Bryan Schools

The first school on record in Bryan was the Overby School taught by Henry Peterson for a short term in 1900.  It was called the Red Willow district at that time.  In 1901 the Bryan School District was organized and Edith Anderson taught a four months term in school No. 1, (Overby).  The salary was $35.00 a month.

The first school in the NW corner of the Township (school No. 2) was in the fall of 1903 for a six months term.  There were 21 pupils enrolled.  Orris E. Wood was the teacher.  He taught for three consecutive terms.  In 1904-1905 there were 39 pupils enrolled.  Clara Feiring was County Superintendent at that time.  Prior to 1903 some of the children from Bryan attended school in Rosendal Township.

The new schoolhouse was built on the SW corner of Section 5, but was moved to Mose in either 1906 or 1907.  Mathilda L. Johnson is believed to have been the first teacher there.  A new and larger schoolhouse was built about 1909.  Mrs. Ed Rorvig taught the first term there.  Miss Regina Klubben taught the 1910-1911 term.

In 1961 the Bryan School District joined with Binford School District.  The No. 2 schoolhouse is now used as a Township hall.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976  Page 244