Greenville R-2School District

Greenville R-2 School District

Timeline and History

1925 * The Greenville School District has a long and proud history. In 1925, the Greenville District was reorganized as Wayne Co. Consolidated District No. 3.

1933 * The High school building burned, destroying all records.  A new 12-room school was created with native stone.  It was erected at a cost of $116,000 and was opened in 1935. This building was abandoned when Wappapello Dam was constructed and “Old” Greenville was flooded.

1943-44 * The first year of school in “New” Greenville was 1943-44.

1946-48 * The County Board of Education was formed.  It was a 6-member board, elected from school board members of the district.  

1958 * The Wayne Co. Consolidated District No. 3 was re-organized and became Greenville Reorganized District No. 2.