An article from
The Decatur Daily
describing the building of the new Elementary School in Flint
January 12, 1964 by Winford Turner
The Decatur Daily
describing the building of the new Elementary School in Flint
January 12, 1964 by Winford Turner
NEW FLINT CITY SCHOOL -- This photo shows the new elementary school being erected at Flint City. The new modern building, which will cost an estimated $97,727.75, is expected to be ready for use in about a month. (Daily Photo)
Flint City Students Expect
to Occupy School in Month
to Occupy School in Month
by Winford Turner County Editor
FLINT CITY -- If all goes well, students at Flint City Elementary School will be in a new building in about a month.
The town had to sacrifice for the school, but most residents are well pleased.
Up until the opening of the 1963 school term, Flint City operated a junior high school, but the Morgan County Board of Education did away with the junior high school and announced plans for a new modern $97,727.75 elementary school.
With the announcing of the plans, it was also revealed that the old school building, which is believed to be at least 39 years old and cost an estimated $39,000 when built, would be torn down.
Work is continuing n the new school and Supt. J.C. Pettey says he hopes the students can move in about a month.
Soon after building has been completed, a program to honor the school will be held on a Friday night, and then the students will begin class work on the following Monday.
Pettey says the school is modern in every respect, and will have a lunchroom and auditorium.
One thing that Pettey is proud to speak about is the heating system designed for the school. The superintendent says the system is the first to be used. Pettey said that each room is individually heated by gas.
The school, which is headed by Principal S.D. Whitten, who has held that position for the past 25 years or more, has an enrollment of about 180 students for grades 1-6.
The new building is being erected on a 15-acre plot of land on the old Slaten estate.
Mayor T.V. Day, chairman of the school's board of trustees, called the new school "One of the biggest steps forward for the community." He added that the "Morgan County Board of Education must receive much praise for giving us this fine building." Other trustees are Charles Knowlton and Bob Schultz.
The community is being blessed with a newly lighted baseball field to be placed on the 15-acre plot of land.
This field, which will be used for Flint's Little League and Pony League baseball teams, is expected to be ready for use this spring.
The exact cost of the lighted baseball field could not be determined Saturday, however, it was learned that the county and community are jointly financing it. The community had to put up $1,000.
It is rumored and hoped by many here that in the near future the Board of Education will see fit to erect another junior high school, however, Pettey says there are no plans for this now.
The town had to sacrifice for the school, but most residents are well pleased.
Up until the opening of the 1963 school term, Flint City operated a junior high school, but the Morgan County Board of Education did away with the junior high school and announced plans for a new modern $97,727.75 elementary school.
With the announcing of the plans, it was also revealed that the old school building, which is believed to be at least 39 years old and cost an estimated $39,000 when built, would be torn down.
Work is continuing n the new school and Supt. J.C. Pettey says he hopes the students can move in about a month.
Soon after building has been completed, a program to honor the school will be held on a Friday night, and then the students will begin class work on the following Monday.
Pettey says the school is modern in every respect, and will have a lunchroom and auditorium.
One thing that Pettey is proud to speak about is the heating system designed for the school. The superintendent says the system is the first to be used. Pettey said that each room is individually heated by gas.
The school, which is headed by Principal S.D. Whitten, who has held that position for the past 25 years or more, has an enrollment of about 180 students for grades 1-6.
The new building is being erected on a 15-acre plot of land on the old Slaten estate.
Mayor T.V. Day, chairman of the school's board of trustees, called the new school "One of the biggest steps forward for the community." He added that the "Morgan County Board of Education must receive much praise for giving us this fine building." Other trustees are Charles Knowlton and Bob Schultz.
The community is being blessed with a newly lighted baseball field to be placed on the 15-acre plot of land.
This field, which will be used for Flint's Little League and Pony League baseball teams, is expected to be ready for use this spring.
The exact cost of the lighted baseball field could not be determined Saturday, however, it was learned that the county and community are jointly financing it. The community had to put up $1,000.
It is rumored and hoped by many here that in the near future the Board of Education will see fit to erect another junior high school, however, Pettey says there are no plans for this now.
The School as it appears today: