John Wesley Roberts donated land for educational purposes in Crooked Creek in 1876. The earliest schools were log or frame buildings, but in 1891 the first brick school building called the "Bell Tower" was constructed. The school grew over time with additions in 1927, 1946, and 1964 as the population increased. In 1983, Crooked Creek School was closed for a total rebuild and reconstruction. When it reopened in 1985 it featured an open concept design. Although the oldest parts of the building were demolished, the original entrance arch was saved as a landmark. Community support has remained important for the school throughout its history.

1. Crooked Creek 1837 - 2009

2. Pioneer Days School #7 - 1876

3. A Permanent Location John Wesley Roberts gave about an acre of ground to the township trustee... as long as it was used for educational purposes. Mr. Roberts died during the Civil War, in 1864. His grave is close to the intersection of Cold Springs Rd. and Michigan Rd.

4. A Permanent Building Earliest schools were log or frame; susceptible to fire 1891 - first brick building “Bell Tower” Crooked Creek School

5. Supportive Community 1916 - smaller schools consolidated into fewer locations Built to be able to expand Entrance faced Michigan Road

6. Growing... 1927 - north end mirrored the south end Ornate entrance still faced Michigan Road Growing population

7. Still growing... 1946 Yet another addition, to the back side (west) of the building

8. Modernizing... 1964 Entrance moved to west side of building Michigan Road had become a major thoroughfare

9. A Total Rebuild CC “closed” in 1983 for reconstruction Students and some teachers moved to Grandview Oldest parts of CC were demolished; integrated into new building

10. A Modern School CC Reopened in fall, 1985 ‘ Open Concept’ design to facilitate IGE Grounds feature wooded areas, creek, playground area

11. Reminders of the Past... “ The Arch”: former entrance saved as a landmark during reconstruction Helps envision location of former building(s)

12. Full Circle? 2005 - dedication of SerVaas Cabin on CC grounds, near the creek Opportunities to learn lessons of the past to enhance our future Supportive parents and neighbors still vital partners