The first official meeting to start forming a school district was held on March 1, 1907, at Thomas McGuires's home. On March 19, 1907, a meeting was held for the election of officers. Chairman was Anthony Anstett, secretary was Thomas McGuire; James Devine and William Knaus were also present. A poll was taken of the voters for or against the formation of a school district. Four votes for, none against was the result of the vote. On May 14, 1907, the first proposed site for the a school was the SE corner of Sec. 3, Township 35, Range 21, West of the 2nd Meridian. On September 21, 1907 a poll was taken to gain permission to raise $1,200 by debentures for formation of the school. On January 3, 1908, the Department informed the Committe that the vote taken on September 21, 1907, was not performed in a legal matter. Another vote taken and posted legally. The four rate-payers present voted for formation of Sinnett School District #1809, with the first official school house to be erected on the chosen land location, to be finished for the commencement of classes in September. The first social held in this school was the wedding dance of Tom Gormican and Mary Anstett on August 4, 1908. While the legal process of forming a school district and erecting a school house was taking place, students were first taught by Miss Sicily Devine in a tent. Pioneers have written that the first unofficial school was called the McGuire school with Mrs. McGuire teaching in her home. After the legal process was finished, and the said school district was formed, it was registered as Sinnett School District #1908. The official name was changed to Manresa on August 30, 1916. The school registers where destroyed by fire in 1934.
