History

1970's - Photo: Bhoomi Puja of Metro Junior School, 1975.

The Metro School owes its existence to the untiring and dedicated work of three late and past Rotarians Rtn. Bangaruswamy, Rtn. R.S. Ramasamy, and Rtn. Rajamani. The trio recognized the lack of an exclusive English medium school in Mettupalayam. The year was 1975. The Rotarians of Mettupalayam took the bold initiative, and with the help of voluntary contributions from the philanthropic citizens of this area, started an English medium school. Land for the School was loaned by the benevolent Shri. H. B. Nanjiah, and the School was inaugurated by the Gov. Rtn. P. Jagadeesan.

1980's - Photo: Original School Building in the mid-1980s.

The School flourished over time, with the members of the Rotary Club contributing with their time, resources and effort. In 1984, the generosity of past Rotarian Shri. R. S. Ramasamy saw the School being shifted in 1984 to its current location on Coimbatore Road with a small block of buildings constructed on the land given by Rtn. R.S. Ramasamy. In 1985, the first batch of students wrote their Matriculation Examination from the School.

1990's - Photo: School upgraded as a Higher Secondary School.

In 1994, the School was upgraded as a Higher Secondary School, and in 1996, the first batch of students passed out with 100% results. During this period, the School went through a massive expansion drive, funded by the magnanimity of the citizens of Mettupalayam, and several philanthropists. This included a grand musical nite, organized in February 1997.

2000 - 2002 - Photo: Arch at the School entrance.

The year 2000 saw the School enter its Silver Jubilee Year, and had a spiritual beginning to the new millenium. In the presence of His Holiness Late Satchidananda Swamigal from the United States, the Silver Jubilee Block with 18 classrooms named Shri Devaiya Gowder Block was inaugurated by Arutselvar Dr. N. Mahalingam, Chairman, Sri Sakthi Group of Companies.

In 2002, the landmark arch at the front entrance to the School was constructed and inaugurated.

2003 - 2004- Photo: Ground-breaking ceremony for new auditorium.

Once again, there was a need to expand the School. A massive fund raising program was organized between 2002 and 2004, including a grand musical concert by film music director Deva in February 2004.

In 2004, ground-breaking ceremony for the new Rotary Centenary Block was performed. The new building, including the 500 seater auditorium was inaugurated in 2006.

2005's - Photo: Vocational Training Centre.

The Vocational Training Centre, a unique skill development initiative, is launched.

The Center has become a success in its own right, imparting career-launching skills in several areas free of cost to underprivileged citizens.

Courses include electrical wiring, motor coil winding for gentlemen, and tailoring, embroidery, beautician courses for ladies.

2006 - 2009 - Photo: Rotary Centenary Block.

The Rotary Centenary Block, consisting of a 500-seater auditorium, and 20 classrooms, was inaugurated in 2006.

A projector, screen and laptop for the auditorium were donated by the Inner Wheel Club of Mettupalayam.

Bus shelters for the school bus fleet was constructed in 2007.

History 2016-2017 Batmiton Indoor play area.

Batmiton Indoor play area

History 2017-2018 Metro school stage.

2017-2018 Metro school stage

Present - Photo: Present School Building.

Today, the School has a strength of 2,010 students, 65 classrooms and 130 staff members. The economic value added by the School to the community over the last few decades has been immense.

This School stands as a monument to the magnanimity of the citizens of Mettupalayam and its surroundings, the efforts of the members of the Rotary Club of Mettupalayam, the dedication of the staff, and the good intentions of well-known philanthropists. Click here read more and also contribute to the growth of the School.

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