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district school † Hist. 
a publicly supported elementary school.
See also: public school
- 1808 On Wednesday . . . the examination of the scholars in the District Grammar school, was held. . . .
- 1825 The Trustees for such District Schools [shall] be appointed and chosen by the people.
- 1905 The public schools were at one time called "common" and "district" schools.
- 1955 Tonight at 8 o'clock the United Church Service Men's Club will entertain patients at the West Coast Sanatorium with their delightful play, The District School at Blueberry Corners.
- 1808 On Wednesday . . . the examination of the scholars in the District Grammar school, was held. . . .