TAKING PRIDE

IN THE HISTORY OF KATHLEEN ELEMENTARY

     In 1858, Henry Prine came to the Kathleen area and established his homestead.  Hillsborough County created the district of Polk County soon after Henry's relocation to the area.  In 1884, Henry donated land and founded the town of Kathleen.  He named it after his wife, Catherine.  In the early 1900s, Kathleen Elementary School was constructed.  However, in 1947, the school moved into an old brick building which is now Kathleen Middle School.  In 1950, Kathleen Elementary moved to its present location. 

     Did you know Kathleen Elementary was a Strawberry School until 1954?  A Strawberry School let students out for harvesting strawberries during the months of December to March.