Whiteford Agricultural Schools

Whiteford Agricultural Schools
Address
6655 Consear Rd[1]
Ottawa Lake
, Monroe County, Michigan, 49267
United States
Coordinates41°46′04″N 83°42′11″W / 41.7678°N 83.7031°W / 41.7678; -83.7031
District information
MottoEngaged in our Learning, Encouraged by our Community, and Empowered for our World.[1]
GradesPreKindergarten–12[1]
SuperintendentScott L. Huard[2]
Schools3[1]
Budget$15,326,000 2021-2022 expenditures[3]
NCES District ID2636270[3]
Students and staff
Students831 (2024-2025)[3]
Teachers54.88 (on an FTE basis) (2024-2025)[3]
Staff114.48 FTE (2024-2025)[3]
Student–teacher ratio15.14 (2024-2025)[3]
District mascotBobcats
ColorsBlue & Gold   
Other information
Websitewww.whiteford.k12.mi.us

Whiteford Agriculutral Schools is a public school district in Southeast Michigan. In Monroe County, it serves Ottawa Lake and parts of the townships of Whiteford and Summferfield. In Lenawee County, it serves part of Riga Township.[4]

History

The many rural school districts within the district's present boundaries consolidated in 1954. As the district grew and the schools became crowded, attempts to build a junior/senior high school were slowed by litigation over the consolidation. Lenawee County residents on the edge of the district preferred to merge their districts with Blissfield Community Schools, so a compromise was worked out in court.[5] Construction of the junior/high school began in 1957. The architect was Francis Faulhaber.[6]

Whiteford Elementary opened in fall 1967, also designed by Francis Faulhaber.[7] The old Ottawa Lake School, which was built in 1929, was sold in 1970.[8]

Several renovation and addition projects were built in 2002. Projects included a metal gable roof added to the existing flat roof of the high school.[9] A $15.4 million bond issue passed in 2019 to fund additions and renovations.[10]

Schools

Located just off US Highway 223, the high school and middle school are part of the same building, and the elementary school is located across the parking lot.[11] They share an address of 6655 Consear Road in Ottawa Lake.[1]

Schools in Whiteford Agricultural School District[1][3]
School Notes
Whiteford High School Grades 9–12. Built 1957.[6]
Whiteford Middle School Grades 6–8. Shares a building with Whiteford High School.
Whiteford Elementary Grades PreK-5. Built 1967.[7]

Sports

Whiteford won the MHSAA football championship for Division 8 in 2017 and 2022.[12][13]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Whiteford Agricultural Schools. "Whiteford Agricultural Schools". Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  2. ^ Whiteford Agricultural Schools. "Superintendent". Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Whiteford Agricultural Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  4. ^ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Monroe County School Districts (PDF) (Map). Scale not given. Lansing: Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  5. ^ Hawkins, Stephanie (November 1, 2021). "Long ago, Monroe County had 141 school districts". Monroe News.
  6. ^ a b "Whiteford school construction to start soon". Monroe Evening News. April 10, 1957. p. 7.
  7. ^ a b "At Whiteford dedication program". Monroe Evening News. February 5, 1968. p. 14.
  8. ^ "Lambertville man buys old school". Monroe Evening News. March 30, 1970. p. 17.
  9. ^ Whiteford Agricultural Schools. "FACILITY STUDY REPORT FOR THE WHITEFORD AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS" (PDF). Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  10. ^ Michigan Department of Treasury. "STATE QUALIFIED SCHOOL BOND ELECTION RESULTS MONROE COUNTY Whiteford Agricultural School District". Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  11. ^ "Whiteford Agricultural Schools complex" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved February 22, 2010.
  12. ^ Kimmerly, Geoff. "Whiteford Scores 1st Title with Epic Offense". Michigan High School Athletic Association. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "Whiteford Football MHSAA D8 State Champions". Whiteford Agricultural School District. Retrieved July 23, 2024.


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