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The History of Green Acres School

Submitted by Ms. Corriveau

 

Green Acres School was built in 1963, by the Caron Construction Company of Manchester, at the cost of approximately $600,000. It was designed by architects Andrew Isaak and John Betley and held grades K-8.

The original building only had wing A and wing B. In 1970, wing C was built. From 1967 through 1997, Green Acres School held grades K-6.

In September 1998, McLaughlin Middle School began for grade 6. When McLaughlin school was built, the entrance to Green Acres was changed from Aurore Avenue to Jack Lovering Drive. The parking, playground and fields were also changed. Since 1998, Green Acres School has held grades K-5.

The principals of Green Acres School have been:

  • Mr. John White - September 1963-October 1971
  • Mr. John E. Devine, Jr. - October 1971 - June 1997
  • Mr. Richard Norton - September 1997 - Present

    The assistant principals of Green Acres School have been:

  • Mr. Randall Marden - September 1963 - June 1967
  • Mr. John E. Devine, Jr. - June 1967 - October 1971
  • Mr. Thomas Connors - October 1971 - June 1992
  • Mr. Martin Schlichter - June 1992 - October 1994
  • Mr. Frank Ferriero - November 1994 - June 1997
  • Mr. John E. Devine - June 1997 - June 2001
  • Ms. Rachelle Moore - September 2001 - Present
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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