Our Mission
To preserve the spirit of a historic building through community building.
Our Vision
A place for our community to connect, grow, and preserve its history
Every year, thousands of people walk through our doors for church, preschool, AA meetings, senior fitness and countless other public and private events. The schoolhouse is where our community convenes to vote, share information, and celebrate birthdays, graduations and weddings. Our annual, free, multi-generational community gatherings offer even more opportunities for local residents to connect with old friends and meet new neighbors. As our small town evolves, the little red schoolhouse continues on, reminding us of our past while supporting our future.
About Us
History
The Old Wilson Schoolhouse was built in 1930. Originally a two-room schoolhouse, several additions were completed over the years to accommodate the growing needs of an expanding community. Following the school’s decommission in 1999, community members organized to save the historic building from demolition. Proponents for preserving the schoolhouse elected to demolish the additions and return the structure closer to the original two room design. Working under a $600,000 grant from the Wyoming Business Council, community members completed the renovations and established a non–profit organization to operate the facility as a community center. In February 2003, Teton County (owner) entered into a long-term lease agreement with the Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center to preserve the building and oversee all operations. The Teton County Historic Preservation Board has recognized the Old Wilson Schoolhouse as a prominent historic structure and is active in maintaining the historical integrity of the facility.
Currently, the Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center is the home of Wilson Community Fellowship, Wilson AA meetings, the Pumpkin Patch Preschool (a privately owned business), and twice-weekly senior fitness classes in partnership with the Senior Center of Jackson Hole. With over 1800 square feet of meeting space, a dedicated kitchen and beautiful, historic wood floors, the community center also serves as an affordable venue for private gatherings and public events. As Teton County evolves, the little red schoolhouse continues to be the hub where our community comes together. Throughout the year, thousands of local residents and visitors alike convene at the schoolhouse to celebrate birthdays and weddings, vote in elections, attend public meetings, and gather with friends at community events, including free celebrations hosted by our non-profit.
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Board of Directors
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Amanda Moyer
Executive Director
(307) 699-6016
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Nick Houfek
President
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Scott Hardeman
Vice President
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Claire Fuller
Secretary
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Dwayne Meadows
Treasurer
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Margaret Brigham
Director
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Alyson Klaczkiewicz
Director
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Sheila Petrunich
Director
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Rentals
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Programs
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Events
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