History
Early in the year, 1915, there were several families living in the northern part of Munich District or what is now called Dixieland. These families were anxious for their children to have an education without having to ride to Chowchilla on the train, as they had done in the past year. Mr. M.M. Dyer, Mr. Gus Briner and Mr. Cleland were appointed by County Superintendent Cunningham to arrange for organization. A section of Munich was organized and named the Dairyland District. This name was given to the district by the U.S. Land Co. who owned many sections here.

School opened in September 1915, in a house owned by Mr. Hummel, now called the DeSpain house. In a few months school was held on the school ground in a renovated warehouse made of galvanized iron. Later 2 ½ acres were given by the land company for the school grounds.

The first teacher was Miss Pfau, a sister of Mrs. Buffington. School opened with nineteen pupils.

The same board that had been appointed were elected at the first school election, which was held in a tent.

A bond election was held and $2,500 was raised to build the school house. Mr. Lane was the architect and carpenter. A two room building was decided upon by the board. When school opened in September 1916, they were housed in the new building.

Miss Mayme Brothers was the new teacher but as the attendance increased to 45 pupils, it was necessary to hire another teacher.

Mr. O. A. Robertson, the founder of the colony, was a friend to the new district. When funds were not available to pay the new teacher's salary, he advanced three-fourths of the necessary amount and the Ladies Improvement Club paid the other fourth.

The school board, with wisdom and foresight, decided to purchase the land around the school for play grounds and a park. Here, again, Mr. Robertson came to their aid and sold them the 7 ½ acres needed at a reasonable price of $750. The purchase of this land and its subsequent development has made Dairyland on of the finest schools and grounds in the San Joaquin Valley. Mr. Dyer and Mr. Briner were on the school board during these trying years of organization.

By 1920, the attendance had increased so that another building was required. This building, consisting of two rooms, was completed under the direction of Mr. Briner, Mr. Blacowand and Mr. Wills who were on the board.

Our beautiful park of sycamore and eucalyptus trees were planted when Mr. Phillips, Mr. Howard and Mr. Campbell were the Board of Directors. This park has been used for years as a picnic ground by many organizations. Tables, benches and a platform were provided by the ladies club. A stove for barbecuing was also built. This has been wantonly d there are four well equipped school rooms with modern desks and primary chairs and tables. The lavatory space has also been increased.

Dairyland has a spacious lawn for children to play on, beautiful trees under which lunch is eaten, three ball diamonds, a rock-a-bye, teeters, swings, bars, and rings. Good gloves, mitts, and balls and bats are provided as well as jump ropes and playground balls.

The present ataff of teachers consist of Mr. Gertrude Jorgenson, Principal, Miss Dorothy Colwell, Miss Anna Johnson, and Mrs. Grace Trabue. The average daily attendance for 1937-1938 is 106.

We deeply regret that Miss Colwell will not be here next year. She has accepted a position in the Chowchilla School system. Miss Johnson has also decided to leave. She intends to be married in the future and expects to make has home at Redlands, California.