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Coordinates: 47°10′28″N 92°28′46″W / 47.17444°N 92.47944°W / 47.17444; -92.47944
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==Closing==
==Closing==
In an ISD 2142 referendum in December 2009, voters approved the closing of Cotton due to low attendance.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/content/district-2142-approves-school-building-program |title=District 2142 approves school building program |last=Passi |first=Peter |website=[[Duluth News Tribune]] |publication-date=8 December 2009}}</ref> The school closed down before the 2011–2012 school year.
In an ISD 2142 referendum in December 2009, voters approved the closing of Cotton due to low attendance.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/content/district-2142-approves-school-building-program |title=District 2142 approves school building program |last=Passi |first=Peter |website=[[Duluth News Tribune]] |publication-date=8 December 2009}}</ref> The school closed down before the 2011–2012 school year. It was purchased by a non-profit community group that has converted the building to a local community and arts center.


==Principals==
==Principals==

Revision as of 20:04, 6 September 2020

Cotton School was a school of the Independent School District 2142 in Northern Minnesota. It was located in Cotton, Minnesota. The school opened in 1922, and closed in June 2011.

Building

The building opened in 1922. Several expansions have been put on. The school contained 2 gyms, a cafeteria, many classrooms, a music room, a large library and a newly constructed playground.

Closing

In an ISD 2142 referendum in December 2009, voters approved the closing of Cotton due to low attendance.[1] The school closed down before the 2011–2012 school year. It was purchased by a non-profit community group that has converted the building to a local community and arts center.

Principals

  • Sidney Simonson (2000–2006)
  • John Metsa (2006–2008)
  • Jeff Carey (2008–2010)
  • Kirsti Berlin (2010–2011)

References

  1. ^ Passi, Peter (8 December 2009). "District 2142 approves school building program". Duluth News Tribune.

47°10′28″N 92°28′46″W / 47.17444°N 92.47944°W / 47.17444; -92.47944