{"id":2,"date":"2025-10-25T13:38:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T13:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arnegard-school.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-11-15T07:42:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T07:42:48","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arnegard-school.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving Arnegard School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Built in 1914<\/strong>, the Arnegard School<\/strong> stands as one of the earliest and most iconic landmarks in Arnegard, North Dakota<\/strong> \u2014 a small town founded in 1906 and named after homesteader Evan Arnegard<\/strong>. For decades, this building was the heart of the community \u2014 a place where generations learned, competed, and came together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the school still stands proud \u2014 but time has taken its toll. We want to restore and preserve<\/strong> this historic building before it\u2019s too late, making it a living place that honors Arnegard\u2019s rich heritage.The Arnegard School isn\u2019t just a structure \u2014 it\u2019s a living archive of the town\u2019s history, resilience, and pride.
It has seen generations of students, community dances, basketball victories, and countless memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We want to restore it with your help and support to ensure that symbol of the city does not get lost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some important pieces of works have already been done<\/strong>, for an amount of about 2M$ :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– all windows renovated with genuine wood triple pane glass to keep the original footprint of the school <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Rebuilt chimney that has collapsed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Fixed numerous leaks in roof and renovated wooden shingles (has to be renewed regularly)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Total insulation of all interior including the attic and the basement and build fallen down walls whilst preserving the original aspect of the school <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Preserved the memorabilia of the school  for the community including the original bell along with uniforms, trophies and books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Work yet to be completed:<\/strong>
– Repair and clean up from the recent vandalism inside the school, gymnasium and theatre (see pictures)
– Secure the school grounds including installation of lights and cameras to prevent any further trespassing
– Roof repairs of new leaks
– Repair and restoration of hardwood floorboards to original look
– Paint to be restored Window damages to be restored
– Gymnasium roof to be replaced 
– Internal doors\/ entry and windows to be fixed (vandalism)
– Accessibility for future use including wheelchair access ( Elevators)
– All power to be adapted to current regulation
– Heating Plumbing throughout the building including access<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you want to help us, please click here<\/a><\/mark> to contact us and to share with us what you could do for the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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