MOUNT AYR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INDEX

Mount Ayr's second brick High School - pictured above - was built in 1895. Because this schoolhouse did not have a gymnasium, basketball games were played at the Opera House in Mount Ayr. The Class of 1912 was the last class to graduate from this school building. The building was condemned and torn down to make way for a larger and more modern school.

Mount Ayr High School, 1914 A new modern, fire-proof building of two stories with a full basement was built in 1914. It measured 157 x 51 feet with an annex measuring 33x72 feet. Included was a gymnasium, and auditorium, electric lights, drinking fountains, a master clock system, and waterworks. A complete high school course was in place: English, Scientific, normal training [for future teachers], and special instruction for cooking, sewing, music, drawing, woodworking, and commercial.

The south section, at far left, was built in 1914 [torn down in 1978 and replaced with a new structure].

An addition to the Mount Ayr High School was made in 1936 to provide a auditorium and gymnasium for the 500+ pupils. The old portion of the school was remodeled at the same time.

An addition to the Mount Ayr High School was made in 1936 to provide a auditorium and gymnasium for the 500+ pupils. The old portion of the school was remodeled at the same time.

Photograph courtesy of Mount Ayr Record-News
Mount Ayr Community High School Addition, June of 2010 2016 Auditorium Renovation