 We are one of 43 schools with the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board offering a high quality public education program.
Clark Rutherford Memorial School began as a military base school. It opened in 1957. There was a primary school and a 4-9 school. In the early 90's, word of CFB Cornwallis closing began to be heard. As a result, in 1993 three neighborhood schools closed and the children came to Clark Rutherford Memorial School. The enrollment at that time was 325 students.
When it was built, Clark Rutherford Memorial School got its name and was dedicated to Lieutenant-Commander Clark Rutherford of HMCS OTTAWA who gave his life for his country. LCDR C.A. Rutherford RCN Captain lost his life when his ship was sunk by enemy action during the Battle of the Atlantic on September 14, 1948. |
