Glendaal, Glen-Worden and
Lincoln Elementary schools were built. The Mohawk, Thomas Corners and Sacandaga
schools, as well as the former Scotia High School on Sacandaga Road, continued
to be used along with the three "newer" elementary schools. Of the
pre-centralization schools, only the Sacandaga School continues to house Scotia-Glenville
students. From 1953-55, the High School was constructed. The Junior High School
opened in 1974.
In
March 1999, the community approved a $27.1 million construction project
that added a new gymnasium, science classroom wing and music area to the senior
high school; a classroom wing, auditorium and gym to the new middle school;
and classroom and library additions to the four elementary schools. Improvements
at the bus garage were also included in the project as well as renovations and
expanded parking lots at all buildings.
