Old Myrtle Springs School, approximately a century old and the beloved community center of Myrtle Springs, needs help.  The historic wood-frame building needs a new roof and foundation work in order to serve the area for the next 100 years.

Many Van Zandt County residents remember when small schools, like the one in Myrtle Springs, were the pride of each community.  Consolidation, starting in the mid-20th century, closed the doors of most of these places of education.  Myrtle Springs School closed in the 1970s. 

But unlike many buildings of its kind, Myrtle Springs avoided the wrecking ball.  A dedicated local populace and alumni association gave the property a second life.  The school reopened in the 1980s as a renovated community center and public park.  It houses a small museum, is a community meeting-place, and provides area children with plenty of space to run and terrific playground equipment.  Its large kitchen and lovely auditorium have been a venue for weddings, reunions, plays, and dinner gatherings.

Despite the care of the local alumni association, the passage of time has taken its toll on the old building.  Revenue has fallen short for making critical repairs, causing the school to fall further into disrepair.  A new roof is particularly needed to prevent the structure from deteriorating beyond saving.

Donations are being sought to save this old historical building so it can continue to provide a meeting place far into the future.  Donations can be made directly to: Myrtle Springs Alumni Association, c/o Brandy Veihl, 163 Granada Sq., Canton, TX 75103.

In addition, the school has a GoFundMe site: https://www.gofundme.com/save-the-myrtle-springs-texas-school-building

and a PayPal account at:
https://www.paypal.me/myrtlespringsschool

Check out the school’s Facebook site at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1510264319294156/

Anyone wishing to provide in-kind help is invited to the March 23 “Spring Spruce Up” where the community and other friends will do cleaning, yard work and some repairs to the Myrtle Springs School grounds and building.  Food will be provided.  To sign up for this event, call or text the Myrtle Springs Alumni Association’s president, Tresea Stringer at 972-365-4673 and let her know about your skills and willingness to help.