Westmark

Westmark school District was formed in 1937-38, with the first trustees being Fred Janssen, Johann Oltmanns, Harry Sloat, Gunther Pankow (chairman), and Clara Oltmanns (secretary). The school site was constructed on NW 10-76-7 W6, on the corner of Fred Egge’s homestead.

The school opened in 1938, with Mrs. Hazel Coogan teaching 16 students representing seven families. Other memorable teachers of the 1940s, were Robert Hemphill, Pat Weisgerber, Mary Rowe, and Mrs. Arlene Olafson. In June 1955, the school was closed and students began being bussed to Woking. During its operation, 92 students passed through the doors of the school.