Betz Elementary School

25 February 1955 conceptual drawing of proposed school.

4 November 1955

Final plans for the 12 classroom block with brick veneer school building were displayed at the school board meeting at Jimmie's Cafe. 24 November is the tentative date for calls for bids. The building will be sited next to Fisher Field. The design calls for a gym/multipurpose room with and adjacent kitchen which can be accessed separately from the rest of the building for community use.

1957-03-31 - Dedication ceremonies. Guest speaker for the event will be Dr. Don S. Patterson of Eastern Washington college and board member, Mrs. Earl (Ernestine McMillan) Hilton, who will outline the history of the Cheney schools and will include the role of the man for whom the school is named, Edward F. Betz. There will be a musical program under the direction of F.W. Reamer.