Our Rich History
August 22, 2007
The Washington Colony Elementary School District was organized
May 15, 1879. The first school was located in a small 20' by 20'
building on the southwest corner of Elm and Washington (now
American) Avenues. In 1880, a two-room school building was
constructed on property donated by the Easton-Eldridge Company on
the south side of Lincoln Avenue, one block east of Elm. In 1889
this building was moved across the street. It became known as
Easton Hall and served for a few years as a combination high school
and grammar school. In the long, rich tradition of Washington
Colony, our school continues to occupy the Lincoln Avenue site.
With the reorganization of our campuses in 1997, all 6th – 8th
grade classes were moved to the south campus. This established a
separate 6th – 8th grade Middle School campus. All primary
classrooms were moved to the north campus, making it a K-5 site. A
new preschool facility was added to the north campus in 2002.
Washington Colony has historically benefited from a tremendous
amount of stability, family and community support, and solid
educational programs. Students graduating from Washington Colony
are ready to face the rigors of high school and are well along on
the journey to success. The “foundation” laid in 1879 has evolved
into an outstanding education program and heritage for the students
of the Easton community.
