The first year of secondary schooling at Malta was a ninth grade conducted in the year 1921-22. The school board at that time consisted of Nap Smith, Orson Sanders and Matthias Udy. Miss Effie Chadwick was the only teacher. She was a brilliant person, dedicated and capable. Seventeen students were enrolled, i.e., Della Richins, Thera Elison, Golden Harper, Rawlins Harper, Horace Harper, Seth Shaw, Byron Shaw, Vera Hall, Ella Tweed, Louise, Johns, Stella Johns, Elmer Johns, Vivian Udy, Ross Richins, Pearl Taylor, Hilda Nye, and Stella Neddo. Each student paid a monthly assessment to pay Miss Chadwick’s salary. Classes were held in the old red school house and the rock rock building. Miss Chadwick lived in the home of George and Mabel Richins.