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2025
January
This year marks the 100th anniversary of neighboring Atlanta High School - we hear from Simon Butler of Architexas about its history; a timely quotation from Edith Sitwell; Atlanta bricks available for collectors; and how to donate to Atlanta Grade School Friends
https://mailchi.mp/atlantagradeschoolfriends/january-2025-newsletter
February
In this issue, we take time to thank donors of charitable contributions to Atlanta Grade School Friends. We also share a romantic song by the legendary Ella Fitzgerald, complete with link to listen, and the lyrics
https://mailchi.mp/atlantagradeschoolfriends/february-2025-newsletter
March
March features a rare early account of the history of Atlanta by the late Katherine Allday Stubbs; other historical notes about Atlanta-Miller Grade School; and a restoration project update
https://mailchi.mp/atlantagradeschoolfriends/march-2025-newsletter
April
The April issue shares the history of the Easter Bunny and 1930s Easter traditions, references our own Atlanta-Miller Grade School mascot, shares a project update, and more
https://mailchi.mp/atlantagradeschoolfriends/april-2025-newsletter
May
The May issue includes important restoration updates – changes are underwayand information about how the arts are so important to local economies like that of Atlanta, Texas
https://mailchi.mp/atlantagradeschoolfriends/may-2025-newsletter
June
This issue shares information from a meeting we had with Texas 2036. In 2036, Texas will celebrate its 200th anniversary and Atlanta-Miller Grade School will celebrate its 100th anniversary! How can we support the goals of making Texas the best it can be by 2036?
https://mailchi.mp/atlantagradeschoolfriends/june-2025-newsletter
July
In July, we share an interesting chat with hometown hero Cazzie Kirk which you can listen to on YouTube. We also provide a recap of the Creative Spaces Summit hosted by Preservation Texas and MINDPOP in Fort Worth, where we learned many helpful things
https://mailchi.mp/atlantagradeschoolfriends/july-2025-newsletter
August
This issue is one of our most important. We discuss how historic Atlanta-Miller Grade School was saved starting in 2001 by Jane Cook Barnhill, those who assisted her, and we also share a video progress report about the restoration https://mailchi.mp/atlantagradeschoolfriends/august-2025-newsletter
September
We are honored to have the partnership and endorsement of Cass County Judge Travis Ransom! Check out this issue for his thoughts about restoring AtlantaMiller Grade School and transitioning it into a modern community center!
https://mailchi.mp/atlantagradeschoolfriends/september-2025-newsletter
October
This issue features a write-up by Kendell Hale, a 1st grade alumnus of AtlantaMiller Grade School, the last 1st grade class taught in the now historic school! We also share information about Halloween during the Great Depression, give thanks to our donors during 2025 and more!
https://mailchi.mp/atlantagradeschoolfriends/october-2025-newsletter
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Atlanta Grade School Friends
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 851, Atlanta, Texas 75551
Physical address: 106 ½ West Miller Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551 atlantagradeschoolfriends@gmail.com
The mission of Atlanta Grade School Friends is to restore the historic WPA-era Atlanta-Miller Grade School in Atlanta, Texas. From 1936 to 1974 the school provided a safe and welcoming environment for Atlanta's children and their dedicated teachers. In addition to renovation of the building and the continued maintenance thereof, Atlanta Grade School Friends oversees the development and management of educational programs and related activities for all ages that enhance the building's usefulness. Once restored, we hope to convert the school to a community center, hosting a variety of educational programs for people of all walks of life.
Did you know? Maroon was the official Miller Grade School color, and the rabbit was its mascot.
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