Southern High School (Illinois)

Stronghurst, Illinois residents began an educational system for their children in the late 19th century. In either the early 20th century or late 19th century it is assumed Stronghurst High School was established. The high school served the town for about seven decades. It was in the late 1960s/early 1970s that consolidation talks with nearby Media Wever High School, and possibly others in the area, took place. This consolidation effort resulted in the creation of the Southern School District in 1971.[14]

The high school for the newly consolidated district was located in Stronghurst. The Southern School lasted for about 34 years when, in 2005, a new school district was again formed with nearby Biggsville Union High School. This was named the West Central School District. The high school for this district is located in Biggsville. The former Stronghurst High School building is now used as the West Central Junior High building.