The Revere Local School District is a school district located in northeastern Ohio, between the cities of Akron and Cleveland, that was formed in the early 1950s after the communities of Bath and Richfield voted to combine their two smaller school systems. The District is broken up into four schools, Revere High School, Revere Middle School, Bath Elementary School, and Richfield Elementary School.
The household income in the area is significantly higher than both the state average and national average.
The Revere Local School District is in the process of building two new school buildings. One for the high school and another for the elementary grades 4–5. As well as renovations for the other facilities. The school is also ranked 21 in the state.
Awards and achievements The district has achieved an "Excellent" rating on the Ohio Department of Education's Local Report Card since this rating system was implemented in 2000.
History of School District Early in 1949, discussions began between Bath and Richfield school districts regarding the consolidation of their two school districts. On October 11, 1949 there was an official vote to consolidate the two communities (Richfield 272 to 187 and Bath 258 to 79). On November 14, 1949, Summit County Board of Education officially recognized the new system and named it the “Bath Richfield Local School District.” In 1966, the Bath-Richfield School District school board voted to rename the district after the name of the high school and on July 1, 1967 it became “Revere Local School District.”
On February 28, 1950, voters approved a bond to build a new high school (Bath 387–109 and Richfield 184–259). It was defeated in Richfield, but in Bath residents had cast votes that carried the point for both communities. Following bond approval, the Bath-Richfield School Board supervised the purchase of 28 acres for the site of the new school at the intersection of Revere and Everett Roads. On October 5, 1950, the school board selected “Revere High School” as the name for the new school. The name was first suggested by long time teacher and coach Gordon E. Knapp based on the road the new school was being built on. On November 13, 1950, the students voted Red, White, and Blue as the district's colors and “Minutemen” was selected as the mascot based on the inspiration of the new high school name. The first year of consolidated high schools was in 1951. The school began construction in August 1951 (ground breaking was June 17, 1951). While the school was being built, high school students spent half a day at Bath School and half a day at Richfield School (9th and 10th graders at Richfield in the morning and Bath in the afternoon). On May 29, 1952 the first graduating class of Revere held their commencement in the Richfield School auditorium. On January 20, 1953, all high school students moved into the new school. The official dedication of the school occurred on March 21, 1954.
In that first year with students attending both schools, Carl Coffeen served as superintendent (he was County Superintendent) and Roy M. Pugh (former Bath School Principal) served as Revere's principal. The following year, 1952–53, Pugh served as the Superintendent with Harold C. Schweisberger (former principal at Richfield School) serving as Revere's principal. In 1953–54 Schweisberger took over as Superintendent (1953–1964) George H. Bayliss became Revere's principal (1954–1971). After the completion of the high school, 9–12 graders attended Revere High School while Bath and Richfield schools had K–8 grades—the community students lived in is the school they attended.
In 1957, Hillcrest School was added to be a 6–8 building and Bath and Richfield schools became K–5 buildings. In 1960 Eastview Junior High School (Revere Middle School) was added to be a 6- 8 building. Bath, Richfield, and Hillcrest schools all became K–5 buildings. In 1961 Eastview Junior High added freshmen and Revere High School became a 10–12 building while Bath, Richfield, and Hillcrest schools became K-6 buildings. In July 1970 a portion of the Revere District was transferred to the Highland Local School District.North eastern reporter. second series, Volume 343. 1976. p. 113-114. p. 113: "The record shows that the transfer of part of the Revere School District to the Highland School District occurred on July[...]" and p. 114: "[...]from the taxpayers owning property in that portion of the territory of the Revere School District which was transferred to the Highland School District on July 1, 1970,[...]" - Available on Google Books In 1975, freshmen returned to the high school and Eastview Junior High became a 7–8 building while Bath, Richfield, and Hillcrest schools remained K-6 buildings. In 1980, Hillcrest School became a primary building (K–2), and Richfield and Bath schools became elementary buildings (3–6) each serving the residents of their communities. In 1990, the district consolidated the kids from both communities and split the grades—Richfield School (3-4) and Bath School (5–6). In the early 1990s, the district was overcrowded with numerous classroom trailers at each building. It is at this time that initial conversations begin to occur about a Revere-Woodridge merger—consolidating with Woodridge High School which was also in need of increased facilities. The community quickly spoke out against the plan and a bond passed in November 1992 which did not include new schools but rather additions/improvements to the existing schools. In 1994 after completion of the additions due to the bond issue, third graders were sent to Hillcrest School making it a K–3 building. Sixth graders were sent to Revere Middle School (Eastview) making it a 6–8 building. Richfield was closed (except Summit Country Preschool was housed in the newer annex until 2009) and the property sold in 2012. On November 8, 2016 voters approved Issue 45 which provided funding to build a new high school, elementary school, and renovating-improving Hillcrest and the middle school.
Richfield Elementary School
History
In 1949, discussions began between Bath and Richfield school districts regarding the consolidation of their two districts. There was an agreement reached and land was purchased to build a new consolidated high school. While construction was taking place on the new high school, students split their days between Richfield and Bath schools (9th and 10th graders at Richfield in the morning and Bath in the afternoon). After completion of the high school, Richfield School became a K-8 building serving the residents of Richfield and improvements were made to Richfield to accommodate. Mr. Harold Schweisberger continued to serve as principal for the first year before becoming the principle for Revere High School the following year with Esther Burkett taking offer Richfield as the principal. With the addition of Hillcrest School in 1957 (6–8) to the district, Richfield School became a K-5 building. In 1960 when Eastview Junior High School (Revere Middle School) was added, Richfield School remained a K-5 building (residents of the two communities were split between Richfield, Bath, and Hillcrest schools). In 1961 when Eastview Junior High added freshmen, Richfield, Bath, and Hillcrest schools added 6th grade. In 1980, Hillcrest School became a primary building (K–2) and Richfield and Bath schools became elementary buildings (3–6) for the residents of their communities. In 1990, the district consolidated the kids from both communities and split the grades—Richfield School (3–4) and Bath School (5–6). In 1994, Richfield School closed. The decision was made based on the condition of the original Richfield building as well as the lesser demand of room with additions being added to other buildings—6th graders went to Revere Middle School, 3rd graders went to Hillcrest School, and 4th & 5th graders went to Bath School. The newer annex (1967) housed Summit Country Preschool for a number of years until 2009. The building was then used by the district for storage until the building and the 10.2 acres it sits on was sold in June 2012.
In 1916, the old school house between the centers was torn down to make way for the brick building, doubling its size—the building was dedicated in August 1917. In 1934, an addition was built to accommodate 1st grade classrooms and a woodshop classroom. In 1937 a bond was passed to add an addition onto the northern part of the existing school. The bond paid for 60% of construction while the New Deal program WPA, paid for the other 40%. The addition included a bus garage, auditorium/gymnasium, and addition classrooms. It was completed in 1939–1949. The class of 1940 was first to graduate in the new gymnasium, previous graduation ceremonies were held in Richfield Town Hall. After completion of the high school in 1954, Richfield School became a K-8 building serving the residents of Richfield and improvements were made to Richfield to accommodate: “the seventh grade room has a new floor, the former shop room floor has been refinished and converted into kindergarten rooms. The home economics room got a new floor, while on the third floor the partition between the library and former typing room has been removed.” In 1964 the Harold Schweisberger Library was constructed and dedicated. Mr. Schweisberger was a longtime principal at Richfield, served as principal at the new Revere High School for a year, and then became Revere's Superintendent for a number of years. On November 8, 1966 a bond passed on its second try (2,250–1,526) which allowed for Richfield to build an annex west of the school. It was finished in 1968 and featured new classrooms. Those students had their classrooms and then walked to the main building for lunch, music, art, and physical education. In 1994, the school district closed Richfield Schools. The newer addition was used for Summit County Preschool until officially closing in 2009. The building was then used by the district for storage until the building and the 10.2 acres it sits on was sold in June 2012.