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

Today, the school still stands proud — but time has taken its toll. We want to restore and preserve this historic building before it’s too late, making it a living place that honors Arnegard’s rich heritage.The Arnegard School isn’t just a structure — it’s a living archive of the town’s history, resilience, and pride.
It has seen generations of students, community dances, basketball victories, and countless memories.

We want to restore it with your help and support to ensure that symbol of the city does not get lost!

Some important pieces of works have already been done, for an amount of about 2M$ :

– all windows renovated with genuine wood triple pane glass to keep the original footprint of the school

– Rebuilt chimney that has collapsed

– Fixed numerous leaks in roof and renovated wooden shingles (has to be renewed regularly)

– Total insulation of all interior including the attic and the basement and build fallen down walls whilst preserving the original aspect of the school

– Preserved the memorabilia of the school  for the community including the original bell along with uniforms, trophies and books.

Work yet to be completed:
– 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

If you want to help us, please click here to contact us and to share with us what you could do for the school.