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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1956
Page
11
Last week National Education week items about Eastside School District 201 appeared, with several pieces arriving late for the previous issue. They are published this week in the columns below.
The Preston High School begins a three year junior high unit with ninth grade attached. Enrollment sits at 379 students across 150 sophomores 129 juniors and 100 seniors. The faculty of 23 includes 10 shared with junior high. Graduation outcomes show graduates attending college at higher than national average with Utah institutions leading. The school plans dances assemblies clubs athletics and an opera while praising parental support and a new building addition. PTA back to school day is planned for early December.
The Franklin community emphasizes value of local schooling as 187 students attend the Franklin school. Teachers and staff, bus drivers, cooks, and the custodian are praised for dedication, while concerns about salaries and facilities show need for ongoing support to sustain quality education and safety. President Eisenhower underscores teacher compensation as key to progress.
The Eastside School lunch program operates under a joint system led by Mrs. Don G. Elwell as supervisor. She handles buying and distribution from local sources and USDA surplus, with 17 staff and about $1700 monthly payroll. The board backs the program, ensuring efficient operation and balanced meals at low cost. Government surplus supplies butter eggs flour hams hamburger dry beans tomatoes and canned vegetables. a ton of turkeys is expected for holiday menus.
Mothers and fathers are invited to lunch with children and offer suggestions. The government sponsors the program to relieve surplus milk. About 1100 students participate in the joint lunch program keeping cooks busy. Mrs Don Elwell, Supervisor of School Lunch, notes seconds are allowed.
Riverdale school held its first term parent teacher conference with representation from each family. PTA leadership includes President Dorothy Packer, Vice President Betty Keller, and Secretary Zera Wold. Improvements cited include swings, sidewalk, water supply, showers, bulletin boards, better desks, and a flute machine. Seventy-seven students across seven grades are taught by Miss Ellen Swann and Melvin Griffeth. kitchen and facilities show progress.
The Preston Citizen lists a weekly lunch menu with items such as Ham and Baked Potato on Monday, Meat Pie on Tuesday, Baked Beans with Ham on Wednesday, Barbecue on Bun on Thursday, and Meat Loaf on Friday. Each day includes sides, fruit, milk, and bread.
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