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| The Follett House Museum, an architectural setting
for historical exhibits of Sandusky, Erie County, and Johnson’s Island, is a
branch of the Sandusky Library. This beautiful Greek revival limestone house,
built between 1834 and 1837, is one of over 140 structures in Sandusky now
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1974, the Sandusky Board
of Education leased the building, which accommodates the Follett House Museum,
to the Sandusky Library. In 1981, Follett House Museum became the property of
the Sandusky Library. The building previously housed the Sandusky School of
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Adams Junior High School was constructed in 1867
and is the second oldest school building still in active use in Ohio. This
structure was renovated in 1914 and 1977. 91,935 square feet. Adams houses the
entire seventh grade population for the district.
Adams Junior High School
318 Columbus Avenue
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Telephone: 419-621-2841
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Barker Alternative School is the second oldest
school building in the district. It was constructed in 1874 and has 17,132
square feet. This building was in active use until June 2006 when the staff and
student body were relocated to Sandusky High School.
Barker Alternative School
1925 Barker Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
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Sycamore School was built in 1876. In 1976, the
school celebrated its 100th birthday under the leadership of Desmond Fernandez,
a former student, teacher and principal of Sycamore elementary School. In 1984,
Sycamore School was sold to Waldock Investment Company and made into an
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Campbell School was originally designed with a
clock tower. This tower was destroyed by a tornado in the 1920’s. The original
construction was in 1884 with additions made in 1976 and 1991. This 28,860
square foot structure currently serves as the home of the Safe Schools /Healthy
Students initiative.
Campbell Elementary School
1215 Campbell Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Telephone: 419-621-2807
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Osborne Elementary School was constructed in 1890
and currently serves students in grades Kindergarten through six. A
multi-purpose addition was built in 1991. The structure is 43,842 square feet.
Firelands College began at Osborne under the leadership of Karl Whinnery in the
1950’s.
Osborne Elementary School
920 W. Osborne Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Telephone: 419-621-2795
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Monroe Elementary School was constructed in 1894 at
a cost of $23,000 and originally called the Ninth Ward School. Additions were
made in 1903 and 1991. The structure is 32,638 square feet in size. The
building served students in Kindergarten through sixth grades until June of
2006 when the building was retired from use.
Monroe Elementary School
328 E. Monroe Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
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Jackson Junior High School’s current physical
structure is the result of the linking of three different buildings: the Old
Lutheran building, the Caswell building, and the main building (including the
original Convention Center). The original structure was built in 1898 with
building modification in 1920, 1927 and 1937. The structure is 86,994 square
feet in size which includes a large gymnasium and swimming pool. Jackson houses
the eighth grade population for the district.
Jackson Junior High School
318 W. Madison Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Telephone: 419-621-2818
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Hancock Elementary was originally built with only 4
classrooms and an office. Now it is the largest elementary building (square
footage) within the district and serves students in grades Kindergarten through
six. The original construction was in 1923 with additions in 1928, 1931, 1948
and 1966. The structure is 47,223 square feet in size.
Hancock Elementary School
2314 Hancock Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Telephone: 419-621-2798
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The Sandusky City Schools Administration building
was for many years the Executive Offices of the Hinde and Dauch paper Company.
It was donated to the Sandusky Board of Education by the Westvaco Corporation
on January 26, 1968. Currently the building houses office of the
superintendent, central office administrators, literacy and math coaches and
traveling teachers. In addition, the third floor serves adult education
students enrolled in the Sandusky Career Center.
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Madison Elementary School serves students in grades
Kindergarten through six. The “original” 1872 Madison School was located on the
corner of the present lot. Our current school was built around the original
school, with students helping with the move. The original construction date was
1939 and a multi-purpose addition was constructed in 1991. The building is
29,937 square feet.
Madison Elementary School
910 W. Madison Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Telephone: 419-621-2720
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The Transportation Department was originally
located at 1420 Tiffin Avenue and has since been relocated to 1304 Filmore
Street. It is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of more
than 2,600 youngsters.
Each day our routes travel a distance equivalent to a trip from Sandusky to
Miami, Florida. Our busses cross 93 railroad crossings a day in our city alone.
Transportation Department
1304 Filmore Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Telephone: 419-625-2264
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Ontario Elementary School opened in mid-1952 and
the entire population of Sycamore School moved to Ontario on one cold wintry
day. An addition was made in 1968. the structure is 42,347 square feet in size
and currently serves students in grades Kindergarten through six.
Ontario Elementary School
924 Ontario Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Telephone: 419-621-2792
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Mills Elementary School houses students in
Kindergarten through grade six. It was constructed in 1954 and has 38,605
square feet. An addition was built in 1991, adding more classrooms and a
computer lab. |
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Sandusky High School is the largest high school in
the State of Ohio under one continuous roof. In 1855 SHS graduated 4 students,
its 1st graduation class from what is now Adams Junior High. The current
structure was built in 1957 with additions in 1967, 1970, and 1973. The
structure is 315,445 square feet.
Sandusky High School
2130 Hayes Avenue
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Telephone: 419-621-2746
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The Cultural Center at the rear of Sandusky High
School is a gallery that brings to the community each year a series of
theme-oriented art exhibits featuring the work of professional artists and
craft persons of regional and national reputation. |
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Venice Heights Elementary was constructed in 1970
and is 43,740 square feet. It houses students in grades Kindergarten through
six. The high school soccer field is adjacent to the school building.
Venice Heights Elementary School
4501 Venice Heights Blvd.
Sandusky, OH 44870
Telephone: 419-621-2788
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