Groundbreaking Ceremony for Dreher High School To Be Held March 3

Richland School District One will hold groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Dreher High School Thursday, March 3 at 11 a.m. at the school site, 701 Adger Rd.

In November 2002, Richland One voters approved a $381 million bond issue to upgrade the district's middle schools and high schools. As part of the bond issue, Dreher will be rebuilt at the present site with a new prototypical high school facility to support today’s educational needs, improve safety and security, and provide students with a high-quality learning environment.

Having once belonged to General Wade Hampton, the property on which Dreher now stands was purchased from Burwell Manning, and on Dec. 21, 1937, the school board awarded the contract for the construction of the school. In 1938 the new high school was named for Mr. Ernest S. Dreher, who served as superintendent of schools from 1895-1918. The size of the building expanded during 1952-54 with the addition of a new wing, auditorium, library, shops and cafeteria additions. The science facility was completed in 1969-70, and the physical education building was added in 1971.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony.