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Explanation of the history of the debts of ISD 199, the growth of the district through annexation of smaller school districts, and building plans approved in 1956, 1959, and 1960.

A 1961 newspaper article by Don Heinzman of theSt. Paul Dispatch detailing Simley High School's 1960-61 school year. Details include the building's completion after students had already begun classes and the greater number of opportunities enjoyed by…

A Christmas card sent by Irwin T. Simley in approximately 1966 featuring an artist's rendering of the proposed $1.375 million addition to the west side of the original Simley High School site. That project was dedicated in 1968, shortly after…

Information surrounding the new high school in Inver Grove Heights will be given to the public.

While there are new public schools for primary students in ISD 199, secondary students will have to look to SSP for schooling.

The schoolhouse for Common School District #9, built in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration. Closed in the late 1950s, according to local historian Lois Glewwe, when the district merged with Rosemount, the building remains standing at Rich…

A picture of former South Saint Paul superintendent I.T. Simley at the groundbreaking ceremonies for the high school that would bear his name, serving the residents of what would in 1965 become Inver Grove Heights.

Evelyn Rodriguez reviews I.T. Simley's book published in 1937.

I.T. Simley served as South St. Paul's superintendent before he went to Inver Grove Hts.

I.T. Simley passed away after many years of educational service to both South Saint Paul and Inver Grove Heights.