The Ole School house

This schoolhouse was constructed in the early 1900's. There were usually not more than 3 or 4 children per grade and the entire class was taught english, spanish, music,geometry,math and a couple of other subjects. High schools in smaller towns only went to the 10th grade. Children wishing to complete high school after grade 10 had to travel 80 miles to Riverton to school. Usually, they would travel down on Sunday afternoon spend the school week with friends or family, then return home on Friday afternoon. Can you imagine winters with the ground covered in snow having to ride a wagon to Riverton to go to school? The sign on the window says "School starts in September" The room was heated by an old pot bellied stove.