White Pigeon Community Schools is a public school district in southwest Michigan. In St. Joseph County, it serves White Pigeon, White Pigeon Township, and parts of the townships of Mottville and Florence. It also serves part of Porter Township in Cass County.
History The first class graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1873. Central Elementary School was built around 1955.
The current Junior/Senior High School opened in January 1967.
Despite many districts changing their Native American mascots, White Pigeon Community Schools stands by its "Chiefs" mascot because White Pigeon was named after Chief Wahbememe, a Potawatomi Chief from the early 1800s whose name translates to White Pigeon. He is buried near the town named after him.
Schools +Schools in White Pigeon Community Schools district School AddressNotes White Pigeon Junior/Senior High School410 Prairie Avenue, White PigeonGrades 6–12. Built 1967. Central Elementary305 E. Hotchin Avenue, White PigeonGrades PreK-5.
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External links White Pigeon Community Schools