In the spring of 1971 the voters of Unified School Distsrict #436 gave an overwhelming "yes" to a newly proposed high school.

Elegant in appearance yet practical in scope, the builidng represented Caney's progress in education. The classrooms, decorated in mostly blue and green colors, provided well-lighted, attractive surroundings for the educational process and a better layout of rooms to ease the flow of traffic between classes.

A first-class kitchen with every convenience for the modern chef was provided and its accompanying cafeteria doubled as a study hall during class periods. Also, the gymnasium was painted in school colors and outfitted with new foldback bleachers for games and assemblies. Locker rooms for the athletic department and ball teams were laid out behind the gym. A separate Vo-Ag building was placed just east of the  main bulding with walkway. Yes, a library, auditorium, band room and much more were included.

Unified School District #436 is one of the best, supporting that little sign placed over the front door of the first (1871) Little White School House in Caney which read:

"KNOWLEDGE IS POWER"