Photo Gallery

Restored Classroom

Artifacts and pamphlets have been added for visitors at an open house.

Evening Echoes

Often times a teacher would stay late into the evening, using oil lamps for light to work.

Well-Rounded Education

Most teachers also played piano, and music time was a memorable part of a well-rounded education.

Forefathers

Every schoolhouse likely had the same pictures of presidents, paying homage to our country's free public education system.

Original Desks

In the beginning

4, 5 and 6 year olds sat at the small table during their first years in school.

Puzzle

This puzzle was found in the attic by the preservation committee. Only one state was missing, South Carolina, which was restored by Dwight Byerly.

Ring toss game

Students used canning jar rings to toss on a nail and solve math problems. This game was also found in the attic by the preservation committee.

Original Bases

Old disk blades were used for bases.

Outdoor Activities

Students enjoyed softball, baseball, kickball, sledding, and "anty over the coal shed"(schoolhouse) among many other outdoor activities during recess.

Coat Hook

Alberta hangs her coat here

Lunch paILS

Also known as "dinner buckets", these were donated by former students of Prairie Grove School.

Sandbox

Even on winter days, students could play in the sand.

Plumbing

A sink and drinking fountain were added in 1953, as mandated by the state of Iowa. However, students still used the outhouse and an oil burning stove for heating.