I peeked through a window to see what was left inside. Some of what is there will still be moved. Some of it, those things that can find no use either in the new primary school or the other schools, will probably be sold at an auction sometime in the future. If you need old school desks, they will probably go pretty cheap--at least they have in previous school auctions that I have attended.
The playground behind the school looks unkempt with its weeds. It was and remains open to any kids who want to use it.
I always like the map of the US that is on the playground area. I suspect this was painted when the school had upper grades.
The pictures in the brickwork were used in the "Where is this" photo contest that the Rensselaer Republican ran several years ago.
These benches look decrepit, perhaps foretelling the fate of the main building.
Monnett has two wings of classrooms, in between them is an interesting courtyard and interesting wall paintings that contain some simple astronomy lessons.
The east wall shows how the illumination of the moon by the sun creates the phases of the moon.
I have not been able to learn what the future holds for the school, and perhaps no one really knows. Apparently when it ceases to be used for education, the ownership reverts to the city of Rensselaer. Again, if you know what is happening on this topic, please inform us in the comments.
By the way, the new primary school is K-2. It takes K and 1 from old Monnett, and 2 from van Rensselaer School.
Because school is starting late this year, the swimming pool will close late. It will close after regular hours on August 26, but will reopen for Labor Day weekend, September 1, 2, & 3. Then it will shut down for the season.
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I have fond memories of teaching in this school. I taught in the Kindergarten room, a first grade room near Mrs. Baer, and a fifth grade room clear at the end of the other wing. Those were good years in education and teaching.
The new school is also going to have pre-k classes and their new 'kindergarten readiness' program for 4 year olds.
I sang in the Folk Singers elementary singing group, directed by Hal Gray, at the dedication of Monnett Elementary School in the fall of 1958. I was in the 4th grade and my brother, Paul, was in the 3rd grade. My mother, Ruth Yeoman, taught first grade at this school for many years.
Dr. Donald R. Yeoman
Just checked my data. The school was dedicated in the fall of 1957.
Dr. Donald R. Yeoman
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